P12610 Broadband Notch Filter
Mid-range green-yellow suppression with excellent edge control and balanced optical properties.
- Notch centre: 541.0 nm
- Notch width (FWHM): 163.3 nm
- Notch depth: OD ≥ 3.0 (T < 0.099%)
- Passband transmittance: ≥ 85.1% T (outside notch region)
- Edge steepness: ~24 nm (90 → 10 % per edge)
- Passband recovery: Within 17 nm of notch edges
- AOI: 0° (normal incidence); custom angles available
- Construction: Ion-assisted hard-oxide; 5 – 450 mm shapes, 0.21 – 3.8 mm thick
- Custom options: Centre tuning, notch width adjustment, multi-notch designs, rapid prototypes
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P12610 Hybrid delivers Notch centre 541.0 nm, Notch width (FWHM) 163.3 nm, and Notch depth OD ≥ 3.0 (T < 0.099%).
The hard-oxide coating is built for repeated handling, heat, and cleaning.
Best suited for:
General optical filtering, scientific instrumentation, light measurement systems, and applications with moderate spectral isolation demands.
Description
The P12610 delivers balanced spectral performance with a 163 nm notch spanning 471-601 nm and outstanding 95.8 % peak transmission. Operating at 0.1 % depth at 521 nm, this filter achieves 91.5 % blue transmission and 92.4 % red-NIR transmission. Its optimized design combines deep notch rejection with minimal passband loss, making it an excellent general-purpose choice for diverse fluorescence and laser-based applications.
Key Advantages
- Highest Peak Transmission - 95.8 % efficiency across both passbands maximizes signal in photon-limited detection scenarios
- Ultra-Low Notch Depth - 0.1 % transmission at 521 nm provides excellent suppression of green fluorescence and stray laser light
- Hard-Oxide Multilayer Durability - Ion-assisted deposition creates robust coatings resistant to thermal cycling and environmental exposure
- Flexible Substrate and Format Options - Round, square, and custom free-form shapes available on Borofloat, soda-lime, Schott D263 T, and Corning Eagle XG
- Balanced Notch Design - 163 nm width optimizes ratio between rejection depth and usable passband bandwidth
Typical Applications
- Fluorescence Microscopy - Separates cyan and far-red fluorophores in advanced live-cell and fixed-tissue imaging
- Confocal Scanning Microscopy - Provides clean optical separation in multi-laser (405/532/633 nm) scanning systems
- Raman Spectroscopy - Blocks 532 nm Rayleigh scatter while transmitting Raman signal across separated spectral regions
- Laser-Induced Fluorescence - Enables portable and field-deployable LIF instruments with minimal optical complexity
- Hyperspectral Imaging - Creates clean spectral bins for advanced spectral unmixing algorithms
Prototyping in 2-3 weeks; full production capability supports high-volume OEM integration and research applications.
FAQ
P12610 FAQ
What is P12610 and what is it used for?
P12610 is a 459/623 nm Notch Filter. The P12610 delivers balanced spectral performance with a 163 nm notch spanning 471-601 nm and outstanding 95.8 % peak transmission. Operating at 0.1 % depth at 521 nm, this filter achieves 91.5 % blue transmission and 92.4 % red-NIR transmission. Common uses include Fluorescence Microscopy, Confocal Scanning Microscopy, Raman Spectroscopy, and Laser-Induced Fluorescence.
What are the key optical specs of P12610?
Key published specs for P12610 include Notch centre: 541.0 nm; Notch width (FWHM): 163.3 nm; Notch depth: OD ≥ 3.0 (T < 0.099%); Passband transmittance: ≥ 85.1% T (outside notch region); Edge steepness: ~24 nm (90 → 10 % per edge).
What applications is P12610 best suited for?
P12610 is commonly used for Fluorescence Microscopy, Confocal Scanning Microscopy, Raman Spectroscopy, and Laser-Induced Fluorescence. Fluorescence Microscopy - Separates cyan and far-red fluorophores in advanced live-cell and fixed-tissue imaging.
Can P12610 be customized for size, substrate, or coating requirements?
KUPO lists the construction for P12610 as Ion-assisted hard-oxide; 5 – 450 mm shapes, 0.21 – 3.8 mm thick. Published custom options include Centre tuning, notch width adjustment, multi-notch designs, rapid prototypes. Flexible Substrate and Format Options - Round, square, and custom free-form shapes available on Borofloat, soda-lime, Schott D263 T, and Corning Eagle XG.
What should I know about angle of incidence and durability for P12610?
The published angle of incidence for P12610 is 0° (normal incidence); custom angles available. The hard-oxide coating is built for repeated handling, heat, and cleaning.
