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N-BK7 Ball Lenses

TECHSPEC® N-BK7 Ball Lenses

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  • Can be Used as Fiber Coupling Spheres or Collimating Lenses
  • Ideal Pre-Forms for Aspheric Lenses
  • Available in a Variety of Sizes
  • TECHSPEC® N-BK7 Half-Ball Lenses Also Available

Common Specifications

Coating:
Uncoated
Sphericity (μm):
0.625

Products

Dia. (mm)  Substrate   Type   Coating   Compare  Stock Number  Price Buy
0.30 N-BK7 Ball Lens Uncoated
0.50 N-BK7 Ball Lens Uncoated
1.00 N-BK7 Ball Lens
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Uncoated
1.50 N-BK7 Ball Lens
Compatible Mounts
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Uncoated
2.00 N-BK7 Ball Lens
Compatible Mounts
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Uncoated
2.50 N-BK7 Ball Lens
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Uncoated
3.00 N-BK7 Ball Lens
Compatible Mounts
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Uncoated
4.00 N-BK7 Ball Lens
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Uncoated
5.00 N-BK7 Ball Lens
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Uncoated
6.00 N-BK7 Ball Lens
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Uncoated
8.00 N-BK7 Ball Lens
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Uncoated
10.00 N-BK7 Ball Lens Uncoated
2.00 N-SF8 Ball Lens
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Uncoated

Product Details

TECHSPEC® N-BK7 Ball Lenses are glass spheres commonly used in fiber optic applications. Ball lenses are excellent optical components for improving signal coupling between fibers, emitters, and detectors. They are also used in endoscopy, bar code scanning, ball pre-forms for aspheric lenses, and sensor applications. TECHSPEC® N-BK7 Ball Lenses are uncoated and are optimal for wavelengths 350-2200nm. If applications require a more compact design, TECHSPEC® N-BK7 Half-Ball Lenses are also available.  

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