Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal Controller

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$1,950.00

Key Features

  • Broadband performance
  • Extremely fast switching speeds
  • Silent, vibration‐free
  • Low‐voltage operation
  • OEM sizes and shapes
  • No mechanical motion

FLC devices offer a significant performance advantage in optical shutter and rotator applications demanding the fastest optical response times available. Since these devices are solid state – undesirable mechanical motion, associated noise, and vibration problems are eliminated. Key features of our FLC devices include 100 microsecond switching speed, high contrast linearly polarized output, and operation over the widest wavelength range available.

Typical applications of the FLC Achromatic Rotator include single camera 3D video capture, broadband phase modulators, beam steering, and polarimetry. Achromatic rotators are not limited to visible spectrum; we can design and build them in the near infrared as well.

Common Specifications

Dimensions: 5.3 in. W x 5.3 in. L x 2.0 in. H 13.5 cm W x 13.5 cm L x 5.1 cm H
Number of LC Channels: Two, running identical programs 180˚ out of phase
Output Waveform: Bipolar ± 15V peak voltage, ± 10V holding voltage
Amplitude Resolution: 16‐bit; 1 mV voltage resolution
Internal Drive: 1 to 10,000 Hz, 50 % duty cycle, frequency controlled by front‐panel 10‐turn knob

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Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal Controller

ROTATOR SPECIFICATIONS

Retarder Material

Ferroelectric liquid crystal

Substrate Material

Fused silica

Wavelength Range

405 – 850 nm

custom ranges up to 2 microns

Transmitted Wavefront Distortion

 λ/2 (P-V @ 633)

λ/8 (RMS @ 633)

Surface Quality

60 – 40 scratch-dig

Beam Deviation

≤ 5 arc min

Outside Diameter (mounted)

2.00  ± 0.005 in.
please inquire about custom sizes

Clear Aperture

0.70 in. (17.8 mm)

Response Time
(10 – 90 % & 90 – 10 %)

≤ 100 µs at room temp wavelength dependent

Operating Temperature

20 ˚C to 30 ˚C

Storage Temperature

0 ˚C to 60 ˚C

Driver Requirements

± 5 to 30 Volts, 50 % duty cycle

CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions

5.3 in. W x 5.3 in. L x 2.0 in. H
(13.5 cm W x 13.5 cm L x 5.1 cm H)

Number of LC Channels

Two, running identical programs 180 degrees out of phase

Output Waveform

Bipolar ± 15 V peak voltage, ± 10 V holding voltage

Amplitude Resolution

 16-bit; 1 mV voltage resolution

Internal Drive

1 to 10,000 Hz, 50 % duty cycle, frequency controlled by front-panel 10-turn knob

Ordering Information – Contact Us or Buy Online

ORDERING INFORMATION

Product Description

Diameter
in. (mm)

Clear Aperture
in. (mm)

Thickness
in. (mm)

Part Number

Rotator

2.00
(50.8 mm)

0.70
(17.78 mm)

1.38
(19.05 mm)

FPA – 200 – λ

Shutter

1.00
(25.4 mm)

0.37 (9.4 mm)

1.42 (36.07 mm)

FCS – 100 – λ

2.00
(50.8 mm)

0.70
(17.78 mm)

1.13
(28.7 mm)

FCS – 200 – λ

Controller

N/A

N/A

N/A

FC – 010

Please specify a wavelength when placing your order.

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Liquid Crystal Device Operating Principles

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Liquid Crystal Selection Guide

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