Allicdata Part #: | VCCFLX_441_CTP_04-ND |
Manufacturer Part#: |
FLX_441_CTP_04 |
Price: | $ 1.03 |
Product Category: | Optoelectronics |
Manufacturer: | Visual Communications Company - VCC |
Short Description: | LITEPIPE FLEX CLEAR TRANSP 4" |
More Detail: | Light Pipe Single Clear Flexible 4" (101.6mm) - Fi... |
DataSheet: | FLX_441_CTP_04 Datasheet/PDF |
Quantity: | 1000 |
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: | Lead free / RoHS Compliant |
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL): | 1 (Unlimited) |
1000 +: | $ 0.92988 |
Series: | FLX441 |
Part Status: | Active |
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: | -- |
Color: | Clear |
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL): | -- |
Configuration: | Single |
Type: | Flexible 4" (101.6mm) - Fiber Optic |
Mounting Type: | Board/Panel Mount, Press Fit |
Lens Style: | Round with Domed Top |
Lens Size: | -- |
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This article is about FLX_441_CTP_04 application field and working principle as it relates to optical light pipes.
Light pipes are transmissive optical elements used for transporting light from one place to another. More specifically, a light pipe is an optical component that uses total internal reflection (TIR) to guide light through it. It is typically used to transport light from a source to an exit location, and the efficiency is determined by the quality of the optical surface. This is why the choice of materials and surface qualities are so important in light pipe specifications and performance.
The FLX_441_CTP_04 is a light pipe, and its application field is mainly used in infrared radiators, automotive lighting, medical lighting, and general lighting applications. The FLX_441_CTP_04 utilizes Total Internal Reflection (TIR) to capture more light than conventional light pipes, and its application field can even be used in portable medical illumination, automotive lighting, and more. This is because the light pipe efficiently navigates light to the application field in an incredibly efficient manner.
It is well known that the human eye has limitations on its ability to distinguish colors, so the FLX_441_CTP_04 is also used in order to help improve the visuals in certain applications. Its use helps to minimize the loss of color due to light diffraction, and it is even used as an aid for color tuning in LED lighting applications. Additionally, FLX_441_CTP_04 can be used to increase light output in a variety of applications such as laser displays.
The working principle of the FLX_441_CTP_04 also depends on Total Internal Reflection. The principle involved here is that light which hits the boundary of two materials, or is reflected off an object that is within the boundaries of the lightpipe will not travel in any other direction but towards the optical surface of the light pipe material. This is because the angle of the boundary is such that the external index of refraction is larger than the internal index of refraction, which results in the TIR effect.
As soon as the light enters the light pipe, it will travel in a straight line until it is bounced off another boundary or reaches the exit point. This means that, in order to create the most efficient transfer of light, the internal surfaces of the light pipe must be highly reflective. This is ensured with a high quality FLX_441_CTP_04 surface treatment, and it helps to ensure that the required levels of light throughput can be achieved.
To summarise, the FLX_441_CTP_04 is an excellent choice of light pipe due to its ability to transport light more efficiently through its application field. The FLX_441_CTP_04 utilizes Total Internal Reflection to ensure that light does not escape the pipe, and that the efficiency of the light pipe is improved when used. Its use is highly recommended in infrared radiators, automotive lighting, medical lighting, and general lighting applications, as well as any application that requires color tuning or increased light output. Furthermore, due to the quality of its surface treatment, its internal surfaces are highly reflective, which helps to ensure that light is efficiently transferred from the light source to its destination, making it an excellent choice for any application that requires efficient light transport.
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