What are the specifications of Silicon (Si) 3-5 DLC IR Lens?

Description: An extremely durable anti-reflectance coating for Silicon optics, providing good transmittance in the 3-5µm spectral band.

Application: Thermal imaging systems & FLIR systems operating in very harsh environments.

Spectral Performance: The following spectral transmittance is based on coating one side of a 1mm thick Silicon substrate with Si 3–5 DLC & the other with a high efficient A/R Si 3-5.

Spectral Performance: @ 3-5µm
Transmission: 93% average
Reflection: 4% average on DLC-coated surface

Environmental Performance: The coating passes the following environmental tests specified in MIL-F-48616 & MIL-C-48497:

Adhesion: Cellophane tape removal test.
Humidity: 95% to 100% relative humidity @ 120°F (49°C) for a duration of 24 hours.
Abrasion: Wiper Blade (no significant degradation when subject to the windscreen wiper test of TS-1888, 5000 revolutions, 40g load).
Temperature: -80°F to +160°F (26°C to 71°C) for 2 hours at each temperature.

The coating performance specified herein is typical of this particular coating and does not preclude adherence to other specifications on a case by case basis.

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