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11 Filters and Lenses
MATRIX VISION offers several filters for the mvBlueFOX3camera. The hot mirror filter (p. 72) is part of the
standard delivery condition.
11.1 Hot mirror filter
The hot mirror filter has great transmission in the visible spectrum and blocks out a significant portion of the IR
energy.
Technical data
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness 1.0 mm
Material Borofloat
Characteristics T = 50% @ 650 +/- 10 nm
T > 92% 390-620 nm
R
avg
> 95% 700-1150 nm
AOI = 0 degrees
Surface quality Polished on both sides P4
Surface irregularity 5/3x0.06 on both sides
Figure 1: IR-CUT wavelengths and transmission diagram
11.2 Cold mirror filter
The high-quality daylight cut filter has optically polished surfaces. The polished surface allows the use of the filter
directly in the path of rays in image processing applications. The filter is protected against scratches during the
transport by a protection film that has to be removed before the installing the filter.
Technical data
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness 1.0 mm
Material Solaris S 306
Characteristics T
avg
> 80% > 780 nm
AOI = 0 degrees
Protective foil on both sides
Without antireflexion
Without bezel
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