Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Coatings
Advanced protection for infrared optics
Military-Grade Durability Meets Optical Excellence
Andover's Diamond-Like Carbon coatings deliver unmatched environmental durability while maintaining superior optical performance across the infrared spectrum. With options spanning 2-14μm and multiple substrate choices, our DLC solutions protect and enhance critical IR optical systems.
Premium infrared anti-reflection coating optimized for 8-12μm thermal imaging applications with military-grade durability. Standard specifications include >91% transmission and full environmental qualification.
- Wavelength Range 8.0 - 12.0 μm
- Transmission >91% average
- Surface Reduction 36% to <1% per surface
- Environmental Military-grade qualification
Military-Qualified
Maximum Durability
Thermal Imaging
Maximum Durability
Thermal Imaging
DLC on Silicon
Cost-effective alternative for 3-5μm applications requiring high durability. Excellent transmission combined with industrial-grade environmental resistance.
- Wavelength Range 3.0 - 5.0 μm
- Surface Reduction 36% to <1% per surface
- Temperature Range -192°C to +500°C
- Environmental Industrial qualification
Cost-Effective
High Durability
MWIR Optimized
High Durability
MWIR Optimized
Custom DLC Solution
Available for specialized wavelengths between 2-14μm and custom substrate materials. Optimized designs for specific environmental requirements or optical performance targets.
- Wavelength Range 2.0 - 14.0 μm
- Substrate Options Germanium, Silicon, Custom
- Environmental Application-specific qualification
- Design Custom optimization available
Custom Design
Flexible Specifications
Application-Specific
Flexible Specifications
Application-Specific
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Custom Fabrication and High-Volume Manufacturing
Our vertically integrated facility handles both specialized custom projects and large-scale production runs with consistent quality and short lead times.
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