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.
- Wavelength Range 8.0 - 12.0 μm
- Transmission >91% average
- Surface Reduction 36% to <1% per surface
- Environmental Military-grade qualification
Maximum Durability
Thermal Imaging
DLC on Silicon
- Wavelength Range 3.0 - 5.0 μm
- Surface Reduction 36% to <1% per surface
- Temperature Range -192°C to +500°C
- Environmental Industrial qualification
High Durability
MWIR Optimized
Custom DLC Solution
- Wavelength Range 2.0 - 14.0 μm
- Substrate Options Germanium, Silicon, Custom
- Environmental Application-specific qualification
- Design Custom optimization available
Flexible Specifications
Application-Specific
Frequently Asked Questions
From Prototype to Production
Custom Fabrication and High-Volume Manufacturing
Quality isn't just a metric
- it's our foundation.
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