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38.1mm Dia. x 250mm FL, Uncoated, ISP Optics Calcium Fluoride (CaF2) PCX Lens | CF-PX-38-250

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Diameter (mm):
38.10 +0.00/-0.13
Effective Focal Length EFL (mm):
250.00 @ 5μm
Coating:
Uncoated
Substrate: Many glass manufacturers offer the same material characteristics under different trade names. Learn More
Surface Quality:
60-40
Irregularity (P-V) @ 632.8nm:
λ
Focal Length Tolerance (%):
±2
Centering (arcmin):
<3
Center Thickness CT (mm):
3.80 ±0.20
Edge Thickness ET (mm):
3.80
Radius R1 (mm):
100.00
Clear Aperture CA (mm):
34.29
f/#:
6.56
Numerical Aperture NA:
0.08
Type:
Plano-Convex Lens
Bevel:
Protective bevel as needed
Wavelength Range (nm):
300 - 8000
Model Number:
CF-PX-38-250

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RoHS 2015:
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Product Family Description

  • Greater than 90% Transmission from 0.35-7μm
  • Low Index of Refraction
  • Ideal for Integration into Infrared Systems

ISP Optics Calcium Fluoride Plano-Convex (PCX) Lenses provide greater than 90% transmission from 350nm to 7μm and feature a low refractive index, allowing them to be used without an Anti-Reflection (AR) coating. Calcium Fluoride features a high laser damage threshold and low stress birefringence, making them highly suitable for integration into infrared systems. Additionally, calcium fluoride features low solubility and offers superior hardness to comparable fluoride-based substrates, making these PCX lenses capable of withstanding harsh environments and exposure to the elements. ISP Optics Calcium Fluoride Plano-Convex (PCX) Lenses are ideal for demanding applications that require superior performance from the visible through the mid-wave infrared (MWIR) spectra.

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