Schott Fiber-Optic Backlight 8.0" x 8.0" Model A08927 – Diffuse Uniform Illumination System

The Schott Fiber-Optic Backlight A08927 features an 8.0" x 8.0" active area designed for precise, uniform illumination essential in advanced laboratory imaging and biotechnological applications. Calibrated with a DDL-bulb to deliver consistent grayscale levels ranging from ±13 to ±15 at a mean intensity of 200, this backlight maintains a gamma setting of 1.0 using a patented process ensuring diffuse, homogenous light distribution.

Key technical attributes include:

• A white acrylic diffuser plate providing an optimal balance of illumination uniformity and intensity, crucial for fluorescence analysis and live-cell imaging workflows.
• An integrated infrared (IR) filter protects sensitive plastic fiber bundles from damage, extending durability and fidelity in molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing setups.
• The robust black anodized aluminum housing offers a compact, low-profile form factor well-suited for space-constrained laboratory environments and microscopy stations.
• Flexible PVC-covered metal tubing safeguards the plastic fiber optic bundle, enhancing longevity in demanding experimental conditions.
• Versatility in lighting configuration, with available dual and quad backlight setups, and options for custom sizes to accommodate diverse research domains including synthetic biology and biomedical engineering.
• Designed primarily for use with strobes and ColdVision Series light sources; use with other light sources lacking IR protection is discouraged to prevent fiber damage.

This fiber-optic backlight module is widely employed in quantitative imaging techniques, biopharmaceutical production pipelines, and gene editing research, where consistent, diffuse illumination improves imaging contrast and edge definition. Its application in molecular biology assays and synthetic biology research makes it an integral tool in laboratories focused on precision optics and illumination control.