Silicon Optical Windows
Silicon Optical Windows
Silicon windows are ideal for IR applications, offering good transmittance from 1.2 to 7.0 µm. Silicon has a low 2.329 g/cm3 density, which is half the density of germanium and zinc selenide, making it a superb choice for weight-sensitive applications.
- Designed for 1.2 to 7 µm NIR and MWIR applications
- Ideal for weight-sensitive applications
- More robust and less brittle than germanium or zinc selenide windows See All Features
| Compare | Description | Drawings, CAD & Specs | Avail. | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 10SI20 Silicon Optical WindowsSilicon Window, 25.4 mm Diameter, 2.0 mm Thick, Uncoated |
Features
Ideal for Weight-Sensitive Applications
With a low 2.329 g/cm3 density, silicon windows are an ideal choice for weight-sensitive applications. Additionally, silicon is less brittle and more thermally stable than germanium and zinc selenide.
No Birefringence
Birefringence can degrade IR imaging performance, so selecting a material that is not birefringent is important. Since silicon features a cubic crystalline structure, it will not exhibit birefringence.
