Lidar Window Conductive Coating
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SANTA ROSA, Calif., Sept. 1, 2020 — 
Featuring high transmittance in the NIR wavelength, FrostFree™ conductive coatings from MAC Thin Films Inc. are designed for lidar windows on semi- and fully autonomous vehicles.
The vehicle’s onboard electrical system provides the power to the heater window and may be easily connected to two busbars attached to the window via wire or a flat flexible connector. The sheet resistance can be customized over a wide range of values and is available on a variety of substrates. Optical performance can also be customized for color-matching and additional functionality. No interference or modulation in the laser or sensor beam path maintains high signal fidelity. The defrosting capability safeguards the lidar remote-sensing units by keeping them fully transmissive and functional during cold and inclement weather.
The coating’s thermal management capabilities are ideal for farm equipment, commercial good transport, passenger automobiles, public transportation, and more because it operates without the need for wires in the vehicle window apertures.
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Photonics.com
Sep 2020