Shanghai Optics

Narrow Bandpass Filters

A narrow bandpass filter is a specialized optical filter designed to isolate a narrow region while rejecting all other wavelengths of light. At Shanghai Optics we produce ultra narrow bandpass filters which feature high transmission over the passband and deep blocking of all other regions. Our narrow bandpass filters are manufactured using state of the art plasma deposition technology, and the resulting thin film filters are both precise and incredibly durable.

Central WavelengthFWHMPeak TransmittanceBlock Wavelength (nm)ODSizePNPrice (USD)Delivery TimeRequest Quote
420±0.3nm1±0.3nm>85%200-800>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0001Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
420±0.5nm2±0.5nm>85%200-800>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0002Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
420±1nm5±1nm>90%200-800>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0003Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
500±0.5nm3±0.5nm>85%200-800>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0004Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
532±0.5nm2±0.5nm>90%200-1100>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0005Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
535±0.5nm2±0.5nm>90%200-1100>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0006Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
558±0.3nm1±0.3nm>85%200-800>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0007Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
582±0.3nm1±0.3nm>85%200-800>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0008Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
632±0.5nm3±0.5nm>90%200-800>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0009Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
648±0.5nm3±0.5nm>90%200-800>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0010Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
651±1nm5±1nm>90%200-800>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0011Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
662±1nm5±1nm>90%200-800>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0012Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
777.2±0.3nm1.2±0.3nm>85%200-1000>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0013Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
785±0.3nm1±0.3nm>85%200-800>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0014Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
792±0.5nm2±0.5nm>85%200-800>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0015Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
926.3±0.5nm1.5±0.5nm>85%200-1000>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0016Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
1064±0.5nm2±0.5nm>80%200-1200>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0017Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
310nm10±2nm>50%200-1100>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0018$200One weekRequest a Quote
320nm
10±2nm>50%200-1100>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0019$200One weekRequest a Quote
330nm10±2nm>60%200-1100>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0020$200One weekRequest a Quote
340nm10±2nm>60%200-1100>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0021$200One weekRequest a Quote
350nm10±2nm>60%200-1100>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0022$200One weekRequest a Quote
360nm10±2nm>60%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0023$200One weekRequest a Quote
370nm10±2nm>70%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0024$200One weekRequest a Quote
380nm10±2nm>80%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0025$200One weekRequest a Quote
390nm10±2nm>80%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0026$200One weekRequest a Quote
400nm10±2nm>85%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0027$200One weekRequest a Quote
410nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0028$200One weekRequest a Quote
420nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0029$200One weekRequest a Quote
430nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0030$200One weekRequest a Quote
440nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0031 $200One weekRequest a Quote
450nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0032 $200One weekRequest a Quote
460nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0033 $200One weekRequest a Quote
470nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0034 $200One weekRequest a Quote
480nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0035 $200One weekRequest a Quote
490nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0036 $200One weekRequest a Quote
500nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0037 $200One weekRequest a Quote
510nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0038 $200One weekRequest a Quote
520nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0039 $200One weekRequest a Quote
530nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0040 $200One weekRequest a Quote
540nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0041 $200One weekRequest a Quote
550nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0042 $200One weekRequest a Quote
560nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0043 $200One weekRequest a Quote
570nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0044 $200One weekRequest a Quote
580nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0045 $200One weekRequest a Quote
590nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0046 $200One weekRequest a Quote
600nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0047 $200One weekRequest a Quote
610nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0048 $200One weekRequest a Quote
620nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0049 $200One weekRequest a Quote
630nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0050 $200One weekRequest a Quote
640nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0051 $200One weekRequest a Quote
650nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0052 $200One weekRequest a Quote
660nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0053 $200One weekRequest a Quote
670nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0054 $200One weekRequest a Quote
680nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0055 $200One weekRequest a Quote
690nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0056 $200One weekRequest a Quote
700nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0057 $200One weekRequest a Quote
710nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0058 $200One weekRequest a Quote
720nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0059 $200One weekRequest a Quote
730nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0060 $200One weekRequest a Quote
740nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0061 $200One weekRequest a Quote
750nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0062 $200One weekRequest a Quote
760nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0063 $200One weekRequest a Quote
770nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0064 $200One weekRequest a Quote
780nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0065 $200One weekRequest a Quote
790nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0066 $200One weekRequest a Quote
800nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0067 $200One weekRequest a Quote
810nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0068 $200One weekRequest a Quote
820nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0069 $200One weekRequest a Quote
830nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0070$200One weekRequest a Quote
840nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0071$200One weekRequest a Quote
850nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0072$200One weekRequest a Quote
860nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0073$200One weekRequest a Quote
870nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0074$200One weekRequest a Quote
880nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0075$200One weekRequest a Quote
890nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0076$200One weekRequest a Quote
900nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0077$200One weekRequest a Quote
910nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0078$200One weekRequest a Quote
920nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0079$200One weekRequest a Quote
930nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0080$200One weekRequest a Quote
940nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0081$200One weekRequest a Quote
950nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0082$200One weekRequest a Quote
960nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0083$200One weekRequest a Quote
970nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0084$200One weekRequest a Quote
980nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0085$200One weekRequest a Quote
990nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0086$200One weekRequest a Quote
1000nm10±2nm>90%200-1200>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0087$200One weekRequest a Quote
1010nm10±2nm>90%200-1200>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0088$200One weekRequest a Quote
1020nm10±2nm>90%200-1200>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0089$200One weekRequest a Quote
1030nm10±2nm>90%200-1200>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0090$200One weekRequest a Quote
1040nm10±2nm>90%200-1200>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0091$200One weekRequest a Quote
1050nm10±2nm>90%200-1200>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0092$200One weekRequest a Quote
1060nm10±2nm>90%200-1200>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0093$200One weekRequest a Quote
1064nm10±2nm>90%200-1200>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0094$200One weekRequest a Quote
1070nm10±2nm>90%200-1200>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0095$200One weekRequest a Quote
1080nm10±2nm>90%200-1200>OD5D12.7*6SOJS-0096$200One weekRequest a Quote
1550nm10±2nm>90%200-1750>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0097$200One weekRequest a Quote
1570nm10±2nm>90%200-1750>OD4D12.7*6SOJS-0098$200One weekRequest a Quote
Central WavelengthFWHMPeak TransmittanceBlock Wavelength (nm)ODPNSizePrice (USD)Delivery TimeRequest Quote
420±0.3nm1±0.3nm>85%200-800>OD4SOJS-1001D25.4*6Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
420±0.5nm2±0.5nm>85%200-800>OD4SOJS-1002D25.4*6Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
420±1nm5±1nm>90%200-800>OD4SOJS-1003D25.4*6Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
500±0.5nm3±0.5nm>85%200-800>OD4SOJS-1004D25.4*6Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
532±0.5nm2±0.5nm>90%200-1100>OD4SOJS-1005D25.4*6Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
535±0.5nm2±0.5nm>90%200-1100>OD4SOJS-1006D25.4*6Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
558±0.3nm1±0.3nm>85%200-800>OD4SOJS-1007D25.4*6Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
582±0.3nm1±0.3nm>85%200-800>OD4SOJS-1008D25.4*6Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
632±0.5nm3±0.5nm>90%200-800>OD4SOJS-1009D25.4*6Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
648±0.5nm3±0.5nm>90%200-800>OD4SOJS-1010D25.4*6Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
651±1nm5±1nm>90%200-800>OD4SOJS-1011D25.4*6Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
662±1nm5±1nm>90%200-800>OD4SOJS-1012D25.4*6Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
777.2±0.3nm1.2±0.3nm>85%200-1000>OD4SOJS-1013D25.4*6Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
785±0.3nm1±0.3nm>85%200-800>OD4SOJS-1014D25.4*6Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
792±0.5nm2±0.5nm>85%200-800>OD4SOJS-1015D25.4*6Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
926.3±0.5nm1.5±0.5nm>85%200-1000>OD4SOJS-1016D25.4*6Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
1064±0.5nm2±0.5nm>80%200-1200>OD4SOJS-1017D25.4*6Contact usOne weekRequest a Quote
310nm10±2nm>50%200-1100>OD4SOJS-1018D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
320nm10±2nm>50%200-1100>OD4SOJS-1019D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
330nm10±2nm>60%200-1100>OD4SOJS-1020D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
340nm10±2nm>60%200-1100>OD4SOJS-1021D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
350nm10±2nm>60%200-1100>OD4SOJS-1022D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
360nm10±2nm>60%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1023D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
370nm10±2nm>70%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1024D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
380nm10±2nm>80%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1025D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
390nm10±2nm>80%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1026D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
400nm10±2nm>85%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1027D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
410nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1028D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
420nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1029D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
430nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1030D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
440nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1031D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
450nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1032D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
460nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1033D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
470nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1034D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
480nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1035D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
490nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1036D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
500nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1037D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
510nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1038D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
520nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1039D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
530nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1040D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
540nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1041D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
550nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1042D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
560nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1043D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
570nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1044D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
580nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1045D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
590nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1046D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
600nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1047D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
610nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1048D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
620nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1049D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
630nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1050D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
640nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1051D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
650nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1052D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
660nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1053D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
670nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1054D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
680nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1055D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
690nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1056D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
700nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1057D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
710nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1058D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
720nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1059D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
730nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1060D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
740nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1061D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
750nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1062D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
760nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1063D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
770nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1064D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
780nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1065D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
790nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1066D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
800nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1067D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
810nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1068D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
820nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1069D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
830nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1070D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
840nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1071D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
850nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1072D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
860nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1073D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
870nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1074D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
880nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1075D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
890nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1076D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
900nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1077D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
910nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1078D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
920nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1079D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
930nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1080D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
940nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1081D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
950nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1082D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
960nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1083D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
970nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1084D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
980nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1085D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
990nm10±2nm>90%200-1100>OD5SOJS-1086D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
1000nm10±2nm>90%200-1200>OD5SOJS-1087D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
1010nm10±2nm>90%200-1200>OD5SOJS-1088D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
1020nm10±2nm>90%200-1200>OD5SOJS-1089D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
1030nm10±2nm>90%200-1200>OD5SOJS-1090D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
1040nm10±2nm>90%200-1200>OD5SOJS-1091D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
1050nm10±2nm>90%200-1200>OD5SOJS-1092D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
1060nm10±2nm>90%200-1200>OD5SOJS-1093D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
1064nm10±2nm>90%200-1200>OD5SOJS-1094D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
1070nm10±2nm>90%200-1200>OD5SOJS-1095D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
1080nm10±2nm>90%200-1200>OD5SOJS-1096D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
1550nm10±2nm>90%200-1750>OD4SOJS-1097D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
1570nm10±2nm>90%200-1750>OD4SOJS-1098D25.4*6$230One weekRequest a Quote
Please note that prices are subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date pricing, please contact our office. Shipping costs will be calculated and added to your final order total.

Why Choose Narrow Bandpass Filters?

Narrow bandpass filters are designed to isolate a specific wavelength range while rejecting unwanted spectral regions. Compared with broadband filters, narrow bandpass optical filters provide stronger signal-to-noise performance, higher spectral selectivity, and reduced background interference.

These filters are widely used in fluorescence microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, LiDAR, machine vision, flow cytometry, laser cleanup systems, and biomedical imaging applications where precise wavelength discrimination is critical.

How Does a Narrow Bandpass Filter Work?

Narrow bandpass filters use multilayer dielectric thin-film coatings to transmit a narrow wavelength range while blocking wavelengths outside the passband. These interference coatings create high transmission at the target wavelength and strong rejection of unwanted spectral regions.

Key performance parameters include center wavelength (CWL), full width at half maximum (FWHM), peak transmission, optical density (OD), and angle-of-incidence sensitivity. Together, these factors determine the filter’s spectral selectivity and overall optical performance.

Custom Narrow Bandpass Filter Manufacturing

Shanghai Optics designs and manufactures custom narrow bandpass filters for demanding scientific, industrial, and OEM applications. Our engineering team works closely with customers to optimize center wavelength, bandwidth, transmission efficiency, blocking performance, substrate material, and environmental durability.

Custom narrow bandpass filters can be engineered for UV, visible, NIR, and SWIR wavelengths, ultra-narrow bandwidth designs, high optical density blocking, high-power laser systems, fluorescence imaging, Raman spectroscopy, LiDAR, optical sensing, and semiconductor inspection.

Whether you require prototype quantities or high-volume production, Shanghai Optics provides scalable manufacturing solutions with tight spectral tolerances and consistent optical performance.

Narrow Bandpass Filter Specifications

The performance of a narrow bandpass filter is defined by several critical optical parameters that determine wavelength selectivity, transmission efficiency, and blocking performance. Understanding these specifications is essential when selecting a filter for spectroscopy, fluorescence microscopy, LiDAR, machine vision, or laser applications.

Center Wavelength (CWL)

The Center Wavelength (CWL) represents the midpoint of the filter’s transmission band and corresponds to the wavelength of peak transmission. Selecting the correct CWL is critical for matching the filter to specific laser lines, fluorophores, detectors, or optical sensing systems.

 

Full Width at Half Maximum (FWHM)

FWHM defines the spectral bandwidth of the filter measured at 50% of maximum transmission. Narrow bandpass filters typically feature FWHM values less than 6% of the center wavelength, while ultra narrow bandpass filters may achieve bandwidths of only a few nanometers for maximum spectral selectivity.

 

Peak Transmission

Peak transmission describes the maximum percentage of light transmitted through the filter at the center wavelength. High-transmission coatings improve optical throughput and enhance signal-to-noise performance in low-light imaging and sensing applications.

 

Passband Shape and Ripple

Some narrow bandpass filters feature a flat-top transmission profile, while others exhibit a Gaussian or peaked response. Passband ripple describes transmission variations within the passband and is particularly important in LiDAR, spectroscopy, and imaging systems where signal consistency is required.

 

Optical Density (OD)

Optical density measures the filter’s ability to block unwanted wavelengths outside the transmission band. High-performance narrow bandpass filters often achieve OD6 or greater, corresponding to less than 0.0001% transmission in the rejection region. Deep blocking is critical for reducing background noise and improving measurement accuracy.

 

Angle-of-Incidence Sensitivity

The spectral performance of a narrow bandpass filter can shift as the angle of incidence changes. For applications involving off-axis illumination or wide field-of-view optics, angle sensitivity should be carefully evaluated during filter selection and system design.

Applications of Narrow Bandpass Filters

Narrow bandpass filters are used in optical systems that require precise wavelength isolation and strong out-of-band blocking.

 

Fluorescence Microscopy: Narrow bandpass filters isolate excitation and emission wavelengths to improve image contrast and reduce spectral overlap between fluorophores.

Raman Spectroscopy: Ultra narrow bandpass filters suppress unwanted laser wavelengths and improve detection sensitivity for weak Raman signals.

LiDAR Systems: Narrow bandpass filters enhance signal discrimination and improve performance under high ambient-light conditions.

Flow Cytometry: High-performance optical filters reduce spectral cross-talk and support accurate multi-channel fluorescence detection.

Semiconductor Inspection: Precision narrow bandpass filters support defect detection, metrology, and process monitoring in advanced semiconductor manufacturing environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a narrow bandpass filter?
A narrow bandpass filter transmits a specific wavelength range while blocking wavelengths outside the passband.

 

What is the difference between a narrow bandpass filter and a standard bandpass filter?
Narrow bandpass filters feature smaller FWHM values and provide greater spectral selectivity than standard bandpass filters.

 

Can narrow bandpass filters be customized?
Yes. Custom narrow bandpass filters can be optimized for center wavelength, bandwidth, optical density, substrate material, coating performance, and environmental requirements.

 

What applications use narrow bandpass filters?
Common applications include fluorescence microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, LiDAR, flow cytometry, semiconductor inspection, machine vision, biomedical imaging, and laser systems.

 

Does Shanghai Optics manufacture custom narrow bandpass filters?
Yes. Shanghai Optics provides custom narrow bandpass filter design and manufacturing services for scientific, industrial, and OEM applications.

Narrow Bandpass Filters at Shanghai Optics

Shanghai Optics designs and manufactures high-performance narrow bandpass filters for scientific, industrial, biomedical, and OEM applications. Our optical filters are engineered to deliver exceptional wavelength selectivity, high transmission, deep out-of-band blocking, and long-term environmental stability.

Our standard narrow bandpass filters are manufactured using UV fused silica substrates and advanced thin-film deposition technologies, with center wavelengths ranging from 355 nm to 1064 nm and FWHM values as narrow as 1.3 nm. For demanding applications, we also provide custom narrow bandpass filters optimized for specific wavelengths, bandwidths, optical density requirements, laser systems, fluorescence imaging, Raman spectroscopy, LiDAR, and semiconductor inspection.

With more than 55 years of optical manufacturing experience, Shanghai Optics supports customers from prototype development through volume production. Whether you require a stock optical filter or a fully customized solution, our engineering team can help design a narrow bandpass filter that meets your exact performance requirements.

Contact our team to request specifications, discuss custom designs, or receive a quotation for your application.

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We offer consultations and initial feasibility studies. If you have questions about limitations or lens capabilities we’re more than happy to work through your proposed custom components. As an unmatched custom optical provider, we’ll do everything that we can bring your vision to life.

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