LCTF Liquid Crystal Tunable Filter
The LCTF liquid crystal tunable filter uses electronically controlled liquid crystal components to transmit specific wavelengths of light while blocking others. It is based on the dual refraction effect of liquid crystal molecules and the optical principle of birefringence. The filter is designed and manufactured with high precision liquid crystal material to achieve high spectral resolution and fast response time. It is widely used in scientific research, spectral imaging, and other fields.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Spectral Method LCTF-V10 | Based on liquid crystal birefringence |
| Spectral Method LCTF-N20 | Based on liquid crystal birefringence |
| Spectral Method LCTF-S10 | Based on liquid crystal birefringence |
| Spectral Range LCTF-V10 | 420-750nm |
| Spectral Range LCTF-N20 | 450-950nm |
| Spectral Range LCTF-S10 | 920-1700nm |
| Scanning Accuracy LCTF-V10 | 1nm |
| Scanning Accuracy LCTF-N20 | 1nm |
| Scanning Accuracy LCTF-S10 | 1nm |
| FWHM LCTF-V10 | 10nm@550nm |
| FWHM LCTF-N20 | 10nm@550nm |
| FWHM LCTF-S10 | 15nm@1200nm |
| Central Wavelength Deviation LCTF-V10 | ≤±2nm |
| Central Wavelength Deviation LCTF-N20 | ≤±1nm |
| Central Wavelength Deviation LCTF-S10 | ≤±2nm |
| Maximum Objective Transmission LCTF-V10 | ≥36% |
| Maximum Objective Transmission LCTF-N20 | ≥32% |
| Maximum Objective Transmission LCTF-S10 | ≥32% |
| Out-of-Band Suppression LCTF-V10 | ≥OD2.5 |
| Out-of-Band Suppression LCTF-N20 | ≥OD3 |
| Out-of-Band Suppression LCTF-S10 | ≥OD2.5 |
| Response Time LCTF-V10 | 10-200ms |
| Response Time LCTF-N20 | 10-200ms |
| Response Time LCTF-S10 | 10-200ms |
| Field of View LCTF-V10 | ±5° |
| Field of View LCTF-N20 | ±5° |
| Field of View LCTF-S10 | ±5° |
| Lens/Pixel Interface LCTF-V10 | Compatible with standard interfaces |
| Lens/Pixel Interface LCTF-N20 | Compatible with standard interfaces |
| Lens/Pixel Interface LCTF-S10 | Compatible with standard interfaces |
| Control Interface LCTF-V10 | USB 2.0 Type B |
| Control Interface LCTF-N20 | USB 2.0 Type B |
| Control Interface LCTF-S10 | USB 2.0 Type B |
| Independent Power Supply Temperature Control Module LCTF-V10 | Not included |
| Independent Power Supply Temperature Control Module LCTF-N20 | Not included |
| Independent Power Supply Temperature Control Module LCTF-S10 | Not included |
| Optimal Operating Temperature LCTF-V10 | 25°C-35°C |
| Optimal Operating Temperature LCTF-N20 | 25°C-35°C |
| Optimal Operating Temperature LCTF-S10 | 25°C-35°C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) LCTF-V10 | 98.5mm×63mm×30mm |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) LCTF-N20 | 124.5mm×84mm×36.5mm |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) LCTF-S10 | 98.5mm×67mm×40mm |
| Weight LCTF-V10 | 290g |
| Weight LCTF-N20 | 350g |
| Weight LCTF-S10 | 360g |
| Power Consumption LCTF-V10 | <2W |
| Power Consumption LCTF-N20 | <2W |
| Power Consumption LCTF-S10 | <2W |
| External Power Supply LCTF-V10 | Via USB interface |
| External Power Supply LCTF-N20 | Via USB interface |
| External Power Supply LCTF-S10 | Via USB interface |
| Control Software | Set LCTF control software, SDK development (compatible with C/C++) |
| Computer Requirements | Intel Core 2.2GHz or above, 4GB RAM or above, USB2.0 interface |
| Operating System Requirements | Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 |
| Software Functions | Adjustable scanning wavelength range |
| Software Functions | scanning accuracy |
| Software Functions | stable operation |
| Software Functions | customizable modes |
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