Schott Lightline A08915 Fiber Optic Line Illumination Source 15.0" x 0.013"

The Schott Lightline A08915 is a high-precision fiber optic illumination line source designed as an alternative to conventional fiber optic bundles that enhances lighting uniformity for microscopy and inspection applications. Key technical features include:

• *Precisely calibrated illumination*: calibrated with a DDL-bulb to deliver a defined number of gray scale levels at a mean intensity of 200 with a gamma of 1.0, ensuring optimal uniformity for sensitive imaging workflows.
• *Superior mechanical accuracy*: fiber line positioned within ±0.004” (0.1 mm) tolerance in all three axes, guaranteeing the fiber axis is parallel to the mounting surface, critical for consistent illumination angles in biological imaging and material inspection.
• *Robust construction*: rugged aluminum body and black anodized ferrule housing provide durability, while PVC-covered metal tubing protects the fiber bundle from mechanical stress during bioprocessing setups and lab handling.
• *Customizability*: supports custom lengths, diverse bundle exit configurations including dual and quad arrangements, and varied line widths, facilitating adaptation to unique microscopy and synthetic biology illumination demands.
• *Accessory compatibility*: compatible with various Lightline holders and supports, enabling flexible integration with existing microscopy and fluorescence analysis instrumentation.
• *Lens options*: available made-to-order cylindrical and apertured lenses optimize light shaping for precision optical pathways, beneficial in molecular diagnostics and biomanufacturing processes.

This fiber optic line illumination source is widely used in biotechnology and biomedical engineering applications requiring uniform, stable light delivery for live-cell imaging and fluorescence analysis. Its design meets the stringent demands of molecular biology researchers focused on advanced microscopy illumination, making it highly suitable for critical bioprocessing and synthetic biology research platforms.

By integrating the Schott Lightline A08915, laboratories enhance the precision and quality of light delivery in microscopy and industrial inspection, supporting improved image accuracy and reproducibility essential for advanced molecular diagnostics and biomanufacturing research workflows.