At Avantier, we produce custom light pipe homogenizing rod solutions in both square and hexagonal configurations. While a square configuration is standard, a hexagonal configuration has the potential to provide 35% less light loss than a comparable square configuration. We can provide shorter pipes for homogenizing the output of high NA (numerical aperture) sources, or longer light pipes for use with low numerical aperture sources. We also offer tapered light pipe homogenizing rods.

Applications

• Aircraft instrumentation, biomedical devices, illumination equipment, and communication systems, all places where a very non-uniform source needs to become an even output.
• Why designers choose them: They are easy to install and flexible, and they perform uniformly and reliably, which makes them a good fit for many optical systems.

Square configuration is the standard, while a hexagonal configuration has the potential to provide 35% less light loss than a comparable square pipe. Avantier provides shorter pipes for homogenizing the output of high-NA sources and longer pipes for use with low-NA sources. Tapered light pipes are well suited to applications based on LED sources, and N-BK7 light pipes are a good choice for OEM illumination. UV fused silica light pipes are ideal for use with UV light. They are also a go-to option for homogenizing many types of nonuniform light, such as light combined from several sources with different spectral characteristics.

Custom Light Pipe Homogenizing Rods

Avantier specializes in custom optics, including precision-engineered rod optics, built to the exact specifications of your application. Rather than designing your system around components that are only almost right, you can specify the square or hexagonal light pipes, and any supporting optics, that best suit your design.

With six decades of optical design experience, our team supports your project from concept to delivery:

Design documentation: We provide precisely drawn plans of the optics you require.
Materials and coatings: We help you select the ideal substrate and the most effective coatings for your application.
In-house manufacturing: Almost any custom part can be produced in-house on state-of-the-art equipment.
Integration: We can supply custom mounts for simple integration into your optical system.