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Optimizing Optical Filter Subassemblies

Designing high-performance optical systems requires more than just quality components—it’s about making smart design choices. Our latest whitepaper, Optimizing Optical Filter Components for Subassemblies, provides actionable insights to help you improve system performance while keeping costs under control.


Here’s a sneak peek of the optical filter characteristics we recommend optimizing as part of your filter assembly:

But that’s just the beginning. The whitepaper also discusses the system-level considerations, including filter placement, imaging vs. non-imaging systems, environmental considerations and more—all critical factors for achieving efficient and reliable filter subassemblies.

Download the Whitepaper Now

🗓️ Upcoming Photonics Trade Shows

Photonics West

January 25th - January 30th, 2025

San Francisco, California, USA


The world’s premier event for lasers, biomedical optics and biophotonic technologies, quantum, and optoelectronics


Come say 👋 at Photonics West. We'll be in booth #3425 ready to talk all things optics.

SPIE BiOS

January 25th - January 26th, 2025

San Francisco, California, USA


BiOS is the world's largest biomedical optics and biophotonics exhibition.


Find us in booth # 8425 ready to show you how we can help further your research with optical filters designed specifically for your application.

SPIE AR/VR/MR

January 27th - January 29th, 2025

San Francisco, CA


An exhibition dedicated to augmented, virtual, and mixed reality. Discuss with us how optical filters can help your augmented, virtual, and mixed reality application.


Find us in booth # 6402 where we'll be ready to answer all of your questions. See you there!

Accelerate Your Projects with Rapid Prototyping

At Chroma, we’re here to help you get your optical systems up and running faster. With our rapid prototyping capabilities, we provide the fully assembled filters you need—quickly and reliably—backed by our expert guidance every step of the way.

For one recent life sciences application, we delivered fully assembled filters in just 5 days, enabling our customer to rapidly advance testing of their new product.


Whether you need a custom solution or want to leverage our extensive inventory, our team ensures your optical filters meet your specifications and timeline, so you can focus on moving your projects forward.

Learn More About Rapid Prototyping

Optical Filters for SatCom Applications

In satellite communication systems, precision and reliability are non-negotiable. Chroma’s advanced optical filters are engineered to optimize free-space optical communication for ground-, air-, and space-based SatCom applications.


Solutions for Key SatCom Applications Including:


Beamsplitting: Seamlessly divide or combine light for multi-channel communication within a single system.

Laser Line Isolation: Ensure interference-free signals with precise spectral control for laser-based communication.

Solar Filtering: Block solar radiation while transmitting critical laser signals, protecting your system from unwanted light and thermal energy.

Telecommunications: Maintain strong, clear signals over long distances with filters that isolate and transmit precise wavelengths.

Benefits of Using Chroma's SatCom Filters:


  • High Transmission: Capture and transmit even faint signals with exceptional efficiency.


  • Noise Reduction: Block unwanted wavelengths to ensure clean communication.


  • Superior Spectral Precision: Tight wavelength tolerances and steep spectral edges allow precise separation, boosting data capacity.


Chroma’s filters are designed to meet the demanding requirements of SatCom systems, offering unparalleled performance across a range of applications.

Learn More About Chroma's SatCom Filters
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Chroma Newsletter - January 2025

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