Effect of injection molding processing conditions on optical properties of polyetherimide

Wei Zhao; Christopher Wall; Raghavendra Maddikeri; Andy May

doi:10.1117/12.2070994

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25 September 2014 Effect of injection molding processing conditions on optical properties of polyetherimide

Wei Zhao, Christopher Wall, Raghavendra Maddikeri, Andy May

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Proceedings Volume 9192, Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XV; 91921M (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2070994
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2014, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

SABIC’s ULTEMTM (polyetherimide) resin has been the choice of material for injection moldable micro lenses and lens arrays in optical communication components such as transceivers due to its unique combination of physical, thermal and optical properties including high refractive index, low absorption in near IR range, good dimensional stability and high heat performance. It's known that processing conditions affect properties of final parts. Often the processing conditions are optimized for best mechanical properties, while their effect on optical properties is sidelined. In this study, the effect of injection molding processing conditions on optical properties of polyetherimide resin is discussed.

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Wei Zhao, Christopher Wall, Raghavendra Maddikeri, and Andy May "Effect of injection molding processing conditions on optical properties of polyetherimide", Proc. SPIE 9192, Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XV, 91921M (25 September 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2070994

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