Our products are well characterized during development; once in production we continue to monitor the quality of the product with regular in-line testing. This allows us to control our processes as well as ensure the quality of products we deliver.
We characterize our products across all specification ranges including environment, immersion, and surface adhesion. We measure the performance using equipment specifically designed in conjunction with local universities and our own application experts. Characterization testing is performed in the new product development cycle.
When a product transitions into production, product and processes are both monitored for consistency with regular in line testing. Test results are monitored by our process engineers using standard statistical process control methods for determining sample size and test frequency.
We want you to be confident in our products for your specific needs that's why we offer specialized testing. Contact us about the testing needs for your project's order.
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Dynamic Temp. & Humidity Cycle
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Transmission and Reflection
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Life Time Characterization
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Surface Coating Adhesion
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Environmental
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High Temperature Storage
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Carbon Arc
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Immersion Test 1
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Immersion Test 2
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Visual Criteria
Parts are cycled in an environment chamber from 60°C to -40°C at 85% relative humidity for 4 hours per cycle. After 50 cycles, the parts are held at 21°C, and 0% relative humidity for 98 hours.
All optics products
Parts are measured for transmission and reflection of both S and P polarization states.
All optics products
Parts are exposed to various temperatures in an environmental chamber in order to calculate acceleration factors and project lifetime under typical use conditions.
All optics products
Parts are tested for adhesion using a specific adhesive film which is adhered to the surface and then removed at a constant rate.
All optics products except SIR8-12
Parts are exposed to 60°C at 90% relative humidity for 1,000 hours. Parts are inspected for visual anomalies and tested for transmission and reflection performance.
All optics products
Parts are baked at 200°C for 5,000 hours. Parts are inspected for visual anomalies and tested for transmission and reflection performance.
All optics products
Parts are exposed to ultraviolet light spectrum for 1,000 hours. Parts are inspected for visual anomolies and tested for transmission and reflection performance.
All optics products
Parts are submerged in 18MΩ water at 55°C for 4 hours. Products are inspected visually for light leaks in the blocking mode.
All optics products
Parts are submerged in 18MΩ water at 90°C for 17 hours. Products are inspected visually for light leaks in the blocking mode.
All optics products
Visual inspection to ensure parts meet established visual criteria. For example, pinholes, specs, particles.
All optics products
