Types of Lenses
CYLINDER LENSES
Cylinder lenses have one fl at and one cylindrical surface. They can have either positive or negative focal lengths.
They are typically used to focus incoming light to a line, or to change the aspect ratio of an image.
In order to make our lenses easier to integrate into OEM assemblies, Edmund Optics® has
improved a variety of our standard tolerances. These changes were specifi cally designed to
facilitate “drop in” assemblies, eliminating the need for complicated assembly procedures
including active alignment. The precision specifi cation changes were made through process
improvements at our world class spherical manufacturing facilities in Japan, Singapore, and
the USA, where EO produces millions of lenses annually. The improved specifi cations implemented
include:
Diameter Tolerance: All of our TECHSPEC® spherical lenses, regardless of size, are now
held to a diameter tolerance of +0.000/-0.025mm. Maintaining the diameter to within 25μm
ensures the lenses will seat and align accurately within a well-designed barrel assembly.
Centration: All of our TECHSPEC® singlet lenses with a focal length >10mm now feature
a centration of <1 arcminute. This precision alignment of the optical axis ensures the lenses
can be used in demanding imaging applications.
Surface Quality: All of our TECHSPEC® spherical lenses, regardless of size, are now held
to a scratch-dig value of 40-20. This precision cosmetic specifi cation ensures the lenses can
be used in demanding laser-based applications.
Edge Blackening
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SELECTION GUIDE
Size Range Focal Length Range Wavelength Range Coating Options Page
Cylindrical Micro Lens Arrays 10 x 10mm 1.6 to 10.9mm 0.2 - 2.2μm Uncoated 58
Aspheric Cylinder Lenses 12.5 - 25mm 10 to 25mm 0.4 - 1.6μm Uncoated or MgF2 62
Illumination PCV Cylinder Lenses 6.25 - 25 x 50mm -6.25 to -150mm 0.4 - 1.6μm Uncoated or 4 AR Options 62
Illumination PCX Cylinder Lenses 6 - 25 x 50mm 6 to 150mm 0.4 - 1.6μm Uncoated or 4 AR Options 63
Imaging PCV and PCX
Cylinder Lenses 12.7 - 25.4 x 25.4mm -100 to 150mm 0.2 - 2.2μm Uncoated or 3 AR Options 64
Laser PCV and PCX Cylinder Lenses 12.7 x 12.7 - 25.4 x 25.4mm -75 to 150mm 0.2 - 2.2μm Uncoated or 7 AR Options 64
Rod Lenses 1 - 10mm N/A 0.2 - 2.2μm Uncoated 65
Cylindrical Fresnel Lenses 6.35 - 304.8mm 6.35 to 152.4mm 0.4 - 1.1μm Uncoated 72
BALL AND SPECIALTY LENSES
Ball lenses are polished spheres of glass with a short, positive focal length. They are commonly used in fi ber coupling,
endoscopy, bar code scanning, and as pre-forms for molded aspherical lenses. Other specialty lenses have
specifi c applications mentioned in the notes.
Notes Page
Ball Lenses Available in 4 substrate options 56
Gradient Index (GRIN) Lenses Small, fl at, easy to integrate in fi ber applications 57
Micro Lens Arrays Homogenize light sources 58
Fast and Slow Axis Collimators Collimate the output from a Laser Diode Bar Array 58
Axicons Focus laser light into a ring 59
Laser Line Generating Powell Lenses Create non-Gaussian line from laser source 59
Polarization Directed Flat Lenses Lightweight, fl at lenses 65
Rod Lenses Small, focuses light into a line 65
Tunable Lens Systems Electrically adjustable focal length 65-67
Fresnel Lenses Grooved, fl at lenses. Large and lightweight 72
Optics Designed for OEM Integration
How to Specify Edge Blackened Optics
Any of our lenses with a diameter of 5mm or greater can be specifi ed with blackened edges.
To specify the blackening, simply append a -INK to the BBAR coated stock number. For
example, to order a 10mm diameter, 15mm focal length, VIS 0° coated achromatic lens with
blackened edges, the stock number would be #63-705-INK.
Spherical Manufacturing Capabilities
Specifi cations Commercial Precision
Diameter Range: 4 - 200mm 4 - 200mm
Diameter Tolerance: +0/-0.1mm +0/-0.025mm
Center Thickness Tolerance: ±0.10mm ±0.05mm
Surface Sag: ±0.05mm ±0.025mm
Clear Aperture: 80% 90%
Radius: ±0.3% ±0.1%
Power (P-V): 3λ 1.5λ
Irregularity (P-V): 1.0λ λ/4
Centering (Beam Deviation): 3 arcmin 1 arcmin
Surface Quality (Scratch Dig): 80-50 40-20
Bevel (Face width @ 45˚): <1.0mm <0.5mm
#63-705 - INK
BBAR Edge
Coated Lens Blackening Before (Standard) After (Modifi ed)
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