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SCR Scrolling Color Wheels

SCR Scrolling Color Wheels

Ocean Thin Films produces a variety of patterned SCR Scrolling Color Wheels using a proprietary Dichroic Filter Array™ (DFA) technology that delivers increased optical performance and better durability than traditional color-wheel technologies. With the DFA process, color wheels can be mass-produced with micron-scale precision patterning that yields brighter colors. Lightweight SCR Scrolling Color Wheels are available in a standard 33 mm and 98 mm sizes, as well as in custom designs.

About the Technology

Ocean Thin Films' DFA technology makes possible the microlithographic patterning of dichroic thin films onto optical and microelectronic substrates. The remarkable technique allows the patterning of an array of discrete dichroic filters to a size of 2 µm, with 1-µm spacing. This high-precision patterning can be applied to any filtering configuration the customer requests, and provides color filtering, spatial resolution, transmission efficiency and filter durability that's superior to dye-colored gels and other commonly used filtering technologies.

Key Features of SCR Scrolling Color Wheels

  • Patented precision-patterned coatings
  • Mass-production capabilities
  • Temperature and humidity stability for consistent color
  • High optical transmission efficiency for superior brightness
  • Improved durability for long life
  • Precision balancing for low noise

Sample Applications
  • Data Projectors
  • Rear Projection Monitors
  • Rear Projection TV
  • Video Wall
  • Electronic Cinema

Specifications

Operating temperature:

0 °C to +90 °C

Storage temperature:

-40 °C to +100 °C

Operating humidity:

0%-95% relative humidity, non-condensing

Storage humidity:

0%-95% relative humidity, non-condensing

Shock:

300 g, for 11 milliseconds duration

Vibration at normal operation:

9.8 grams input
frequency 10 Hz to 1 hour per axis, 3 axes

Assembly weight:

33 mm: 9.8 grams

Typical operating life (under load):

20,000 hours

MTBF:

20,000 hours

Shelf life:

15 years

Operating life:

10 years

Balancing:

<G2.5 per ISO 1940

Motor noise:

at 7,200 rpm (no load): <28 dBA at 1 meter

Operating speed:

12,000 rpm maximum


Ocean Thin Films Production Color Filters -- 16° AOI



Standard SCR Scrolling Color Filter Wheel Parameters

A

Wheel Outside Diameter

33 mm

B

Overall Assembly Height

12.5 mm

C

Motor Flange Diameter

14.5 mm

D

Motor Cable Length

179 mm

E

Motor Flange Length

26 mm


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