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Aspherical lenses

ALPS | Aspherical lenses

    ALPS is a long-established manufacturer of aspherical molded glass lenses for optical communications.
    ALPS provides aspherical molded glass lenses for various applications with many off-the-shelf or customized lenses based on extensive experience and cutting edge technology.

Advantages:

  • Easy to install via YAG or resistance welding
  • High coupling efficiency due to minimum aberration
  • A variety of products which satisfy multiple mounting methods and module dimensions
  • Lenses and stainless steel mount unified without use of glue

Lineup:

  • (1) Aspherical molded glass lens with metal holder
  • (2) Micro aspherical glass lens for V-groove
  • (3) Square aspherical glass lens
Standard Type Convex Type CAN Type Micro Type Square Type
Standard type
Tombstone
Type
CAN type
Micro type
Square type

(1) Aspherical molded glass lens with metal holder

Aspherical Molded Glass Lens with Metal Holder Variations:

Aspherical Lens with Holder Variations

 

(2) Micro aspherical glass lens for V-groove

Micro Aspherical Lens for V-groove

 

Features:

  • 1mm diameter micro aspherical glass lenses
  • Unlike spherical lenses, there is minimum wave aberration. Offering high coupling efficiency and high, reliability, this is the best choice for optical communications.
  • Mountable to small packages for high-speed laser modules

 

(3) Square aspherical glass lens

Square Aspherical Lens for Flat Substrate

Features:

  • 1 x 1 mm square and micro aspherical glass lenses
  • Flat platform installation available
  • Small tolerance from edge to center (±3μm) allows for easy fiber adjustment