Catalogs & Downloads
Access Chroma’s catalogs, technical documents, and digital tools for selecting, specifying, and validating optical filters and filter sets. These resources are designed to support engineers and scientists across system design, evaluation, and procurement.
Catalog of Optical Filters
Download Chroma’s complete catalog covering standard optical filters and filter sets. The catalog includes detailed part numbers, measured spectral transmission data, and configuration information to support evaluation, specification, and procurement across a wide range of optical applications.
Products are organized by filter type and application to make it easy to identify appropriate solutions for fluorescence imaging, spectroscopy, machine vision, and related systems.
Products
Filter Sets
Browse filter sets by type and category.
Individual Filters
Browse individual optical filters by type and category.
Tools
Spectra Viewer
Interactively plot measured transmission curves for Chroma filters alongside fluorochromes, light sources, and detectors. Compare configurations, evaluate spectral overlap, and export plots for documentation and design reviews.
Browse by Fluorochrome
Select a fluorochrome to view Chroma-recommended filters and filter sets optimized for its excitation and emission characteristics, streamlining selection for multicolor fluorescence applications.
All Tools & Calculators
Select a fluorochrome to view Chroma-recommended filters and filter sets optimized for its excitation and emission characteristics, streamlining selection for multicolor fluorescence applications.
Featured Resource
Handbook of Optical Filters for Fluorescence Microscopy
This handbook covers the fundamentals of optical filters and their role in fluorescence microscopy and related optical systems. It explains key filter types, spectral characteristics, and performance considerations, and provides guidance on selecting and configuring filters and filter sets for optimal signal, contrast, and system performance.
Intended for scientists and engineers, it bridges foundational concepts with real-world application and system-level design considerations.
Technical Library
Browse our technical content by category to find application notes, educational guides, product literature, whitepapers, and interactive tools that support your optical design process.
Application Notes
Short, focused resources explaining how to apply optical filters effectively in real-world imaging, detection, and measurement systems.
Technical Brochures
Access Chroma’s full collection of technical brochures covering product families, optical technologies, and application areas.
Videos & Webinars
Presentations and educational videos offering practical insights into optical filter design, selection, and system integration.
Whitepapers
In-depth technical papers exploring optical filter design, coating technologies, system-level performance, and emerging applications.
Need help?
Chroma’s applications scientists and optical engineers are available to support product selection, system optimization, and custom designs.
