5151071

Series:	515
Part Status:	Obsolete
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Color:	Clear
Configuration:	2 Wide
Type:	Rigid
Mounting Type:	Board Mount, Press Fit
Lens Style:	Round with Flat Top
Lens Size:	3mm

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Light pipes are a unique optics component used for transporting light from one point to another. They are also known as light guides, light tunnels, or light channels depending on their function and shape. The purpose of light pipes is to allow light projections from one end of the pipe to the other while keeping the projected image uniform. This is done by utilizing total internal reflection, which helps maintain the extent of the projected light.Light pipes are made of a transparent material with a reflective interior coating, usually polycarbonate or acrylic. This material is designed to reflect light inward to the pipe and emit it at the other end. The number of bends that can be incorporated depend on the type of pipe being used and its intended purpose.Light pipes can be used for a variety of different applications. In automotive lighting, light pipes are used to move the series of high intensities LEDs throughout a car’s lighting systems, including the headlights and taillights. In medical equipment, light pipes are used to move ultrasound images from the probe to a display. Light pipes are also used in the aerospace industry to direct light within the aircraft’s cockpit where dense wiring and heat are present.In order to create the best light pipes, engineers must consider the pathway of the light within the pipe, the optical properties of the pipe, and the number of bends the light should make. These design considerations vary on the application for which the pipe will be used and the light source emitting to the pipe.Light pipes use total internal reflection, which requires the light entering the pipe to have a high refractive index compared with the material surrounding it. This results in the light bouncing off the interior walls of the pipe and traveling around bends until it reaches its destination.Total internal reflection is the phenomenon exhibited in light pipes in order for them to be effective. The light travels around the curved wall of the pipe, slowing down as it goes. As the light travels down the pipe, some of it is absorbed by the walls and some escapes through the endcaps. This allows for the light beams to travel around tight corners, regardless of the number of bends or sharp turns the pipe has.Light pipes are extremely versatile and can be used in a variety of applications from automotive to aerospace to medical. Additionally, the design of the pipes and the number of bends it contains can be adjusted in order to customize the pipe for specific applications. Light pipes are an essential component for moving light from one point to another and are a reliable solution in areas that are otherwise difficult to illuminate.

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