18/06/2026
The requirements for glass lenses in monitoring and automotive applications can be seen as a test.
The surveillance camera needs to work continuously outdoors for several years, and the car mounted camera needs to maintain a locked target in vibration and temperature differences. The two have one thing in common: once installed, there is no opportunity for frequent calibration. The value of glass lenses in this scenario lies not in their peak performance at the factory, but in their ability to capture images even after being released for several years. UV irradiation does not cause yellowing, humid and hot environment does not mold, and temperature changes dramatically do not shift the focus - these may sound like basic requirements, but it is not easy to achieve solid results. At the design level, infrared confocal is a necessary option for surveillance lenses, while in vehicles, there is an additional requirement for focal plane stability at high and low temperatures. A lens that can do both of these things at the same time cannot do without coating, structure, and glass material selection.
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