B8507 Multi-region spectral filter

Multi-region spectral filter (B8507)

B8507 is a multi-region spectral filter. The reference spectrum shows multiple high-transmission regions at approximately 380-492 nm; 713-721 nm. Light from these bands passes through the same optic. Check every band against your light source and detector. To measure the bands separately, use alternating light sources or separate detection paths.

Optical performance

• Measured wavelength range: 380-780 nm. Performance outside this measured interval is not established by this curve.
• Selected regions at or above 80% transmission: 380-492 nm; 713-721 nm. Approximate measured intervals.
• Selected regions at or below 5% transmission: 516-686 nm. Measured sample intervals; confirm the required blocking for your order.
• Peak transmission: Approximately 93.8% at 470 nm. Peak wavelength is not the same as a defined centre wavelength.
• Measured edge at 50% transmission: Approximately 498.6 nm. Interpolated absolute-transmission crossing, checked against the factory summary.
• Customization: We can customize stock and sample-book designs. Tell us the wavelength response, size and operating conditions you need.

These values come from the measured samples and help you choose a starting design. We will agree the final specification for your order. Custom versions have their own specifications and measured curves.

Applications to consider

• 488 nm illuminated inspection: Consider a source around 488 nm. Match the full source bandwidth to the curve, and check ambient-light rejection over the detector response.
• Optical sensing channels: Evaluate the transmitted region for a source-and-detector pair. Secondary transmitted light may require additional blocking or a detector with a limited response.
• Fluorescence instrument development: Consider the profile for an excitation or collection channel after matching both spectra. Confirm rejection of the excitation line and other transmitted bands in the complete optical layout.

Choosing this filter

• Additional regions reach at least 50% transmission at approximately 708-730 nm. Include these in the detector and blocking assessment.
• Check the full wavelength range of your light source, the wavelengths your detector responds to, and how much unwanted light you need to block. Use the full curve when choosing a filter; the product code and peak do not tell the whole story.
• Tell us the angle at which light reaches the filter and whether the beam is parallel or converging. For demanding rejection or high-power use, confirm the required blocking and power-handling specifications.

Custom options

Start with this stock or sample-book design, then tell us what you need to change. We can discuss the wavelength bands, transmission, blocking, angle, glass material, size and operating conditions with you, and agree a specification for your custom filter.