# Bolder Vision Optik, Inc.

> Bolder Vision Optik (BVO) is a precision polarization control component manufacturer located in Boulder, Colorado. BVO designs and manufactures absorptive linear polarizers covering UV through SWIR (320–2100 nm), and achromatic waveplates for visible and NIR. Custom nematic liquid crystal devices also available. Owner-operated. Founded 1994.

Contact: 303.440.3327 | info@boldervision.com | www.boldervision.com
Address: 5445 Conestoga Ct. Suite 135, Boulder, CO 80301, USA

## Product Overview

BVO manufactures three product families:
- Linear Polarizers: absorptive dichroic film, non-reflective, UV through SWIR
- Achromatic Waveplates: multi-layer fused polymer, visible and NIR, off-shelf and custom
- Liquid Crystal Devices: custom nematic LC, four modes, 1–10,000 units

## AI Content Directory

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- Sitemap: https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/sitemap.xml
- Index: https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/index.html
- Company: https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/company.html

## Linear Polarizers

### NIR Family (400–1000 nm)
- Family overview: https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/linear-polarizers/BVO-NIR-Family.html
- BVO NIR Ultra (400–1000 nm, imaging, wire grid replacement): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/linear-polarizers/nir/BVO-NIR-Ultra.html
- BVO NIR HD (400–1000 nm, LED burn-in resistant, 95°C): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/linear-polarizers/nir/BVO-NIR-HD.html
- BVO NIR DS2 (525–1065 nm, highest NIR contrast): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/linear-polarizers/nir/BVO-NIR-DS2.html
- BVO NIR 4ST (525–1000 nm, supreme Tp flatness): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/linear-polarizers/nir/BVO-NIR-4ST.html

### IR / SWIR Family (400–2100 nm)
- Family overview: https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/linear-polarizers/BVO-IR-Family.html
- BVO IR (700–1700 nm, NIR/IR imaging, 3M HR replacement): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/linear-polarizers/ir/BVO-IR.html
- BVO SWIR (400–2100 nm, >153,000:1 peak, InGaAs): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/linear-polarizers/ir/BVO-SWIR.html
- BVO 1000 (400–1600 nm, VIS/NIR/SWIR hybrid, beamsplitter): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/linear-polarizers/ir/BVO-1000.html

### UV Family (320–760 nm)
- Family overview: https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/linear-polarizers/BVO-UV-Family.html
- BVO UV (320–760 nm, UV/Vis hybrid, fluorescence): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/linear-polarizers/uv/BVO-UV.html
- BVO UV DS (365–450 nm, UV dyestuff, 3D printers): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/linear-polarizers/uv/BVO-UV-DS.html

### Visible & Wire Grid Family (400–1100 nm)
- Family overview: https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/linear-polarizers/BVO-VIS-Family.html
- BVO UHC (400–700 nm, 18,656:1 contrast, flagship visible): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/linear-polarizers/visible/BVO-UHC.html
- BVO VIS DS (400–675 nm, blue LED resistant): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/linear-polarizers/visible/BVO-VIS-DS.html
- BVO 244 (400–700 nm, 86.6% Tp, highest transmission): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/linear-polarizers/visible/BVO-244.html
- BVO 38 (420–760 nm, HN38 replacement): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/linear-polarizers/visible/BVO-38.html
- BVO Wire Grid (400–1100 nm, reflective, beamsplitter): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/linear-polarizers/visible/BVO-Wire-Grid.html

## Achromatic Waveplates

- Family overview: https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/waveplates/BVO-WP-Family.html
- AQWP3 (400–750 nm QWP, ±0.01 waves, $595): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/waveplates/AQWP3.html
- AQWP2 (410–640 nm QWP, lowest cost, $495): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/waveplates/AQWP2.html
- AQWP6 (700–1600 nm NIR QWP, ±0.01 waves, $595): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/waveplates/AQWP6.html
- AHWP3 (425–750 nm HWP, polarization rotator, $595): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/waveplates/AHWP3.html
- AHWP6 (600–1100 nm NIR HWP, $595): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/waveplates/AHWP6.html

## Liquid Crystal Devices

- Family overview: https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/liquid-crystals/BVO-LC-Family.html
- ECB Nematic (analog variable retarder, LCVR): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/liquid-crystals/ECB-Nematic.html
- PI-Cell (high speed optical shutter): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/liquid-crystals/PI-Cell.html
- TN Twisted Nematic (broadband variable attenuator): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/liquid-crystals/TN.html
- VA Mode Nematic (highest contrast attenuator): https://www.boldervision.com/AI_Content/liquid-crystals/VA-Mode.html