Infrared Optical Interference Filters
Short Wave Pass Filters
Short wave pass filters are
distinguished by a sharp transition from a zone of
transmission to a zone of rejection. The rejection
region typically extends to the far infrared but can be
limited for filters with edge positions below 2um.
When ordering it is necessary to
specify the 5% or 50% cut off edge position (the 5%
point is measured as an absolute value but the 50% point
is measured as 50% of peak transmittance).
Typical Performance

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Typical Characteristics
| Available wavelength range (edge
position) |
~1 to 20 um |
| Edge tolerance |
To customers requirements, from +/-1% but
standard tolerance +/-4%
|
| Average transmittance |
Typically >75% (depending on wavelength) |
| Cut on slope |
Typically < 5% |
| Blocking (attenuation) |
Typically <0.1% to 0.3 micron. |
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