UV - IR

Optical Filter Shop is your source for precision optical coating. We provide a range of solutions for sensing and imaging products, from standard filter samples to scalable wafer-level original equipment manufacturer (OEM) production. We have decades of experience engineering thin films to meet our customers’ throughput, performance and cost requirements.

How Our UV-IR Filters Can Help

UV-IR filters block ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) light, resulting in sharper images and protecting your cameras from damaging radiation.

IR light is invisible to the human eye, but it becomes a concern when using a camera. A camera’s silicon sensor is very sensitive to IR light, resulting in blurry images. By blocking UV and IR light with one of our UV-IR filters, you’ll get the high-quality images you need for your application.

Features and Benefits of Our UV-IR Filters

Our UV-IR filters protect polymer optics, microdisplay panels and optical components from harmful UV light. They also reduce the heat load on these components by blocking IR radiation.

What’s more, our UV-IR filters provide excellent visible light transmission, resulting in high brightness. These filters are also made with proprietary sputtered deposition technology that provides exceptional stability at high operating temperatures and varying humidity levels.

Other benefits of our UV-IR filters include:

• Narrow cut-on/-off edge tolerances
• No color shift, preserving color integrity
• Aperture sizes ranging from 390 to 776 nanometers (nm)

Applications for UV-IR Filters

Our UV-IR optical filters are ideal for numerous applications, including:

• Projection displays
• High-intensity lamps
• Lighting reflectors
• OEM optical systems
• Light engines and broadband illumination

UV-IR Integrated Solutions

To optimize filter performance, consider matching your UV-IR filter with another type of optical filter. Some complementary filter types include:

• Color correction filters: Use a color correction filter with your UV-IR filter to match the correlated color temperature of one lamp to another.
• Cold mirrors: Use a cold mirror with your UV-IR filter to reflect visible light into the illumination path while transmitting IR heat and light outside of your device.

Custom Solutions for UV-IR Filters

Optical Filter Shop specializes in filter customization. We engineer UV-IR filter solutions for your unique device, matching your specific wavelength, angle and package requirements. With our custom solutions, you’ll get targeted UV- and IR-blocking for optimal image quality.

We also deliver your optics in the exact substrate, size and shape you need for your application. Whatever your requirements may be, we’ll work with you to find the right filter solution.

Purchase UV-IR Optical Filters From Optical Filter Shop

At Optical Filter Shop, we make it easy to get the optical filter products you need. Browse our UV-IR filter inventory to find quick-turn prototyping options. You can select the filter’s size and shape for on-demand customization and place the order online at your convenience. If your filter is in stock, we can turn it in as little as one day.

For additional filter customizations or large volume orders, get in touch with our sales team. We’ll be happy to discuss your needs and share our quantity discounts to get you the best pricing.