Varioptic Autofocus Liquid Lens

Small, robust and well priced – ideal for industrial applications

Varioptic´s autofocus Arctic Series liquid lenses open new horizons for the optics industry as liquid lenses are now proven variable focus actuators. The liquid lens represents a breakthrough for the design of lens system with small apertures. Varioptic’s liquid lens allows a variable focus without any moving mechanical components.  The liquid lens solutions perfectly suit applications in which small size, low price, low energy consumption and robustness are vital.

Characteristics of liquid lenses:

The liquid lens technology is characterized by a wide range of focal lengths that enable very close focus; high optical quality; fast and consistent response; and finally by its robust nature with no moving parts to wear or break.

- Short reaction time

- Good transmission in the range of visible wavelengths

- Large range of operating temperature

- Very good stability of the optical axis

- Low power consumption

- Simple, cost saving design

Applications

More and more market sectors, besides the mobile phone cameras, are developing products which include variable focus. Webcams, bar-code readers, security and medical applications represent a few examples in which Varioptic’s Arctic liquid lenses can be integrated.