JDSU Announces New Fluorescence Filters
January 22 2007 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
New Filters Leverage Proprietary Technology Enabling Improved
Performance in Biomedical Instrumentation MILPITAS, Calif., Jan. 22
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- JDSU, the leading enabler of broadband
and optical innovation, introduced a new line of fluorescence
filters utilizing its industry-leading and proprietary UCP-1
coating platform for use in various biomedical instrument
applications. These filters were most recently showcased at the
International Biomedical Optics Symposium in San Jose, California.
JDSU's fluorescence filters are designed specifically for visual
fluorescence applications used in laboratory environments
conducting genetic and protein research. These filters have high
optical density in one spectral region in order to eliminate noise,
while simultaneously achieving high transmission in the bandpass
region, maximizing signal throughput. JDSU's unique fluorescence
filters are coated using the proprietary UCP-1 platform, ensuring
excellent signal-to-noise ratio based on superior layer deposition
control. The high signal-to-noise ratio provided by the filters
enables speed, precision, and the detection of even very weak
fluorescent signals in biomedical research. The UCP-1 platform
using magnetron sputtering, offers superior speed, tight spectral
control and low defect levels resulting in breakthrough performance
and yields for a thin film coating platform. "JDSU's high
performance fluorescence filters, with their high signal-to- noise
ratio and steep transition zones, are enabled by our proprietary
UCP-1 technology," said Carla Feldman, marketing manager for JDSU's
advanced optical technologies. "With JDSU's rich history of optical
innovation we believe we are well positioned to greatly enhance our
customers' ability to cost- effectively design and deploy highly
accurate biomedical instruments." Key benefits to JDSU's
fluorescence filters include: -- Excellent signal-to-noise ratio
due to superior layer deposition control -- High spectral precision
-- Single substrate hard-dielectric architecture ensuring
durability, no epoxy in the light path and parallelism -- Lower
cost compared to Ion Beam Sputtering filters due to UCP-1's faster
throughput based on deposition rates and cycle times JDSU's
fluorescence filters can be used in a variety of biomedical
applications including microscopy, flow cytometry, microarray
scanners, microplate readers, high content screening and
fluorometry. For more information on use in OEM equipment please go
to http://www.jdsu.com/customoptics for appropriate in country
contact information. About JDSU JDSU (Nasdaq: JDSU; TSX: JDU) is
committed to enabling broadband & optical innovation in the
communications, commercial and consumer markets. JDSU is the
leading provider of communications test and measurement solutions
and optical products for telecommunications service providers,
cable operators, and network equipment manufacturers. Furthermore,
JDSU is the leading provider of innovative optical solutions for
medical/environmental instrumentation, semiconductor processing,
display, brand authentication, aerospace and defense, and
decorative applications. More information is available at
http://www.jdsu.com/ .
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