RapidBands and RapidEdges

In 2015, Omega Optical launched the RapidBand and RapidEdge program. This innovative approach to filter manufacturing allows customers to specify bandpass edges using an air-spaced filter design. The individual Longpass and Shortpass edges are fit together in a 25 mm ring assembly. 

RapidBand and RapidEdge nomenclature

RapidBands are named as follows- RPB(longpass)-(shortpass). For example a bandpass created from a 530nm LP and a 600 nm SP would be named RPB530-600.

RapidEdges are named as follows- RPE(wavelength)LP or RPE(wavelength)SP. For example, a 550LP would be called RPE550LP.

RapidBand and RapidEdge Specifications

Physical- 25 mm anodized ring, 3.5 mm thick, 20.9 mm clear aperture

%T > 80% average

Edge wavelength- listed below +/- 2 nm

Blocking wavelengths- UV – 1100 nm

Blocking depth- OD 4 minimum, > OD 5 average