PixelTec

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PixelTec™ patterned coatings combine patented microlithography with state-of-the-art coating technology to deliver precision patterned coatings. The exclusive PixelTec patterning process, pioneered by Ocean Thin Films, can be applied to a variety of custom coatings to provide patterned optics on a single substrate scalable to mass production. PixelTec patterned coatings are increasingly used to enhance performance in a multitude of medical, defense, and industrial applications - leading to more compact, robust, and cost-effective devices.

• Micron scale patterning
• Sub-pixel alignment accuracy
• Intricate features, shapes, sizes
• Engineered coatings to custom spectral performance
• Ultraviolet (UV), Visable, Near Infrared (NIR), Short Wave Infrared (SWIR)
• Multi-filter arrays on monolithic substrates
• Scalable to mass production
• Precision patterned coatings including:
Dichroic / Dielectric
Bandpass, Short Wave Pass, Long Wave Pass
Metalic & solderable coatings
Transparent Conductive (ITO, IMITO)
Anti-Reflective (BBAR, AR)
Custom coatings

Applications
• Multispectral Imagers & FPAs • Remote Sensing • Noninvasive Medical Imaging • Enhanced Surveillance • Custom Patterned Pixels •
• Reticles & Optical Targets • Variable / Gradient Filters • Color Mixing Wheels & Flags • Patterned Beamsplitters & Gratings •
• Neutral Density Filters & Wheels • Patterned Apertures and Busbars • Encoder Disks • Alignment & Resolution Patterns •
• Optical Slits & Pinholes • Angle Measuring Devices • EMI / RFI Shielding •

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SPECTRAL IMAGING

Ocean Thin Films produces a variety of custom multispectral sensing & imaging devices ranging from optical components to complete multispectral cameras and sensors. Our patented coating technologies and class 1000 clean room manufacturing facilities allow us to help our customers achieve the most innovative solutions. The applications for cost effective multispectral sensing & imaging systems continue to grow as engineers and scientists learn of these possibilities.

Multispectral imaging involves capturing images of a scene or object over multiple discrete wavelength bands and extracting spectral content from that data. By leveraging known spectral absorption or emission features to identify materials, the technique can be used in a wide range of fields from mapping mineral types in geological formations to identifying cancer cells.

The SpectroCam Multispectral Imaging (MSI) system offers a sophisticated, flexible platform for development and deployment of various MSI applications. Designed to reduce development times and simplify the design cycle, SpectroCam features a high speed, continuously rotating filter wheel containing 8 interchangeable optical filters; combined with the scientific grade CCD array, this design creates a fully portable, fully configurable, high speed MSI camera. With minimal pixel shift and high frame rates, this dynamic system is a powerful product development tool.

Additionally, specialized imagers and sensors can be created using the PixelTec process to pattern multiple filters directly onto imaging sensors and optical detectors; this allows compact multispectral systems that can be custom designed for specific wavelengths and packaging footprints. Call us to see how our engineers can support your development efforts.

Patented Precision Patterning of Multiple Dichroic Coatings, Balzers, EIS Optics, Oerlikon Optics, Unaxis