What you need to know to start a custom camera lens design
Often, when developing a new vision system, it can be advantageous to create prototypes using off-the-shelf (OTS) parts. In fact, developing a final product using OTS parts is even possible. However, if the end requirements of the product cannot be met with OTS parts or if other commercial needs require custom parts to maintain control of the supply chain, then a custom imaging lens development is needed. Here is a brief overview of the information and requirements that are needed to start the custom imaging lens development.
Optics:
Camera & Video System:?
Image Display & Viewing Requirements:
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Mechanical or packaging:?
In conclusion, custom imaging lens development is a necessary step when the end requirements of the product cannot be met with off-the-shelf parts or if other commercial needs require custom parts to maintain control of the supply chain. Custom imaging lens development requirements include optics, camera and video system, viewing, and packaging requirements. By specifying these requirements, a custom imaging lens can be designed to meet the product's specific needs.
To learn more about lens and sensor matching, have a look at this article as well.
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1 年The F-number thing is called aperture.
Application Engineer (Optical & Mechanical Systems)
1 年Haha love this design/picture. I just used it for inspiration to finish a microscope objective. The first element is the stop, it helps control vignetting within the system. Also it’s a nice place to put it since the front of the objective is where you would view through. The second element is the meniscus lens, helps control spherical W040 aberrations and petzval curvature. The next is the cemented doublet, typically achromatic with two different glasses. The index break along with the abbe number difference helps correct for the chromatic focal shift and makes the system achromatic. You actually might be able to get it to an Apochromat if you use some aspheric surfaces too. The plano-convex is there to adjust for spherical, and help with focal length. The last achromatic is for symmetry to further cancel out the aberrations. This looks like it is also telecentric in image space as well!
Gesch?ftsführer bei PanDao GmbH
1 年Don't forget to check if your system can be fabricated. For that, you can use PanDao: https://pandao.ch/
创始人
1 年It's very useful. Tks for sharing.