Optical filters and Etalons for Datacom Applications
Data center evolution is driving demand for ever-higher data transmission rates, necessitating innovation in data center optical interconnect component design. By Robert Bruce and Peter Hook, Iridian Spectral Technologies Demand for data center storage and data...
Iridian Filters Chosen for Dragonfly Telescope
Ottawa, Canada, June 7, 2021 Iridian Spectral Technologies congratulates the team at the Dunlap Institute at the University of Toronto on securing nearly $2 million in support from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for the development and expansion of their...Handheld Raman vs “Fingerprint” Applications and the Different Optical Filters that Enable Them
Raman spectroscopy is a powerful and increasingly ubiquitous analytical tool capable of identifying molecular constituents of samples under test and, when combined with microscopy, exploring specific cellular structures and functions. Non-invasive, non-contact, requiring no sample preparation or chemical tagging – it is no wonder that Raman has established a presence as an invaluable analytical technique both in labs and in the field.
Solving PCR Filter Challenges For High-Performance qPCR Instruments
qPCR instrument users need high sensitivity and pristine signal clarity to achieve numerous delicate tasks. The right combination of optical filters significantly improves this functionality.
The Application of WDM Channel Skip Filters
Channel skip filters are components added to wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) add/drop modules — in both coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM) and dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) applications — to facilitate band splitting and to manage multiple ITU channels.
These filters feature narrow transitions from pass band to blocking band, minimizing lost channels while maintaining high spectral efficiency (i.e., limiting insertion loss) since the express channels undergo only one reflection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions What are optical thin film filters? If you see a rainbow pattern on a soap bubble or on a film of oil you are seeing a simple optical thin film in action. Wavelength dependent constructive and destructive interference occurs when light...
Iridian Announces New Optical Filters Designed for PCR Testing
Ottawa, Canada, Dec.14, 2020 In an effort to support the rapidly growing use of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in rapid diagnosis of diseases such as COVID-19, Iridian Spectral Technologies has introduced a line of ultra performance optical filters specifically...
Iridian Welcomes India’s FII to Its Distributor Network
Ottawa, Canada, Nov.30, 2020 Iridian Spectral Technologies, Ltd. (Iridian) is pleased to announce that it’s long standing Indian distributor for aerospace filters, Futuristic International Inc (FII), is now available to address any and all Indian optical filter...
Germany’s IMM Photonics Join Iridian’s Distributor Network
OTTAWA, Ontario, October 20, 2020 – Iridian is pleased to announce that IMM Photonics GmbH, Unterschleißheim, Germany has joined us as a distributor of our optical filter solutions. IMM-Photonics has a long and successful history supporting its customers with...
Iridian Supplying Key Components for New COVID-19 Testing Kit
Iridian Spectral Technologies would like to congratulate Spartan Bioscience on obtaining Health Canada approval this week for use of the Spartan Cube for COVID-19 testing. We are proud that Iridian’s optical filters are a key component in this instrument.
Letter from Iridian President Regarding COVID-19
Iridian Spectral Technologies is maintaining normal operations during this COVID-19 pandemic period. We continue our dedication to delivering your filters on time with the highest quality.
Our manufacturing capacity and lead times are unaffected; we have adequate supplies of raw materials onsite and have not been notified of any interruption in material supply from our key suppliers.