Optical filter

The optical filter with near-infrared absorbing glass and resin-dye combination stabilizes spectral properties across angles, addressing ripple and stray light issues to improve image quality in camera modules.

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2025-12-24
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2026-04-10

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Technical Problem

Conventional optical filters with dielectric multilayer films suffer from changes in spectral transmittance and reflectance due to angle dependence, leading to ripple and stray light issues, which degrade image quality, especially in low-profile camera modules with high angles of incidence.

Method used

An optical filter configuration comprising a substrate with near-infrared absorbing glass and a resin film containing a dye, combined with dielectric multilayer films on both sides, designed to maintain consistent transmittance and reflectance across various angles, suppressing ripple and stray light.

Benefits of technology

The filter achieves high transmittance in the visible light region and effective shielding in the near-infrared region while minimizing angle-dependent changes, reducing flare and ghosting, and enhancing image quality.

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Abstract

The present invention aims to provide an optical filter that suppresses ripple and stray light in the visible light region and exhibits excellent transmittance in the visible light region and shielding in the near-infrared light region. [Solution] The present invention relates to an optical filter comprising a substrate, a dielectric multilayer film 1 laminated on one main surface side of the substrate, and a dielectric multilayer film 2 laminated on the other main surface side of the substrate, wherein the substrate has near-infrared absorbing glass and at least one resin film, the resin film has a total thickness of 10 μm or less, and the at least one resin film contains a resin and a dye (NIR1), and the optical filter satisfies all of the following spectral characteristics (i-2) to (i-3), (i-7), (i-8), (i-12) and (i-14).
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[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to an optical filter that transmits visible light and blocks near-infrared light. [Background technology]

[0002] In imaging devices using solid-state image sensors, optical filters are used that transmit visible light (hereinafter also referred to as "visible light") and block light in the near-infrared wavelength region (hereinafter also referred to as "near-infrared light") in order to reproduce colors well and obtain sharp images.

[0003] Such optical filters can take various forms, such as reflective filters that alternately stack dielectric thin films with different refractive indices on one or both sides of a transparent substrate (dielectric multilayer film) and reflect the light to be blocked by utilizing light interference.

[0004] Patent documents 1 and 2 describe optical filters having a dielectric multilayer film and an absorbing layer containing a dye. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2014 / 002864 [Patent Document 2] International Publication No. 2018 / 043564 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0006] Optical filters with dielectric multilayer films face the problem of changes in spectral transmittance and spectral reflectance curves depending on the angle of incidence, because the optical thickness of the dielectric multilayer film changes with the angle of incidence. For example, depending on the number of layers of the multilayer film, interference caused by reflected light at each layer interface causes a sharp change in transmittance in the visible light region, known as ripple, which tends to occur more strongly at larger angles of incidence. This results in a change in the amount of visible light captured at high angles of incidence, leading to a decrease in image reproducibility. In particular, with the recent trend towards lower-profile camera modules, use under high angle of incidence conditions is anticipated, so there is a need for optical filters that are less affected by the angle of incidence.

[0007] Furthermore, conventional optical filters that utilize the reflection of dielectric multilayer films can cause stray light, a phenomenon where light is generated outside the intended optical path, due to reflected light being re-reflected at the lens surface and incident, or light reflected at the sensor surface being re-reflected at the dielectric multilayer film surface and incident. Using such filters may cause flare and ghosting in solid-state image sensors, or lead to a decrease in image quality. In particular, with the recent increase in image quality of camera modules, there is a demand for optical filters that are less prone to generating stray light.

[0008] The present invention aims to provide an optical filter that suppresses ripple and stray light in the visible light region and exhibits excellent transmittance in the visible light region and shielding in the near-infrared light region. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The present invention provides an optical filter and the like having the following configuration. [1] An optical filter comprising a substrate, a dielectric multilayer film 1 laminated on one main surface side of the substrate, and a dielectric multilayer film 2 laminated on the other main surface side of the substrate, The substrate comprises near-infrared absorbing glass and at least one layer of resin film. The resin film has a total thickness of 10 μm or less, and the at least one layer of the resin film contains a resin and a dye (NIR1). The optical filter is an optical filter that satisfies all of the following spectral characteristics (i-2) to (i-3), (i-7), (i-8), (i-12), and (i-14). (i-2) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the maximum transmittance T is observed at wavelengths of 450-600 nm. 450-600(0deg)MAX over 90% (i-3) The average transmittance T 450-600(0deg)AVE And the average transmittance T for wavelengths of 450-600 nm in the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees. 450-600(50deg)AVE The absolute value of the difference is 5% or less. (i-7) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the average transmittance T for wavelengths of 700 to 1000 nm. 700-1000(0deg)AVE less than 2% (i-8) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees, the average transmittance T for wavelengths of 700-1000 nm 700-1000(50deg)AVE less than 2% (i-12) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 600 to 1200 nm. 600-1200(5deg)MAX 45% or less (i-14) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 600 to 1200 nm. 600-1200(5deg)MAX 45% or less [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, an optical filter can be provided that suppresses ripple and stray light in the visible light region and exhibits excellent transmittance in the visible light region and shielding in the near-infrared light region. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of an optical filter according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing another example of an optical filter according to one embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows the spectral transmittance curve of near-infrared absorbing glass. [Figure 4]Figure 4 shows the spectral transmittance curve of the resin film in Example 1-1. [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows the spectral transmittance curve of the substrate in Example 2-1. [Figure 6] Figure 6 shows the spectral transmittance curve of the optical filter in Example 4-1. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. In this specification, near-infrared absorbing dyes may be abbreviated as "NIR dyes," and ultraviolet absorbing dyes may be abbreviated as "UV dyes." In this specification, the compound represented by formula (I) is referred to as compound (I). The same applies to compounds represented by other formulas. A dye consisting of compound (I) is also referred to as dye (I), and the same applies to other dyes. Furthermore, the group represented by formula (I) is also referred to as group (I), and the same applies to groups represented by other formulas.

[0013] In this specification, internal transmittance is defined by the formula {measured transmittance / (100-reflectance)}×100, which is the transmittance obtained by subtracting the effect of interfacial reflection from the measured transmittance. In this specification, the spectral transmission of a substrate and the transmission of a resin film, including cases where the dye is contained in the resin, are all referred to as "internal transmission" even when the term "transmission" is used. On the other hand, the transmission measured by dissolving the dye in a solvent such as dichloromethane, the transmission of a dielectric multilayer film, and the transmission of an optical filter having a dielectric multilayer film are measured transmissions.

[0014] In this specification, for a particular wavelength range, a transmittance of, for example, 90% or more means that the transmittance does not fall below 90% across the entire wavelength range, i.e., the minimum transmittance in that wavelength range is 90% or more. Similarly, for a particular wavelength range, a transmittance of, for example, 1% or less means that the transmittance does not exceed 1% across the entire wavelength range, i.e., the maximum transmittance in that wavelength range is 1% or less. The same applies to internal transmittance. The average transmittance and average internal transmittance in a particular wavelength range are the arithmetic mean of the transmittance and internal transmittance for every 1 nm in that wavelength range. The spectral characteristics can be measured using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer. In this specification, the symbol "~" used to indicate a numerical range includes both upper and lower limits.

[0015] <Optical filters> An optical filter according to one embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter also referred to as "this filter") comprises a substrate, a dielectric multilayer film 1 laminated as the outermost layer on one main surface side of the substrate, and a dielectric multilayer film 2 laminated as the outermost layer on the other main surface side of the substrate. Here, the substrate comprises near-infrared absorbing glass and a resin film with a thickness of 10 μm or less laminated on at least one main surface of the near-infrared absorbing glass. Furthermore, the resin film contains a resin and a dye (NIR1) having a maximum absorption wavelength of 680 to 740 nm in the resin. The reflective properties of the dielectric multilayer film, combined with the absorption properties of the substrate containing near-infrared absorbing glass and near-infrared absorbing dye, enable the overall optical filter to achieve excellent transmittance in the visible light region and excellent shielding in the near-infrared light region.

[0016] An example of the configuration of this filter will be explained using the drawings. Figures 1 and 2 are schematic cross-sectional views showing an example of an optical filter according to one embodiment.

[0017] The optical filter 1B shown in Fig. 1 is an example in which a dielectric multilayer film 20A is provided on one main surface side of a base material 10 having a near-infrared absorbing glass 11 and a resin film 12, and a dielectric multilayer film 20B is provided on the other main surface side. Note that "having a specific layer on the main surface side of the base material" includes not only the case where the layer is provided in contact with the main surface of the base material, but also the case where another functional layer is provided between the base material and the layer.

[0018] The optical filter 1C shown in Fig. 2 is an example in which the base material 10 has resin films 12A and 12B on both main surfaces of the near-infrared absorbing glass 11, and dielectric multilayer films 20A and 20B on both main surfaces of the base material 10.

[0019] The optical filter of the present invention satisfies all of the following spectral characteristics (i-1) to (i-14). (i-1) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the average transmittance T at wavelengths of 450 to 600 nm 450-600(0deg)AVE is 85% or more (i-2) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the maximum transmittance T at wavelengths of 450 to 600 nm 450-600(0deg)MAX is 90% or more (i-3) The difference between the average transmittance T 450-600(0deg)AVE and the average transmittance T at wavelengths of 450 to 600 nm in the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees 450-600(50deg)AVE has an absolute value of 5% or less (i-4) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the transmittance T at a wavelength of 450 nm 450(0deg) is 80% or more (i-5) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the wavelength IR50 at which the transmittance becomes 50% (0deg) is in the range of 610 to 650 nm (i-6) The wavelength IR50 (0deg) and the wavelength IR50 at which the transmittance becomes 50% in the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of �0 degrees (50deg) has an absolute value of the difference of 10 nm or less (i-7) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the average transmittance T at wavelengths of 700 to 1000 nm 700-1000(0deg)AVE is 2% or less (i-8) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees, the average transmittance T at wavelengths of 700 to 1000 nm700-1000(50deg)AVE less than 2% (i-9) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the average transmittance T for wavelengths of 1000 to 1200 nm. 1000-1200(0deg)AVE less than 5% (i-10) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees, the average transmittance T for wavelengths of 1000 to 1200 nm. 1000-1200(50deg)AVE less than 5%

[0020] (i-11) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, in the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees, the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 450 to 600 nm 450-600(5deg)MAX less than 2% (i-12) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 600 to 1200 nm. 600-1200(5deg)MAX 45% or less

[0021] (i-13) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 450 to 600 nm. 450-600(5deg)MAX less than 3% (i-14) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 600 to 1200 nm. 600-1200(5deg)MAX 45% or less

[0022] This filter, which satisfies all of the spectral characteristics (i-1) to (i-14), exhibits low reflectivity in the visible and near-infrared regions in any direction of the optical filter's main surface, as shown in characteristics (i-11) to (i-14), thus suppressing reflected light that causes stray light. Furthermore, as shown in characteristics (i-1), (i-2), and (i-4), it has high transmittance in the visible light region, and as shown in characteristics (i-7) to (i-10), it has high shielding in the near-infrared region. In addition, as shown in characteristics (i-3) and (i-6), the change in spectral characteristics is small at high incidence angles, and ripple in the visible light region is suppressed.

[0023] Satisfying spectral characteristics (i-1) to (i-2) means that the material exhibits excellent transmittance in the visible light region from 450 to 600 nm. T 450-600(0deg)AVE Preferably, it is 86% or more, more preferably 88% or more. T 450-600(0deg)MAX The percentage is preferably 92% or more, and more preferably 93% or more.

[0024] Satisfying the spectral characteristics (i-3) means that the visible light transmittance in the 450-600 nm range does not change significantly even at high incidence angles, i.e., ripple is suppressed. The absolute value in the spectral characteristic (i-3) is preferably 3% or less, more preferably 2% or less.

[0025] Satisfying spectral characteristics (i-4) means that the material exhibits excellent transmittance in the blue light region. T 450(0deg) Preferably, it is 84% ​​or more, more preferably 85% or more.

[0026] Satisfying the spectral characteristics (i-5) means that the near-infrared region can be blocked and visible transmitted light can be efficiently captured. IR50 (0deg) The wavelength is preferably 615-640 nm, more preferably 615-635 nm.

[0027] Satisfying spectral characteristics (i-6) means that the spectral curve in the 610-650 nm region is less likely to shift even at high incidence angles. The absolute value of the spectral characteristic (i-6) is preferably 9 nm or less, more preferably 8 nm or less.

[0028] Satisfying spectral characteristics (i-7) to (i-8) means that the lens exhibits excellent light-shielding properties in the infrared region of 700 to 1000 nm, even at high incidence angles. T 700-1000(0deg)AVE The amount is preferably 1.2% or less, and more preferably 1.0% or less. T 700-1000(50deg)AVE The amount is preferably 1.2% or less, and more preferably 1.0% or less.

[0029] Satisfying spectral characteristics (i-9) to (i-10) means that the lens exhibits excellent light shielding in the infrared region of 1000 to 1200 nm, even at high incidence angles. T 1000-1200(0deg)AVE The amount is preferably 2% or less, and more preferably 1% or less. T 1000-1200(50deg)AVE The amount is preferably 2% or less, and more preferably 1% or less.

[0030] The spectral characteristics (i-11) to (i-12) define the reflection characteristics of the dielectric multilayer film 1. The spectral characteristics (i-13) to (i-14) define the reflection characteristics of the dielectric multilayer film 2. Because the reflectivity is low in both incident directions, reflection from the dielectric multilayer film surface, which causes stray light, can be suppressed.

[0031] R1 450-600(5deg)MAX The amount is preferably 2.5% or less, and more preferably 1.5% or less. R1 600-1200(5deg)MAX The percentage is preferably 35% or less, and more preferably 25% or less. R2 450-600(5deg)MAX The amount is preferably 2% or less, and more preferably 1.5% or less. R2 600-1200(5deg)MAX The percentage is preferably 40% or less, and more preferably 30% or less.

[0032] The optical filter of the present invention preferably further satisfies the following spectral characteristics (i-15) to (i-18). (i-15) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, in the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees, the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 450 to 600 nm 450-600(50deg)MAX less than 7% (i-16) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 600 to 1200 nm. 600-1200(50deg)MAX 45% or less (i-17) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 450 to 600 nm. 450-600(50deg)MAX less than 7% (i-18) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 600 to 1200 nm. 600-1200(50deg)MAX 45% or less

[0033] The spectral characteristics (i-15) to (i-16) define the reflection characteristics of the dielectric multilayer film 1 at high incidence angles. The spectral characteristics (i-17) to (i-18) define the reflection characteristics of the dielectric multilayer film 2 at high incidence angles. Because the reflectivity is low in both incident directions and at high incident angles, reflections from the dielectric multilayer film surface, which cause stray light, can be suppressed.

[0034] R1 450-600(50deg)MAX The amount is preferably 6.5% or less, and more preferably 6% or less. R1 600-1200(50deg)MAX The percentage is preferably 40% or less, and more preferably 30% or less. R2 450-600(50deg)MAX The amount is preferably 2% or less, and more preferably 1.5% or less. R2 600-1200(50deg)MAX The percentage is preferably 40% or less, and more preferably 30% or less.

[0035] The optical filter of the present invention preferably further satisfies the following spectral characteristics (i-19) to (i-20). (i-19) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the transmittance at a wavelength of 450 nm is T 450(0deg) The maximum transmittance for wavelengths of 1000-1200nm is defined as the maximum transmittance T. 1000-1200(0deg)MAX In that case, the transmittance T 450(0deg) / The maximum transmittance T 1000-1200(0deg)MAX ≥20 (i-20) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees, the transmittance at a wavelength of 450 nm is T 450(50deg) The maximum transmittance for wavelengths of 1000-1200nm is defined as the maximum transmittance T.1000-1200(50deg)MAX In that case, the transmittance T 450(50deg) / The maximum transmittance T 1000-1200(50deg)MAX ≥20

[0036] Satisfying spectral characteristics (i-19) to (i-20) means that both transmittance in the visible light region and shielding in the infrared region are achieved even at high incidence angles. T 450(0deg) / T 1000-1200(0deg)MAX It is preferably 22 or more, more preferably 25 or more. T 450(0deg) / T 1000-1200(50deg)MAX The value is preferably 30 or more, and more preferably 40 or more.

[0037] The optical filter of the present invention preferably further satisfies the following spectral characteristics (i-21) to (i-28). (i-21) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, in the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees, the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 450 to 700 nm 450-700(5deg)MAX less than 7% (i-22) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, in the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees, the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 450 to 700 nm 450-700(50deg)MAX less than 7% (i-23) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 700 to 1200 nm. 700-1200(5deg)MAX 45% or less (i-24) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 700 to 1200 nm. 700-1200(50deg)MAX 45% or less (i-25) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 450 to 700 nm. 450-700(5deg)MAX less than 7% (i-26) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 450 to 700 nm. 450-700(50deg)MAX less than 7% (i-27) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 700 to 1200 nm. 700-1200(5deg)MAX 45% or less (i-28) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 700 to 1200 nm. 700-1200(50deg)MAX 45% or less

[0038] By further satisfying characteristics (i-21) to (i-28), an optical filter with low reflection characteristics across a wide wavelength range can be obtained for reflections from both sides. R1 450-700(5deg)MAX The amount is preferably 3% or less, and more preferably 2% or less. R1 450-700(50deg)MAX The amount is preferably 6.5% or less, and more preferably 6% or less. R1 700-1200(5deg)MAX The percentage is preferably 35% or less, and more preferably 25% or less. R1 700-1200(50deg)MAX The percentage is preferably 35% or less, and more preferably 25% or less.

[0039] R2 450-700(5deg)MAX The amount is preferably 3% or less, and more preferably 2% or less. R2 450-700(50deg)MAX The amount is preferably 6.5% or less, and more preferably 6% or less. R2 700-1200(5deg)MAX The percentage is preferably 35% or less, and more preferably 25% or less. R2 700-1200(50deg)MAX The percentage is preferably 35% or less, and more preferably 25% or less.

[0040] The optical filter of the present invention preferably further satisfies the following spectral characteristics (i-29) to (i-33). (i-29) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the average transmittance T for wavelengths of 360-400 nm. 360-400(0deg)AVE less than 2% (i-30) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees, the average transmittance T for wavelengths 360-4000 nm360-400(50deg)AVE less than 2% (i-31) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the wavelength at which the transmittance is 50% is UV50. (0deg) However, it is in the range of 400-440nm. (i-32) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees, the wavelength at which the transmittance is 50% is UV50. (50deg) However, it is in the range of 400-440nm. (i-33) The aforementioned wavelength UV50 (0deg) and the aforementioned wavelength UV50 (50deg) The absolute value of the difference is less than 3 nm.

[0041] Satisfying spectral characteristics (i-29) to (i-30) means that the lens exhibits excellent light-shielding properties in the near-ultraviolet region of 360-400 nm, even at high incidence angles. T 360-400(0deg)AVE The amount is preferably 1.5% or less, and more preferably 1% or less. T 360-400(50deg)AVE The amount is preferably 1.5% or less, and more preferably 1% or less.

[0042] Satisfying the spectral characteristics (i-31) to (i-32) means that the near-ultraviolet region can be blocked and visible transmitted light can be efficiently captured. Satisfying the spectral characteristics (i-33) means that the spectral curve in the 400-440 nm region is less likely to shift even at high incidence angles. UV50 (0deg) The wavelength is preferably 400-430 nm, more preferably 410-430 nm. UV50 (50deg) The wavelength is preferably 400-430 nm, more preferably 410-430 nm. The absolute value of the spectral characteristic (i-33) is preferably 2.5 nm or less, more preferably 2 nm or less.

[0043] <Dielectric multilayer film> In this filter, the dielectric multilayer film is laminated as the outermost layer on both main surfaces of the substrate. Dielectric multilayer film 1 is laminated on one main surface side of the substrate, and dielectric multilayer film 2 is laminated on the other main surface side of the substrate.

[0044] In this filter, it is preferable that dielectric multilayer film 1 and dielectric multilayer film 2 satisfy all of the following spectral characteristics (v-1) to (v-4). (v-1) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the minimum transmittance T at wavelengths of 450-600 nm. 450-600(0deg)MIN over 90% (v-2) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees, the minimum transmittance T at wavelengths of 450-600 nm. 450-600(50deg)MIN over 90% (v-3) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the minimum transmittance T in the wavelength range of 600 to 1200 nm. 600-1200(0deg)MIN over 50% (v-4) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees, the minimum transmittance T is observed at wavelengths of 600 to 1200 nm. 600-1200(50deg)MIN over 50%

[0045] Satisfying the spectral characteristics (v-1) to (v-4) means that the multilayer film has high visible light transmittance, low shielding in the near-infrared region, and low angle dependence, resulting in minimal spectral change even at high incidence angles. T 450-600(0deg)MIN It is more preferably 92% or more, and even more preferably 93% or more. T 450-600(50deg)MIN It is more preferably 90.5% or more, and even more preferably 91% or more. T 600-1200(0deg)MIN It is more preferably 60% or more, and even more preferably 70% or more. T 600-1200(50deg)MIN It is more preferably 60% or more, and even more preferably 70% or more.

[0046] As shown in the spectral characteristics (v-1) to (v-2) above, the dielectric multilayer film in the present invention exhibits little change in visible light transmittance even at high incidence angles. This suppresses the generation of ripple. In the present invention, the dielectric multilayer film preferably has high transmittance in the visible light region and gently shields the near-infrared region, as shown in the spectral characteristics (v-1) to (v-4) above. If the dielectric multilayer film is designed to enhance the reflective properties, when the optical filter is mounted on an imaging device or the like, light incident from the lens may be reflected from the dielectric multilayer film surface of the optical filter and re-reflected at the lens surface (front surface), or light incident from the lens and transmitted through the optical filter may be reflected at the sensor surface (rear surface) and re-reflected at the dielectric multilayer film surface of the optical filter (stray light). These re-reflected lights can be the cause of stray light. In the present invention, stray light is suppressed by designing the dielectric multilayer film to suppress its reflective properties as much as possible. The shielding of the near-infrared light region that cannot be completely shielded by the reflective properties of the dielectric multilayer film is complemented by the absorption properties of the substrate, which will be described later, and the present invention has excellent near-infrared shielding properties as an optical filter as a whole.

[0047] In this filter, it is preferable that all dielectric multilayer films are designed as near-infrared anti-reflection layers (hereinafter also referred to as NIR anti-reflection layers).

[0048] The NIR anti-reflective layer is, for example, composed of a dielectric multilayer film in which dielectric films with different refractive indices are alternately stacked. Examples of dielectric films include low refractive index dielectric films (low refractive index films) and high refractive index dielectric films (high refractive index films), and it is preferable to stack these alternately.

[0049] The high refractive index film preferably has a refractive index of 1.6 or higher, and more preferably 2.2 to 2.5. Examples of materials for the high refractive index film include Ta2O5, TiO2, TiO, Ti2O3, and Nb2O5. Other commercially available products include OS50 (Ti3O5), OS10 (Ti4O7), OA500 (a mixture of Ta2O5 and ZrO2), and OA600 (a mixture of Ta2O5 and TiO2), all manufactured by Canon Optron. Of these, TiO2 is preferred in terms of film formation properties, reproducibility of refractive index, and stability.

[0050] The low refractive index film preferably has a refractive index of less than 1.6, more preferably 1.4 or more and 1.5 or less. Examples of materials for the low refractive index film include SiO2, SiO x N y , MgF2, etc. Other commercially available products include S4F and S5F (a mixture of SiO2 and AlO2) manufactured by Canon Optron. Among these, SiO2 is preferred in terms of reproducibility, stability, economy, etc. in film formation.

[0051] As described above, in order to form a dielectric multilayer film with suppressed reflection characteristics, it is possible to combine several dielectric films with different spectral characteristics when transmitting and selecting a desired wavelength band.

[0052] The total number of stacked layers of the NIR antireflection layer is preferably 10 layers or less, more preferably 9 layers or less, and even more preferably 8 layers or less. In order to suppress reflection in the visible wavelength band even when the incident angle changes, a film with a low reflectance over the entire wavelength band is preferred rather than a film that reflects a specific wavelength. Also, the film thickness of the antireflection layer is preferably 200 to 600 μm as a whole. It is preferable that both the antireflection layer composed of the dielectric multilayer film 1 and the antireflection layer composed of the dielectric multilayer film 2 satisfy the above-mentioned number of stacked layers and film thickness.

[0053] For the formation of the dielectric multilayer film, for example, vacuum film formation processes such as CVD method, sputtering method, vacuum evaporation method, and wet film formation processes such as spray method and dip method can be used.

[0054] The NIR antireflection layer may provide predetermined optical characteristics with one layer (a group of dielectric multilayer films) or with two layers. When there are two or more layers, each antireflection layer may have the same configuration or a different configuration.

[0055] The antireflection layer composed of the dielectric multilayer film 1 or the dielectric multilayer film 2 may be laminated on either main surface of the base material. Usually, however, it is preferable that the dielectric multilayer film 1 is laminated on the near-infrared absorbing glass side and the dielectric multilayer film 2 is laminated on the resin film side. Further, when mounting the optical filter on an imaging device, the dielectric multilayer film 1 is placed on the lens side and the dielectric multilayer film 2 is placed on the sensor side.

[0056] <Base material> In the optical filter of the present invention, the base material has a near-infrared absorbing glass and a resin film with a thickness of 10 μm or less. The resin film contains a resin and a dye (NIR1) having a maximum absorption wavelength at 680 to 740 nm in the resin, and is laminated on at least one main surface of the near-infrared absorbing glass.

[0057] <Spectral characteristics of the base material> It is preferable that the base material satisfies all of the following spectral characteristics (ii-1) to (ii-7). (ii-1) The average internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 450 to 600 nm 450-600AVE is 84% or more (ii-2) The maximum internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 450 to 600 nm 450-600MAX is 90% or more (ii-3) The internal transmittance T at a wavelength of 450 nm 450 is 80% or more (ii-4) The wavelength IR50 at which the internal transmittance becomes 50% is in the range of 610 to 650 nm (ii-5) The average internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 750 to 1000 nm 750-1000AVE is 1.5% or less (ii-6) The maximum internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 1000 to 1200 nm 1000-1200MAX is 5% or less (ii-7) The internal transmittance T 450 / the maximum internal transmittance T 1000-1200MAX ≧15

[0058] By satisfying the spectral characteristics (ii-1) to (ii-2), it means that the transmittance in the visible light region of 450 to 600 nm is excellent. T 450-600AVEPreferably, it is 85% or more, more preferably 86% or more. T 450-600MAX The percentage is preferably 92% or more, and more preferably 93% or more.

[0059] Satisfying spectral characteristics (ii-3) means that the material exhibits excellent transmittance in the blue light region. T 450 The percentage is preferably 83% or more, and more preferably 85% or more.

[0060] Satisfying spectral characteristics (ii-4) means that the near-infrared region can be blocked and visible transmitted light can be efficiently captured. IR50 is preferably in the range of 615 to 640 nm, more preferably 615 to 635 nm.

[0061] Satisfying spectral characteristics (ii-5) means that the material exhibits excellent light-shielding properties in the near-infrared region of 750-1000 nm. T 750-1000AVE The amount is preferably 1% or less, and more preferably 0.7% or less.

[0062] Satisfying spectral characteristics (ii-6) means that the material exhibits excellent light-shielding properties in the infrared region of 1000-1200 nm. T 1000-1200MAX The amount is preferably 4.5% or less, and more preferably 4.3% or less.

[0063] Satisfying spectral characteristics (ii-7) means that both transmittance in the visible light region and shielding in the infrared region are achieved. T 450 / T 1000-1200MAX Preferably, it is 17 or more, more preferably 19 or more.

[0064] In the present invention, the substrate exhibits excellent transmittance in the visible light region and light shielding in the near-infrared and infrared light regions, as shown in the spectral characteristics (ii-1) to (ii-7) above. In particular, the high light shielding performance in the near-infrared and infrared light regions can compensate for the light shielding performance of the dielectric multilayer film described above.

[0065] In the present invention, the substrate possesses both the absorption capacity of near-infrared absorbing glass and the absorption capacity of a resin film containing a near-infrared absorbing dye (NIR1).

[0066] <Near-infrared absorbing glass> The near-infrared absorbing glass preferably satisfies all of the following spectral characteristics (iii-1) to (iii-6). (iii-1) Average internal transmittance T at wavelength 450~600nm 450-600AVE over 90% (iii-2) Internal transmittance T at a wavelength of 450 nm 450 over 92% (iii-3) The wavelength IR50 at which the internal transmittance is 50% is in the range of 625-650 nm. (iii-4) Average internal transmittance T at wavelength 750~1000nm 750-1000AVE less than 2.5% (iii-5) Maximum internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 1000-1200 nm 1000-1200MAX less than 5% (iii-6) Internal transmittance T 450 / Maximum internal transmittance T 1000-1200MAX ≥10

[0067] Satisfying spectral characteristic (iii-1) means excellent transmittance in the visible light region of 450-600 nm, and satisfying spectral characteristic (iii-2) means excellent transmittance in the blue light region. T 450-600AVE The percentage is preferably 94% or more, and more preferably 95% or more. T 450 The percentage is preferably 83% or more, and more preferably 85% or more.

[0068] Satisfying spectral characteristics (iii-3) means that the near-infrared region can be blocked and visible transmitted light can be efficiently captured. IR50 is preferably in the range of 625 to 645 nm, more preferably 625 to 640 nm.

[0069] Satisfying spectral characteristics (iii-4) means that the material exhibits excellent light-shielding properties in the near-infrared region of 750-1000 nm. T 750-1000AVE The amount is preferably 2% or less, and more preferably 1.2% or less.

[0070] Satisfying spectral characteristics (iii-5) means that the material exhibits excellent light-shielding properties in the infrared region of 1000-1200 nm. T 1000-1200MAX The amount is preferably 4.8% or less, and more preferably 4.5% or less.

[0071] Satisfying spectral characteristics (iii-6) means that both transmittance in the visible light region and shielding in the infrared region are achieved. T 450 / T 1000-1200MAX The value is preferably 15 or more, more preferably 18 or more.

[0072] In the present invention, it is preferable that the near-infrared absorbing glass begins absorbing near-infrared light in the 625-650 nm region, as shown in characteristic (iii-3) above, and exhibits high light-shielding properties from 750 nm onward, as shown in characteristic (iii-4) above. This provides a substrate that can compensate for the light-shielding properties of the dielectric multilayer film described above.

[0073] The near-infrared absorbing glass is not limited to any glass that can obtain the above spectral characteristics, and examples include phthalate glass and phosphate glass that contain copper ions. Among these, phosphate glass is preferred from the viewpoint of easily obtaining the above spectral characteristics. Note that "phosphate glass" also includes silicate glass in which part of the glass skeleton is composed of SiO2.

[0074] For example, it is preferable that the phosphate-based glass contains the following glass components. The percentages of each glass component listed below are expressed as mass percent in terms of oxides. P2O5 is the main component (glass-forming oxide) that forms glass and is an essential component for enhancing near-infrared ray blocking. However, if the concentration is less than 65%, the effect is not sufficiently obtained, and if it exceeds 74%, the melting temperature rises and the transmittance in the visible range decreases, which is undesirable. Preferably, the concentration is 67-73%, and more preferably 68-72%. Al2O3 is an essential component for improving weather resistance, but its effect is not sufficiently obtained if it is less than 5%, and if it exceeds 10%, the melting temperature of the glass increases, reducing near-infrared cut properties and visible light transmittance, which is undesirable. Preferably, it is 6-10%, and more preferably 7-9%. B2O3 is an essential component for lowering the melting temperature of glass, but its effect is not sufficiently obtained if it is less than 0.5%, and it is undesirable if it exceeds 3% because the near-infrared blocking properties decrease. Preferably, it is 0.7 to 2.5%, and more preferably 0.8 to 2.0%. Although Li2O is not an essential component, it has the effect of lowering the melting temperature of the glass. However, it is undesirable if the amount exceeds 10% because the glass becomes unstable. Preferably, it is 0-5%, and more preferably 0-3%. Na2O is an essential component for lowering the melting temperature of glass, but its effect is not sufficiently obtained if it is less than 3%, and it is undesirable if it exceeds 10% because the glass becomes unstable. Preferably, it is 4-9%, and more preferably 5-9%. Li2O + Na2O is an essential component for lowering the melting temperature of glass, but its effect is insufficient at concentrations below 3%, and undesirable at concentrations above 15% because it makes the glass unstable. Preferably, the concentration is 4-13%, and more preferably 5-10%.

[0075] Although MgO is not an essential component, it does enhance the stability of the glass. However, concentrations exceeding 2% are undesirable because they reduce the near-infrared ray blocking properties. Preferably, the concentration is 1% or less, and it is even preferable that it is not present at all. Although CaO is not an essential component, it does enhance the stability of the glass. However, concentrations exceeding 2% are undesirable because they reduce the near-infrared ray blocking properties. Preferably, the concentration is 1.5% or less, and it is even preferable that it is not present at all. Although SrO is not an essential component, it has the effect of enhancing the stability of the glass. However, if it exceeds 5%, the near-infrared cut-off property will deteriorate, which is not preferable. Preferably, it is 0 to 4%, and more preferably 0 to 3%. BaO is an essential component for lowering the melting temperature of the glass. However, if it is less than 3%, the effect cannot be fully obtained, and if it exceeds 9%, the glass will become unstable, which is not preferable. Preferably, it is 3 to 8%, and more preferably 4 to 8%. MgO + CaO + SrO + BaO is an essential component for enhancing the stability of the glass and lowering the melting temperature of the glass. However, if it is less than 3%, the effect is not sufficient, and if it exceeds 15%, the glass will become unstable, which is not preferable. Preferably, it is 3 to 12%, and more preferably 4 to 10%.

[0076] CuO is an essential component for enhancing the near-infrared cut-off property. However, if it is less than 0.5%, the effect cannot be fully obtained, and if it exceeds 20%, the visible light transmittance will decrease, which is not preferable. Preferably, it is 1 to 15%, and more preferably 2 to 10%. Most preferably, it is 3 to 9%.

[0077] In phosphate glass, it is preferably substantially free of K2O. K2O is known to have the effect of lowering the melting temperature of glass. However, as confirmed by the present inventors, when both K2O and Na2O are contained in phosphate glass, the melting temperature of the glass becomes higher as compared with the case where only Na2O is contained without containing K2O. The following reasons are considered for this. The liquidus temperature when P2O5 and Na2O are mixed in equimolar amounts is about 628 °C from the phase diagram of the binary system. On the other hand, the liquidus temperature when P2O5 and K2O are mixed in equimolar amounts exceeds 800 °C from the phase diagram of the binary system. This suggests that in phosphate glass, when a part of Na2O is replaced with K2O, the liquidus temperature increases and the melting temperature also rises. Note that "substantially free of" in the present invention means not intentionally used as a raw material, and inevitable impurities mixed from raw material components or manufacturing processes are regarded as not substantially contained. Further, considering the above-mentioned inevitable impurities, "substantially free of" means that the content is 0.05% or less.

[0078] In phosphate glass, in order to obtain spectroscopic characteristics with high visible light transmittance and low transmittance of light in the near-infrared region, for copper ions in the glass component, it is necessary to have absorption in the ultraviolet region and be a factor that lowers the visible light transmittance Cu + having absorption in the near-infrared region closer than 2+ is important to have as much as possible. Copper in the glass component is reduced more as the melting temperature of the glass is higher, that is, Cu 2+ is reduced to Cu + tends to occur. Therefore, in order to have a large amount of Cu 2+ it is effective to lower the melting temperature of the glass as much as possible. Note that the melting temperature of the near-infrared cut-off filter glass of the present invention is preferably 1150 °C or lower, more preferably 1100 °C or lower, and even more preferably 1080 °C or lower. Therefore, the ratio of BaO and B2O3, which have the effect of lowering the melting temperature of glass, is increased compared to Al2O3, which has the effect of raising the melting temperature of glass. The balance of these glass components should be such that (BaO + B2O3) / Al2O3 is large, but if it is too large, it will lead to a decrease in weather resistance, so these ratios are in the range of 0.3 to 2.4. Furthermore, these ratios are preferably 0.3 to 2.0, and more preferably 0.5 to 1.5. In phosphate-based glasses, to obtain spectral characteristics with high visible-range transmittance and low near-infrared light transmittance, specifically a steep cutoff characteristic for light around 600-700 nm, the Cu in the glass is important. 2+ The distortion of the 6-coordinate structure is reduced, Cu 2+ Shifting the absorption peak to the longer wavelength side, that is, Cu in glass 2+ It is important to further enhance the absorption of near-infrared light by this method. Therefore, Cu in glass 2+ To reduce the distortion of the 6-coordinate structure, the number of non-crosslinked oxygen atoms in the glass is large, and the field strength of the modified oxide is high (field strength is the value obtained by dividing the valence Z by the square of the ionic radius r: Z / r 2 It was thought that the coefficient of attraction (which represents the degree to which the cation attracts oxygen) needed to be small. In order to increase the number of non-crosslinked oxygen atoms in glass, it is necessary to have a higher amount of P2O5 in the network oxides that form the glass network compared to other network oxides. Since P2O5 contains more oxygen in its molecule than Al2O3 and B2O3, Cu 2+ This makes it easier for non-crosslinked oxygen to coordinate, Cu 2+ The surrounding distortion is reduced. On the other hand, to improve the weather resistance of the glass, it is effective to increase the ratio of Al2O3 to P2O5, which affects weather resistance. Therefore, the balance of the network oxides contained in the glass is in the range of 6.5 to 10 for P2O5 / Al2O3. Furthermore, these ratios are preferably 7 to 10, and more preferably 7 to 9.5.

[0079] Furthermore, the smaller the field strength of the modified oxide in the glass, the smaller the wavenumber of the absorption peak becomes. 2+ It has been found that the absorption of light in the near-infrared region is increased. To achieve this, it is effective to include a larger amount of Na2O, which has a relatively low field strength, compared to other modified oxides. From this perspective, the balance of modified oxides contained in the glass should be such that a large Na2O / (Li2O+MgO+CaO+SrO+BaO) ratio is desirable. However, if it is too large, it will lead to a decrease in weather resistance, so these ratios should be in the range of 0.5 to 3. Furthermore, these ratios are preferably 0.5 to 2.5, and more preferably 0.7 to 2.

[0080] Furthermore, as near-infrared absorbing glass, chemically strengthened glass obtained by exchanging alkali metal ions with small ionic radii (e.g., Li ions, Na ions) present on the main surface of the glass plate with alkali ions with larger ionic radii (e.g., Na ions or K ions for Li ions, and K ions for Na ions) by ion exchange at a temperature below the glass transition temperature may be used.

[0081] The near-infrared absorbing glass preferably has a thickness of 0.5 mm or less, more preferably 0.3 mm or less, from the viewpoint of reducing the height of the camera module, and preferably has a thickness of 0.15 mm or more, from the viewpoint of element strength.

[0082] <Resin film> The resin film preferably satisfies all of the following spectral characteristics (iv-1) to (iv-5). (iv-1) Average internal transmittance T at wavelength 450~600nm 450-600AVE over 93% (iv-2) Maximum internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 450-600 nm 450-600MAX over 95% (iv-3) Internal transmittance T at a wavelength of 450 nm 450 over 86% (iv-4) The shortest wavelength at which the internal transmittance is 50% in the spectral transmittance curve for wavelengths of 650-900 nm is defined as IR50. (S)The longest wavelength is IR50 (L) In that case, IR50 (L) -IR50 (S) ≥90nm (iv-5) Minimum internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 700-800 nm 700-800MIN less than 10%

[0083] Satisfying spectral characteristics (iv-1) and (iv-2) means that the material exhibits excellent transmittance in the visible light region from 450 to 600 nm. T 450-600AVE The percentage is preferably 93.5% or higher, and more preferably 94% or higher. T 450-600MAX The percentage is preferably 96% or more, and more preferably 97% or more.

[0084] Satisfying spectral characteristics (iv-3) means that the material exhibits excellent transmittance in the blue light region. T 450 Preferably, it is 88% or more, more preferably 89% or more.

[0085] Satisfying spectral characteristics (iv-4) means that a wide range of near-infrared light in the vicinity of 700 nm can be blocked. IR50 (L) -IR50 (S) The wavelength is preferably 95 nm or greater, and more preferably 100 nm or greater.

[0086] Satisfying spectral characteristics (iv-5) means that the material exhibits excellent light-shielding properties in the near-infrared region of 700-800 nm. T 700-800MIN The percentage is preferably 8% or less, and more preferably 7% or less.

[0087] The resin film preferably further satisfies the following spectral characteristics (iv-6) to (iv-7). (iv-6) Wavelength IR50 at which internal transmittance is 50% (S) However, it is in the range of 650-700nm. (iv-7) Wavelength IR50 at which internal transmittance is 50% (L)is in the range of 740 to 850 nm By satisfying the spectral characteristics (iv-6) to (iv-7), it means that the near-infrared light region near 700 nm can be efficiently blocked. IR50 (S) is preferably 650 to 690 nm, more preferably 660 to 690 nm. IR50 (L) is preferably 750 to 830 nm, more preferably 760 to 830 nm.

[0088] The resin film preferably further satisfies the following spectral characteristic (iv-8). (iv-8) The average internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 700 to 800 nm 700-800AVE is 30% or less By satisfying the spectral characteristic (iv-8), it means that the resin film has excellent light blocking properties in the near-infrared region of 700 to 800 nm. T 700-800AVE is preferably 28% or less, more preferably 25% or less.

[0089] The resin film preferably further satisfies the following spectral characteristics (iv-9) to (iv-11). (iv-9) The wavelength UV50 at which the internal transmittance is 50% is in the range of 400 to 440 nm (iv-10) The average internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 370 to 400 nm 370-400AVE is 3% or less (iv-11) The maximum internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 370 to 400 nm 370-400MAX is 5% or less By satisfying the spectral characteristics (iv-9) to (iv-11), it means that the resin film has excellent light blocking properties in the near-ultraviolet region of 370 to 400 nm. UV50 is preferably in the range of 400 to 430 nm, more preferably 410 to 430 nm. T 370-400AVE is preferably 2% or less, more preferably 1% or less. T 370-400MAX is preferably 4.8% or less, more preferably 4.6% or less.

[0090] The resin film in the present invention contains a dye (NIR1) having a maximum absorption wavelength at 680 to 740 nm, and as shown in the above characteristics (iv-4) and (iv-5), it is particularly excellent in wide light-shielding properties in the near-infrared light region around 700 nm. Thereby, the near-infrared light region around 700 nm where the light-shielding property of the infrared-absorbing glass is slightly weak can be shielded by the absorption characteristics of the dye.

[0091] The dye (NIR1) has a maximum absorption wavelength in the resin at 680 to 740 nm, preferably 700 to 730 nm. Here, the resin refers to the resin constituting the resin film. The NIR dye may consist of one type of compound or may contain two or more types of compounds. Here, it is preferable that the resin film in the present invention further contains other near-infrared absorbing dyes having different maximum absorption wavelengths in addition to the dye (NIR1). Thereby, the resin film can obtain wide light-shielding properties in the near-infrared light region around 700 nm, and the characteristic (iv-4) is easily obtained. As the other near-infrared absorbing dye, a dye (NIR2) having a maximum absorption wavelength in the resin 30 to 130 nm larger than that of the dye (NIR1) is preferable. Further, the maximum absorption wavelength of the dye (NIR2) is preferably 740 to 870 nm.

[0092] From the viewpoints of the region of the maximum absorption wavelength, the transmittance in the visible light region, the solubility in the resin, and the durability, a squarylium compound is preferable as the dye (NIR1). The maximum absorption wavelength of the squarylium compound as the dye (NIR1) is preferably 680 to 740 nm. From the viewpoints of the region of the maximum absorption wavelength, the transmittance in the visible light region, the solubility in the resin, and the durability, a squarylium compound and a cyanine compound are preferable as the dye (NIR2). Further, the maximum absorption wavelength of the squarylium compound as the dye (NIR2) is preferably 740 to 770 nm. The maximum absorption wavelength of the cyanine compound as the dye (NIR2) is preferably 740 to 860 nm.

[0093] <NIR1: Squarylium compound> Furthermore, if two or more identical symbols exist in a squarylium compound, these symbols may be identical or different. The same applies to cyanine compounds.

[0094] <Squallium compound (I)>

[0095] [ka]

[0096] However, the symbols in the above formula are as follows: R 24 and R 26 Each of these independently consists of a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a C1-C20 alkyl or alkoxy group, a C1-C10 acyloxy group, a C6-C11 aryl group, a C7-C18 alaryl group which may have substituents and may have oxygen atoms between carbon atoms, and -NR 27 R 28 (R 27 and R 28 These are, independently, a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and -C(=O)-R 29 (R 29 (This may include hydrogen atoms, halogen atoms, hydroxyl groups, hydrocarbon groups having 1 to 25 carbon atoms that may have substituents, unsaturated bonds between carbon atoms, oxygen atoms, or saturated or unsaturated ring structures), -NHR 30 , or -SO2-R 30 (R 30 (R) represents a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 25 carbon atoms, in which each hydrogen atom may be substituted with a halogen atom, hydroxyl group, carboxyl group, sulfo group, or cyano group, and which may contain unsaturated bonds, oxygen atoms, or saturated or unsaturated ring structures between carbon atoms. ) or a group represented by the following formula (S) (R) 41 , R 42 k independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or an alkyl or alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms. k is 2 or 3.

[0097] [ka]

[0098] R 21 and R 22 , R 22 and R 25 , and R 21 and R 23 These may be linked together to form heterocycles A, B, and C, respectively, with nitrogen atoms, each having a membership of 5 or 6. R when a heteroalgebra A is formed 21 and R 22 This represents an alkylene group or alkylene oxy group in which the hydrogen atoms may be substituted with an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, or an acyloxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms that may have substituents, as the divalent group -Q- to which these are bonded. R when a heteroalgebra B is formed 22 and R 25 , and R when a heterocyclic ring C is formed 21 and R 23 These are the divalent groups -X to which they are bonded. 1 -Y 1 -and -X 2 -Y 2 -(The side that bonds to nitrogen is X) 1 and X 2 ) as X 1 and X 2 These are the groups represented by the following formulas (1x) or (2x), and Y 1 and Y 2 Each of these is a group represented by one of the following formulas (1y) to (5y). 1 and X 2 However, in the case of the base represented by the following formula (2x), Y 1 and Y 2 Each of these may be a single bond, in which case there may be an oxygen atom between the carbon atoms.

[0099] [ka]

[0100] In formula (1x), the four Zs are each independently a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, an alkyl or alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or -NR 38 R 39 (R 38 and R 39 Each of these independently represents either a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms. 31 ~R 36 Each independently comprises a hydrogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl group, or a C6-C10 aryl group, R 37 This represents an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an aryl group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms. R 27 , R 28 , R 29 , R 31 ~R 37 , R when it does not form a heteroalgebra 21 ~R 23 , and R 25 These may bond with any of the others to form a five-membered ring or a six-membered ring. 31 and R 36 , R 31 and R 37 They may be directly joined. When R does not form a heteroalgebra, 21 , R 22 , R 23 and R 25 Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a C1-C20 alkyl or alkoxy group, a C1-C10 acyloxy group, a C6-C11 aryl group, or a C7-C18 alaryl group which may have substituents or oxygen atoms between carbon atoms.

[0101] Examples of compound (I) include compounds represented by any of formulas (I-1) to (I-3), and from the viewpoint of solubility in the resin, heat resistance and light resistance in the resin, and visible light transmittance of the resin layer containing it, the compound represented by formula (I-1) is particularly preferred.

[0102] [ka]

[0103] The symbols in formulas (I-1) to (I-3) are the same as those specified for the same symbols in formula (I), and the preferred embodiments are also the same.

[0104] In compound (I-1), X 1 As for the base, (2x) is preferred, Y 1 A single bond or group (1y) is preferred. In this case, R 31 ~R 36 Preferably, it is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and more preferably a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. 1 -X 1 Specifically, examples include the divalent organic groups shown in formulas (11-1) to (12-3).

[0105] -C(CH3)2-CH(CH3)- …(11-1) -C(CH3)2-CH2- …(11-2) -C(CH3)2-CH(C2H5)- …(11-3) -C(CH3)2-C(CH3)(nC3H7)- …(11-4) -C(CH3)2-CH2-CH2- …(12-1) -C(CH3)2-CH2-CH(CH3)- …(12-2) -C(CH3)2-CH(CH3)-CH2- …(12-3)

[0106] Furthermore, in compound (I-1), R 21 From the viewpoint of solubility, heat resistance, and the steepness of the change near the boundary between the visible and near-infrared regions in the spectral transmittance curve, the group represented by formula (4-1) or (4-2) is independently more preferred.

[0107] [ka]

[0108] In equations (4-1) and (4-2), R71 ~R 75 This independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

[0109] In compound (I-1), R 24 -NR 27 R 28 Preferably. -NR 27 R 28 From the perspective of solubility in resins and coating solvents, -NH-C(=O)-R 29 or -NH-SO2-R 30 It is preferable.

[0110] In compound (I-1), R 24 -NH-C(=O)-R 29 The compound is shown in formula (I-11).

[0111] [ka]

[0112] R 23 and R 26 These are preferably, independently, a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or an alkyl or alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, with a hydrogen atom being more preferred in any case.

[0113] R 29 Preferred substituents include C1-C20 alkyl groups which may have substituents, C6-C10 aryl groups which may have substituents, or C7-C18 alaryl groups which may have substituents and may have oxygen atoms between carbon atoms. Examples of substituents include hydroxyl groups, carboxyl groups, sulfo groups, cyano groups, C1-C6 alkyl groups, C1-C6 fluoroalkyl groups, C1-C6 alkoxy groups, and C1-C6 acyloxy groups.

[0114] R 29Examples of the group include a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl group having 1 to 17 carbon atoms, a phenyl group optionally substituted with an alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and an aralkyl group having 7 to 18 carbon atoms which may have an oxygen atom between carbon atoms, and a group selected therefrom is preferred.

[0115] R 29 Examples of the group include a hydrocarbon group having 5 to 25 carbon atoms which may have at least one branch, in which one or more hydrogen atoms may be independently substituted with a hydroxyl group, a carboxyl group, a sulfo group or a cyano group, and which may contain an unsaturated bond, an oxygen atom, a saturated or unsaturated ring structure between carbon atoms, and such a group can also be preferably used.

[0116] More specifically, examples of the compound (I-11) include the compounds shown in the following table. In addition, for the compounds shown in the following table, the meanings of the respective symbols are the same on the left and right of the squarylium skeleton.

[0117] [Table 1]

[0118] Among these, as the compound (I-11), the compounds (1-11-1) to (1-11-12), and the compounds (1-11-17) to (1-11-28) are preferable from the viewpoints of solubility in resin, maximum absorption wavelength, light resistance, heat resistance, and high absorbance. Particularly, the compounds (1-11-1) to (1-11-12) are preferable from the viewpoints of light resistance and heat resistance. Since the light shielding property in the ultraviolet region by the dielectric multilayer film in the configuration of the present invention is gentle, the light resistance of the dye is particularly important.

[0119] <NIR2: Squarylium compound> The squarylium compound as the dye (NIR2) is preferably a compound represented by the following formula (II).

[0120] <Squarylium compound (II)>

[0121] [Chemical formula]

[0122] However, the symbols in the above formula are as follows: Each ring Z is independently a 5-membered or 6-membered ring having 0 to 3 heteroatoms in the ring, and the hydrogen atoms in ring Z may be substituted. R 1 and R 2 , R 2 and R 3 , and R 1 The carbon atoms or heteroatoms that make up ring Z are They may be linked to each other and form heterocycles A1, B1, and C1 with nitrogen atoms, respectively, in which case the hydrogen atoms in heterocycles A1, B1, and C1 may be substituted. 1 and R 2 Each of these independently represents a hydrocarbon group which may contain an unsaturated bond, heteroatom, saturated or unsaturated ring structure between a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or carbon atoms, and which may have substituents. 4 and R when it does not form a heterocycle 3 Each of these independently represents an alkyl or alkoxy group which may contain a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a heteroatom between carbon atoms, and which may have substituents.

[0123] Examples of compound (II) include compounds represented by any of formulas (II-1) to (II-3), and from the viewpoint of solubility in the resin and visible light transmittance in the resin, the compound represented by formula (II-3) is particularly preferred.

[0124] [ka]

[0125] In formula (II-1) and formula (II-2), R 1 and R 2Each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or an alkyl group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms which may have substituents, and R 3 ~R 6 Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, which may have substituents.

[0126] In formula (II-3), R 1 , R 4 , and R 9 ~R 12 Each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or an alkyl group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms which may have substituents, and R 7 and R 8 Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a C1-C5 alkyl group which may have substituents.

[0127] R in compound (II-1) and compound (II-2) 1 and R 2 From the viewpoint of solubility in resin, visible light transmittance, etc., an alkyl group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms is preferred, and an alkyl group having 7 to 15 carbon atoms is more preferred, R 1 and R 2 At least one of them is more preferably an alkyl group having a branched chain with 7 to 15 carbon atoms, R 1 and R 2 Alkyl groups having branched chains with 8 to 15 carbon atoms are particularly preferred for both.

[0128] R in compound (II-3) 1 From the viewpoint of solubility in transparent resins and visible light transmittance, alkyl groups having 1 to 15 carbon atoms are preferred, alkyl groups having 1 to 10 carbon atoms are more preferred, and ethyl groups and isopropyl groups are particularly preferred.

[0129] R 4 From the viewpoint of visible light transmittance and ease of synthesis, hydrogen atoms and halogen atoms are preferred, with hydrogen atoms being particularly preferred. R 7 and R 8The following are preferred independently: a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, and a C1-C5 alkyl group which may be substituted with a halogen atom; a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, and a methyl group are more preferred.

[0130] R 9 ~R 12 The following are preferred independently: a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, and a C1-C5 alkyl group which may be substituted with a halogen atom. -CR 9 R 10 -CR 11 R 12 -Examples include the divalent organic groups represented by the following groups (13-1) to (13-5). -CH(CH3)-C(CH3)2- …(13-1) -C(CH3)2-CH(CH3)- …(13-2) -C(CH3)2-CH2- …(13-3) -C(CH3)2-CH(C2H5)- …(13-4) -CH(CH3)-C(CH3)(CH2-CH(CH3)2)-…(13-5)

[0131] More specifically, compounds (II-3) include those shown in the table below. Furthermore, in the compounds shown in the table below, the meaning of each symbol is the same on both the left and right sides of the squarylium skeleton.

[0132] [Table 2]

[0133] Among these compounds, compounds (II-3-1) to (II-3-4) are preferred as compound (II-3) from the viewpoint of solubility in resin, high extinction coefficient, light resistance, and heat resistance.

[0134] Compounds (I) to (II) can be produced by known methods respectively. For compound (I), it can be produced by the methods described in U.S. Patent No. 5,543,086, U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014 / 0061505, and International Publication No. 2014 / 088063. For compound (II), it can be produced by the method described in International Publication No. 2017 / 135359.

[0135] <NIR2: Cyanine compound> As the cyanine compound which is the dye (NIR2), it is preferably a compound represented by the following formula (III) and formula (IV).

[0136] <Cyanine compounds (III), (IV)>

[0137]

Chemical formula

[0138] However, the symbols in the above formula are as follows. R 101 ~R 109 and R 121 ~R 131 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, or an aryl group having 5 to 20 carbon atoms. R 110 ~R 114 and R 132 ~R 136 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or an alkyl group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms. X - represents a monovalent anion. n1 and n2 are 0 or 1. -(CH2) n1 -containing carbocyclic ring, and a hydrogen atom bonded to the -(CH2) n2 -containing carbocyclic ring may be substituted with a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, or an aryl group having 5 to 20 carbon atoms.

[0139] In the above, the alkyl group (including the alkyl group of the alkoxy group) may be linear, branched, or saturated. The aryl group is a group that is bonded via carbon atoms constituting the aromatic ring of an aromatic compound, such as a benzene ring, naphthalene ring, biphenyl, furan ring, thiophene ring, pyrrole ring, etc. Substituents in C1-C15 alkyl or alkoxy groups, or C5-C20 aryl groups, which may have substituents, include halogen atoms and C1-C10 alkoxy groups.

[0140] In equations (III) and (IV), R 101 and R 121 The alkyl group is preferably a C1-C15 alkyl group or a C5-C20 aryl group, and a branched C1-C15 alkyl group is more preferred from the viewpoint of maintaining high visible light transmittance in the resin.

[0141] In equations (III) and (IV), R 102 ~R 105 , R 108 , R 109 , R 122 ~R 127 , R 130 and R 131 Each of these is preferably an independent hydrogen atom, an alkyl or alkoxy group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, or an aryl group having 5 to 20 carbon atoms, with hydrogen atoms being more preferred from the viewpoint of obtaining high visible light transmittance.

[0142] In equations (III) and (IV), R 110 ~R 114 and R 132 ~R 136 Each of these is preferably a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, with hydrogen atoms being more preferred from the viewpoint of obtaining high visible light transmittance.

[0143] R 106 , R 107 , R 128 and R 129Each of these is preferably a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, or an aryl group having 5 to 20 carbon atoms (which may include linear, cyclic, or branched alkyl groups), and more preferably a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms. 106 and R 107 , R 128 and R 129 The same group is preferable.

[0144] X - As for, I - BF4 - PF6 - ClO4 - Examples include anions represented by formulas (X1) and (X2), preferably BF4 - , or PF6 - That is the case.

[0145] [ka]

[0146] In the following explanation, in pigment (III), R 101 ~R 114 The part excluding the skeleton It is also called (III). The same applies to pigment (IV).

[0147] In equation (III), compounds with n1 = 1 are shown in equation (III-1) below, and compounds with n1 = 0 are shown in equation (III-2) below.

[0148] [ka]

[0149] In equations (III-1) and (III-2), R 101 ~R 114 and X - This is the same as in the case of equation (III). R 115 ~R 120Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl or alkoxy group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms which may have substituents, or an aryl group having 5 to 20 carbon atoms. 115 ~R 120 Each of these is preferably a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, or an aryl group having 5 to 20 carbon atoms (which may include linear, cyclic, or branched alkyl groups), and more preferably a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms. 115 ~R 120 It is preferable that they be the same group.

[0150] In equation (IV), compounds with n² = 1 are shown in equation (IV-1) below, and compounds with n² = 0 are shown in equation (IV-2) below.

[0151] [ka]

[0152] In equations (IV-1) and (IV-2), R 121 ~R 136 and X - This is the same as in case (IV). 137 ~R 142 Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl or alkoxy group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms which may have substituents, or an aryl group having 5 to 20 carbon atoms. 137 ~R 142 Each of these is preferably a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, or an aryl group having 5 to 20 carbon atoms (which may include linear, cyclic, or branched alkyl groups), and more preferably a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms. 137 ~R 142 It is preferable that they be the same group.

[0153] More specifically, the compounds represented by formulas (III-1), (III-2), (IV-1), and (IV-2) are those in which the atoms or groups bonded to each skeleton are those shown in the table below. In all the compounds shown in the table below, R 101 ~R 109 The terms are identical on both sides of the equation. In all the compounds shown in the table below, R 121 ~R 131 The terms on both sides of the equation are identical.

[0154] R in the table below 110 -R 114 and R in the table below 132 -R 136 The symbol indicates the atom or group bonded to the central benzene ring in each formula, and "H" is written when all five are hydrogen atoms. 110 -R 114 If one of the atoms is a substituent and the others are hydrogen atoms, only the combination of the sign of the substituent and the substituent is listed. For example, "R 112 The description "-C(CH3)3" is R 112 This indicates that -C(CH3)3 and the others are hydrogen atoms. 132 -R 136 The same applies to this matter.

[0155] R in the table below 115 -R 120 and R in the table below 137 -R 142 R indicates the atom or group bonded to the central cyclohexane ring in formulas (III-1) and (IV-1), and is denoted as "H" if all six are hydrogen atoms. 115 -R 120 If one of the atoms is a substituent and the others are hydrogen atoms, only the combination of the sign of the substituent and the substituent is listed. 137 -R 142 The same applies to this matter.

[0156] R in the table below 115 -R 118 and R in the table below 137 -R140 R indicates the atom or group bonded to the central cyclopentane ring in formulas (III-2) and (IV-2), and is denoted as "H" if all four are hydrogen atoms. 115 -R 118 If one of the atoms is a substituent and the others are hydrogen atoms, only the combination of the sign of the substituent and the substituent is listed. 137 -R 140 The same applies to this matter.

[0157] [Table 3]

[0158] Among these, dyes (III-1-1) to (III-1-12) are preferred as dye (III-1-1) in terms of heat resistance, light resistance, solubility in resin, and ease of synthesis.

[0159] [Table 4]

[0160] Among these, dyes (III-2-1) to (III-2-12) are preferred as dyes (III-2-2) in terms of heat resistance, light resistance, solubility in resin, and ease of synthesis.

[0161] [Table 5]

[0162] Among these, dyes (IV-1-1) to (IV-1-12) are preferred as dye (IV-1) due to their heat resistance, light resistance, solubility in resins, and ease of synthesis.

[0163] [Table 6]

[0164] Among these, as the pigment (IV-2), pigments (IV-2-1) to (IV-2-15) etc. are preferable from the viewpoints of heat resistance, light resistance, solubility in resins, and simplicity of synthesis.

[0165] The pigments (III) and pigments (IV) can be produced, for example, by the methods described in Dyes and pigments 73(2007) 344-352 or J.Heterocyclic chem,42,959(2005).

[0166] The content of the NIR pigment in the resin film is preferably 0.1 to 25 parts by mass, more preferably 0.3 to 15 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the resin. When combining two or more kinds of compounds, the above content is the sum of each compound. Also, when using the pigment (NIR1) and the pigment (NIR2) in combination, the content of the pigment (NIR1) is preferably 0.1 to 10 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the resin, and the content of the pigment (NIR2) is preferably 0.1 to 10 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the resin.

[0167] In addition to the pigment (NIR1) and the pigment (NIR2), the resin film may contain other near-infrared absorbing pigments. From the viewpoint of being able to block light in a wide range in the near-infrared region, pigments having a maximum absorption wavelength larger than that of the pigment (NIR2) are preferable as other near-infrared absorbing pigments. Specifically, cyanine compounds, diimonium compounds, etc. can be mentioned.

[0168] <UV pigment> In addition to the above NIR pigments, the resin film may contain other pigments. As other pigments, pigments (UV) having a maximum absorption wavelength at 370 to 440 nm in the resin are preferable. Thereby, the near-ultraviolet region can be efficiently blocked.

[0169] Examples of UV dyes include oxazole dyes, merocyanine dyes, cyanine dyes, naphthalimide dyes, oxadiazole dyes, oxazine dyes, oxazolidine dyes, naphthalic acid dyes, styryl dyes, anthracene dyes, cyclic carbonyl dyes, and triazole dyes. Among these, merocyanine dyes are particularly preferred. One type may be used alone, or two or more types may be used in combination.

[0170] As the dye (UV), merocyanine dyes represented by the following formula (M) are particularly preferred.

[0171] [ka]

[0172] The symbols in equation (M) are as follows:

[0173] R 1 This represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, which may have substituents. Preferred substituents are alkoxy groups, acyl groups, acyloxy groups, cyano groups, dialkylamino groups, or chlorine atoms. The number of carbon atoms in the alkoxy groups, acyl groups, acyloxy groups, and dialkylamino groups is preferably 1 to 6.

[0174] R without substituents 1 Specifically, preferred are C1-C12 alkyl groups in which some of the hydrogen atoms may be substituted with an aliphatic ring, an aromatic ring, or an alkenyl group, C3-C8 cycloalkyl groups in which some of the hydrogen atoms may be substituted with an aromatic ring, an alkyl group, or an alkenyl group, and C6-C12 aryl groups in which some of the hydrogen atoms may be substituted with an aliphatic ring, an alkyl group, or an alkenyl group.

[0175] R 1 If the alkyl group is an unsubstituted alkyl group, it may be linear or branched, and its carbon number is more preferably 1 to 6.

[0176] R1 When the alkyl group has 1 to 12 carbon atoms, some of the hydrogen atoms are substituted with an aliphatic ring, an aromatic ring, or an alkenyl group, alkyl groups with 1 to 4 carbon atoms having a cycloalkyl group with 3 to 6 carbon atoms, alkyl groups with 1 to 4 carbon atoms substituted with a phenyl group are more preferred, and alkyl groups with 1 or 2 carbon atoms substituted with a phenyl group are particularly preferred. An alkyl group substituted with an alkenyl group means an alkenyl group as a whole, but without an unsaturated bond between the 1st and 2nd positions, such as an allyl group or a 3-butenyl group.

[0177] Preferred R 1 R is a C1-C6 alkyl group in which some of the hydrogen atoms may be substituted with cycloalkyl groups or phenyl groups. Particularly preferred R 1 This refers to an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, specifically including methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, and t-butyl groups.

[0178] R 2 ~R 5 Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms. The alkyl group and alkoxy group preferably have 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and more preferably 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

[0179] R 2 and R 3 Preferably, at least one of them is an alkyl group, and more preferably, both are alkyl groups. 2 and R 3 If it is not an alkyl group, a hydrogen atom is more preferable. 2 and R 3 Alkyl alkyl groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms are particularly preferred.

[0180] R 4 and R 5 At least one of them is preferably a hydrogen atom, and both are more preferably hydrogen atoms. 4 or R 5If it is not a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms is preferred.

[0181] Y is R 6 and R 7 This represents a methylene group or oxygen atom substituted with [a specific component]. R 6 and R 7 Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms.

[0182] X represents one of the divalent groups shown in the following formulas (X1) to (X5).

[0183] [ka]

[0184] R 8 and R 9 Each of these independently represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, which may have substituents, and R 10 ~R 19 Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, which may have substituents. R 8 ~R 19 As substituents, R 1 Examples of substituents similar to those in R include similar substituents, and preferred embodiments are also similar. 8 ~R 19 If is a hydrocarbon group without substituents, then R without substituents 1 Similar embodiments can be cited.

[0185] In equation (X1), R 8 and R 9 The groups may be different, but the same group is preferred. 8 and R 9 When is an unsubstituted alkyl group, it may be linear or branched, and the number of carbon atoms is more preferably 1 to 6.

[0186] Preferred R8 and R 9 These are all C1-C6 alkyl groups in which some of the hydrogen atoms may be substituted with cycloalkyl groups or phenyl groups. Particularly preferred R 8 and R 9 These are all alkyl groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and specifically, examples include methyl group, ethyl group, n-propyl group, isopropyl group, n-butyl group, isobutyl group, t-butyl group, etc.

[0187] In equation (X2), R 10 and R 11 In all cases, alkyl groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms are more preferred, and the same alkyl group is particularly preferred.

[0188] In equation (X3), R 12 and R 15 Preferably, these are hydrogen atoms or unsubstituted alkyl groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms. R is two groups bonded to the same carbon atom. 13 and R 14 These are preferably hydrogen atoms or alkyl groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.

[0189] In formula (X4), the two groups R bonded to the same carbon atom 16 and R 17 and R 18 and R 19 These are preferably hydrogen atoms or alkyl groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.

[0190] Compound (M) can be prepared by known methods.

[0191] The pigment (UV) content in the resin film is preferably 0.1 to 15 parts by mass, more preferably 1 to 10 parts by mass, per 100 parts by mass of resin. Within this range, a decrease in resin properties is unlikely.

[0192] <Base material composition> The substrate in this filter is a composite substrate in which a resin film is laminated on at least one main surface of near-infrared absorbing glass.

[0193] The resin is not limited to transparent resins, and one or more transparent resins selected from polyester resin, acrylic resin, epoxy resin, ene-thiol resin, polycarbonate resin, polyether resin, polyarylate resin, polysulfone resin, polyethersulfone resin, poly-paraphenylene resin, polyarylene ether phosphine oxide resin, polyamide resin, polyimide resin, polyamide-imide resin, polyolefin resin, cyclic olefin resin, polyurethane resin, and polystyrene resin can be used. These resins may be used individually or in mixtures of two or more. From the viewpoint of the spectral properties of the resin film, glass transition temperature (Tg), and adhesion, one or more resins selected from polyimide resin, polycarbonate resin, polyester resin, and acrylic resin are preferred.

[0194] When multiple compounds are used as NIR dyes or other dyes, they may be contained in the same resin film, or they may each be contained in separate resin films.

[0195] The resin film can be formed by preparing a coating solution by dissolving or dispersing a dye, a resin or resin raw material component, and other components as needed in a solvent, coating this solution onto a support, drying it, and further curing it as necessary. The support in this case may be the near-infrared absorbing glass used in this filter, or a releaseable support used only when forming the resin film. The solvent may be any dispersion medium or solvent that can stably disperse or dissolve the components.

[0196] Furthermore, the coating solution may contain a surfactant to improve voids caused by minute bubbles, indentations caused by the adhesion of foreign matter, and repulsion during the drying process. In addition, methods such as immersion coating, cast coating, or spin coating can be used for applying the coating solution. After applying the above coating solution to the support, a resin film is formed by drying. Furthermore, if the coating solution contains raw material components of a transparent resin, a curing treatment such as thermosetting or photocuring is performed.

[0197] Furthermore, the resin film can also be manufactured in film form by extrusion molding. The resulting film-like resin film can be laminated onto near-infrared absorbing glass and integrated by thermocompression bonding or the like to produce a substrate.

[0198] The resin film may be present as one layer within the optical filter, or as two or more layers. If there are two or more layers, each layer may have the same or different configuration.

[0199] The thickness of the resin film is preferably 10 μm or less, more preferably 5 μm or less, from the viewpoint of in-plane film thickness distribution within the substrate after coating and appearance quality, and preferably 0.5 μm or more from the viewpoint of exhibiting desired spectral characteristics with an appropriate dye concentration. If the optical filter has two or more resin film layers, it is preferable that the total thickness of each resin film is within the above range.

[0200] The shape of the substrate is not particularly limited and may be in the form of a block, plate, or film.

[0201] This filter may also include other components, such as a component (layer) that provides absorption by inorganic nanoparticles that control the transmission and absorption of light in a specific wavelength range. Specific examples of inorganic nanoparticles include ITO (Indium Tin Oxides), ATO (Antimony-doped Tin Oxides), cesium tungstate, and lanthanum boride. ITO nanoparticles and cesium tungstate nanoparticles have high transmittance of visible light and light absorption over a wide range in the infrared wavelength region exceeding 1200 nm, and can therefore be used when shielding against such infrared light is required.

[0202] As described above, the following optical filters and the like are disclosed in this specification. [1] An optical filter comprising a substrate, a dielectric multilayer film 1 laminated as the outermost layer on one main surface side of the substrate, and a dielectric multilayer film 2 laminated as the outermost layer on the other main surface side of the substrate, The substrate comprises near-infrared absorbing glass and a resin film with a thickness of 10 μm or less laminated on at least one main surface of the near-infrared absorbing glass. The resin film comprises a resin and a dye having a maximum absorption wavelength of 680-740 nm in the resin. (NIR1) and The optical filter is an optical filter that satisfies all of the following spectral characteristics (i-1) to (i-14). (i-1) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the average transmittance T for wavelengths of 450-600 nm 450-600(0deg)AVE over 85% (i-2) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the maximum transmittance T is observed at wavelengths of 450-600 nm. 450-600(0deg)MAX over 90% (i-3) The average transmittance T 450-600(0deg)AVE And the average transmittance T for wavelengths of 450-600 nm in the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees. 450-600(50deg)AVE The absolute value of the difference is 5% or less. (i-4) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the transmittance T at a wavelength of 450 nm. 450(0deg) over 80% (i-5) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the wavelength at which the transmittance is 50% is IR50. (0deg) However, it is in the range of 610-650nm. (i-6) The aforementioned wavelength IR50 (0deg) And in the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees, Wavelength IR50 where transmittance is 50% (50deg) The absolute value of the difference is less than 10 nm. (i-7) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the average transmittance T for wavelengths of 700 to 1000 nm. 700-1000(0deg)AVE less than 2% (i-8) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees, the average transmittance T for wavelengths of 700-1000 nm 700-1000(50deg)AVE less than 2% (i-9) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the average transmittance T for wavelengths of 1000 to 1200 nm. 1000-1200(0deg)AVE less than 5% (i-10) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees, the average transmittance T for wavelengths of 1000 to 1200 nm. 1000-1200(50deg)AVE less than 5% (i-11) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, in the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees, the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 450 to 600 nm 450-600(5deg)MAX less than 2% (i-12) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 600 to 1200 nm. 600-1200(5deg)MAX 45% or less (i-13) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 450 to 600 nm. 450-600(5deg)MAX less than 3% (i-14) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 600 to 1200 nm. 600-1200(5deg)MAX 45% or less [2] The optical filter according to [1], wherein the optical filter further satisfies the following spectral characteristics (i-15) to (i-18). (i-15) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, in the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees, the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 450 to 600 nm 450-600(50deg)MAX less than 7% (i-16) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 600 to 1200 nm. 600-1200(50deg)MAX 45% or less (i-17) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 450 to 600 nm. 450-600(50deg)MAX less than 7% (i-18) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 600 to 1200 nm. 600-1200(50deg)MAX 45% or less [3] The optical filter according to [1] or [2], wherein the optical filter further satisfies the following spectral characteristics (i-19) to (i-20). (i-19) Said transmittance T 450(0deg) / The maximum transmittance T 1000-1200(0deg)MAX ≥20 (i-20) Said transmittance T 450(0deg) / The maximum transmittance T 1000-1200(50deg)MAX ≥20 [4] The optical filter according to any one of [1] to [3], wherein the optical filter further satisfies the following spectral characteristics (i-21) to (i-28). (i-21) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, in the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees, the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 450 to 700 nm 450-700(5deg)MAX less than 7% (i-22) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, in the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees, the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 450 to 700 nm 450-700(50deg)MAX less than 7% (i-23) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 700 to 1200 nm. 700-1200(5deg)MAX 45% or less (i-24) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 700 to 1200 nm. 700-1200(50deg)MAX 45% or less (i-25) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 450 to 700 nm. 450-700(5deg)MAX less than 7% (i-26) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 450 to 700 nm. 450-700(50deg)MAX less than 7% (i-27) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 700 to 1200 nm. 700-1200(5deg)MAX 45% or less (i-28) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 700 to 1200 nm. 700-1200(50deg)MAX 45% or less [5] An optical filter according to any one of [1] to [4], wherein the substrate satisfies all of the following spectral characteristics (ii-1) to (ii-7). (ii-1) Average internal transmittance T at wavelength 450~600nm 450-600AVE over 84% (ii-2) Maximum internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 450-600 nm 450-600MAX over 90% (ii-3) Internal transmittance T at a wavelength of 450 nm 450 over 80% (ii-4) The wavelength IR50 at which the internal transmittance is 50% is in the range of 610-650 nm. (ii-5) Average internal transmittance T at wavelength 750~1000nm 750-1000AVE less than 1.5% (ii-6) Maximum internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 1000-1200 nm 1000-1200MAX less than 5% (ii-7) The internal transmittance T 450 / The maximum internal transmittance T 1000-1200MAX ≥15 [6] The optical filter according to any one of [1] to [5], wherein the near-infrared absorbing glass satisfies all of the following spectral characteristics (iii-1) to (iii-6). (iii-1) Average internal transmittance T at wavelength 450~600nm 450-600AVE over 90% (iii-2) Internal transmittance T at a wavelength of 450 nm 450 over 92% (iii-3) The wavelength IR50 at which the internal transmittance is 50% is in the range of 625-650 nm. (iii-4) Average internal transmittance T at wavelength 750~1000nm 750-1000AVE less than 2.5% (iii-5) Maximum internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 1000-1200 nm 1000-1200MAX less than 5% (iii-6) The internal transmittance T 450 / The maximum internal transmittance T 1000-1200MAX ≥10 [7] An optical filter according to any one of [1] to [6], wherein the resin film satisfies all of the following spectral characteristics (iv-1) to (iv-5). (iv-1) Average internal transmittance T at wavelength 450~600nm 450-600AVE over 93% (iv-2) Maximum internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 450-600 nm 450-600MAX over 95% (iv-3) Internal transmittance T at a wavelength of 450 nm 450 over 86% (iv-4) The shortest wavelength at which the internal transmittance is 50% in the spectral transmittance curve for wavelengths of 650-900 nm is defined as IR50. (S) The longest wavelength is IR50 (L) In that case, IR50 (L) -IR50 (S) ≥90nm (iv-5) Minimum internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 700-800 nm 700-800MIN less than 10% [8] The resin film further contains a dye (NIR2), The optical filter according to any one of [1] to [7], wherein the dye (NIR2) has a maximum absorption wavelength in the resin that is 30 to 130 nm greater than the maximum absorption wavelength of the dye (NIR1) in the resin. [9] The resin film further contains a dye (UV) having a maximum absorption wavelength of 360 to 440 nm in the resin, The optical filter according to any one of items [1] to [8], wherein the optical filter further satisfies the following spectral characteristics (i-29) to (i-33). (i-29) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the average transmittance T for wavelengths of 360-400 nm. 360-400(0deg)AVE less than 2% (i-30) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees, the average transmittance T for wavelengths 360-4000 nm 360-400(50deg)AVE less than 2% (i-31) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the wavelength at which the transmittance is 50% is UV50. (0deg) However, it is in the range of 400-440nm. (i-32) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees, the wavelength at which the transmittance is 50% is UV50. (50deg) However, it is in the range of 400-440nm. (i-33) The aforementioned wavelength UV50 (0deg) and the aforementioned wavelength UV50 (50deg) The absolute value of the difference is less than 3 nm.

[10] The resin film contains at least one of a squarylium compound and a cyanine compound as a dye (NIR1) having a maximum absorption wavelength of 680 to 740 nm in the resin. The optical filter according to any one of [1] to [9], further comprising at least one of a squarylium compound and a cyanine compound as a dye (NIR2) whose maximum absorption wavelength in the resin is 30 to 130 nm greater than the maximum absorption wavelength of the dye (NIR1) in the resin. An imaging device equipped with an optical filter as described in any of

[11] , [1], to

[10] . [Examples]

[0203] Next, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to examples. A UV-Vis spectrophotometer (Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation, UH-4150 model) was used to measure each spectral characteristic. Note that unless the angle of incidence is specifically stated, the spectral characteristics are measured at an angle of incidence of 0° (perpendicular to the main surface of the optical filter).

[0204] The dyes used in each example are as follows: Compound 1 (squallium compound): Synthesized based on International Publication No. 2014 / 088063 and International Publication No. 2016 / 133099. Compound 2 (merocyanine compound): Synthesized according to German Patent Publication No. 10109243. Compound 3 (squallium compound): Synthesized according to International Publication No. 2017 / 135359. Compound 4 (cyanine compound): Synthesized according to the method described in Dyes and Pigments, 73, 344-352 (2007). Compound 5 (cyanine compound): Synthesized according to the method described in Dyes and Pigments, 73, 344-352 (2007). Compound 6 (diimmonium compound): Synthesized according to the method described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 4800769.

[0205] [ka]

[0206] <Spectral properties of pigments in resin> A polyimide resin solution with a resin concentration of 8.5% by mass was prepared by dissolving polyimide resin (product name "C3G30G" manufactured by Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc., refractive index 1.59) in a γ-butyrolactone (GBL):cyclohexanone ratio of 1:1 (by mass). Each of the above compounds 1 to 6 was added to the resin solution at a concentration of 7.5 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of resin, and the mixture was stirred and dissolved at 50°C for 2 hours to obtain a coating solution. The obtained coating solution was applied to alkali glass (SCHOTT, D263 glass, 0.2 mm thick) by spin coating, forming coating films with a thickness of approximately 1.0 μm. The spectral transmittance curves of the obtained coating films were measured in the wavelength range of 350 to 1200 nm using an ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer. The spectral properties of each of the compounds 1 to 6 above in polyimide resin are shown in the table below. Note that the spectral properties shown in the table below were evaluated using internal transmittance to avoid the influence of reflection at the air interface and glass interface.

[0207] [Table 7]

[0208] <Spectral characteristics of near-infrared absorbing glass> As near-infrared absorbing glass, we prepared phosphate glass (AGC Corporation, SP50T). For near-infrared absorbing glass, spectral transmittance curves were measured in the wavelength range of 350 to 1200 nm using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer. From the obtained spectral characteristics data, the average internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 450-600 nm was determined. 450-600AVE , maximum internal transmittance T450-600MAX Internal transmittance T at a wavelength of 450 nm 450 The wavelength IR50, where the internal transmittance is 50%, and the average internal transmittance T for wavelengths of 750-1000nm. 750-1000AVE Maximum internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 1000-1200 nm 1000-1200MAX , internal transmittance T 450 / Maximum internal transmittance T 1000-1200MAX , was calculated. The results are shown in the table below. Note that the spectral characteristics shown in the table below were evaluated using internal transmittance to avoid the influence of reflection at the air interface and glass interface. Furthermore, the spectral transmission curve of the near-infrared absorbing glass is shown in Figure 3.

[0209] [Table 8]

[0210] As shown above, the near-infrared absorbing glass used has high transmittance in the visible light region and excellent light-blocking properties in the near-infrared region.

[0211] <Examples 1-1 to 1-5: Spectral characteristics of resin films> One of the dyes from compounds 1 to 6 was mixed at the concentrations shown in the table below into a polyimide resin solution prepared in the same manner as when the spectral characteristics of the above compounds were calculated. The mixture was then stirred and dissolved at 50°C for 2 hours to obtain a coating solution. The obtained coating solution was applied to alkali glass (SCHOTT, D263 glass, 0.2 mm thick) by spin coating to form a resin film with a thickness of 3.0 μm. The spectral transmittance curves of the obtained resin film were measured in the wavelength range of 350 to 1200 nm using an ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer. From the obtained spectral characteristics data, the average internal transmittance T in the 450-600 nm range was determined. 450-600AVE , Maximum internal transmittance T in the 450~600nm range 450-600MAX , internal transmittance T at 450nm 450 , the shortest wavelength IR50 in which the internal transmittance is 50% in the spectral transmittance curve for wavelengths of 650-900 nm (S) and the longest wavelength IR50(L) The difference between this and the average internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 700-800nm. 700-800AVE , minimum internal transmittance T 700-800MIN , was calculated. The results are shown in the table below. Note that the spectral characteristics shown in the table below were evaluated using internal transmittance to avoid the influence of reflection at the air interface and glass interface. Furthermore, the spectral transmittance curve of the resin film in Example 1-1 is shown in Figure 4. Examples 1-1 to 1-5 are for reference only.

[0212] [Table 9]

[0213] <Examples 2-1 to 2-5: Spectral characteristics of the substrate> One of the dyes from compounds 1 to 6 was mixed at the concentrations shown in the table below into a polyimide resin solution prepared in the same manner as when the spectral characteristics of the above compounds were calculated. The mixture was then stirred and dissolved at 50°C for 2 hours to obtain a coating solution. The obtained coating solution was applied to a 0.28 nm thick phosphoric acid glass (near-infrared absorbing glass, manufactured by AGC, SP50T) by spin coating to form a resin film with a thickness of 3.0 μm. The spectral transmittance curves of the obtained resin film were measured in the wavelength range of 350 to 1200 nm using an ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer. From the obtained spectral characteristics data, the average internal transmittance T in the 450-600 nm range was determined. 450-600AVE , maximum internal transmittance T 450-600MAX , internal transmittance T at 450nm 450 The wavelength IR50, where the internal transmittance is 50%, and the average internal transmittance T for wavelengths of 750-1000nm. 750-1000AVE Maximum internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 1000-1200 nm 1000-1200MAX , internal transmittance T 450 / Maximum internal transmittance T 1000-1200MAX , was calculated. The results are shown in the table below. Note that the spectral characteristics shown in the table below were evaluated using internal transmittance to avoid the influence of reflection at the air interface and glass interface. Furthermore, the spectral transmittance curve of the substrate in Example 2-1 is shown in Figure 5. Examples 2-1 to 2-5 are for reference only.

[0214] [Table 10]

[0215] From the above results, it can be seen that by combining glass with excellent near-infrared absorption and visible light transmittance with a dye that deeply absorbs light around 700-800 nm and has high visible light transmittance, the spectral characteristics of the optical filter can be almost guaranteed by the absorption characteristics of the substrate alone. In particular, the substrate in this invention has a ratio of visible light transmittance to near-infrared light transmittance (T 450 / T 1000-1200MAX Due to its high (brightness) properties, it achieves both visible light transmission and near-infrared shielding.

[0216] <Examples 3-1 to 3-5: Spectroscopic properties of dielectric multilayer films> A dielectric multilayer film was formed by alternately depositing TiO2 and SiO2 onto the surface of alkali glass (SCHOTT, D263 glass, 0.28 mm thick) by vapor deposition. The spectral transmittance curves of the obtained dielectric monolayer films were measured in the wavelength range of 350 to 1200 nm using an ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer. From the obtained spectral characteristics data, the minimum transmittance T at an incident angle of 0 degrees and a wavelength of 450-600 nm was determined. 450-600(0deg)MIN Minimum transmittance T at an incident angle of 50 degrees and wavelength of 450-600 nm 450-600(50deg)MIN Minimum transmittance T at an incident angle of 0 degrees and a wavelength of 600-1200 nm 600-1200(0deg)MIN Minimum transmittance T at an incident angle of 50 degrees and wavelength of 600-1200 nm 600-1200(50deg)MIN The result was calculated. The results are shown in the table below. Examples 3-1 to 3-5 are for reference only.

[0217] [Table 11]

[0218] From the above results, the dielectric multilayer films of Examples 3-1 to 3-4 have high visible light transmittance, low light shielding in the near-infrared region, and exhibit small spectral changes in the visible light region even at high incident angles. The dielectric multilayer film of Example 3-5 exhibits high light shielding in the near-infrared region and also exhibits large spectral changes in the visible light region at high incident angles.

[0219] <Examples 4-1 to 4-8: Spectral characteristics of optical filters> For optical films comprising a substrate with one of the configurations in Examples 2-1 to 2-4 and dielectric multilayer films (anti-reflective films) with one of the configurations in Examples 3-1 to 3-5 on both sides of the substrate, spectral transmittance curves at incident angles of 0 and 50 degrees, and spectral reflectance curves at incident angles of 5 and 50 degrees were measured using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer in the wavelength range of 350 to 1200 nm. The optical filter was configured as follows: dielectric multilayer film 1 (front side) / near-infrared absorbing glass / resin film / dielectric multilayer film 2 (rear side). From the obtained spectral characteristics data, the following characteristics were calculated as shown in the table below. Furthermore, the spectral transmittance curve of the optical filter in Example 4-1 is shown in Figure 6. Examples 4-1 to 4-8 are examples, while Example 4-9 is a comparative example.

[0220] [Table 12]

[0221] From the above results, it can be seen that the optical filters of Examples 4-1 to 4-8 have high transmittance in the visible light region and high shielding in the near-infrared region over a wide range of 700 to 1200 nm. Furthermore, ripple generation is suppressed because the change in visible light transmittance is small even at high incidence angles, and stray light generation is also suppressed because the reflection characteristics are small at all incidence surfaces. The optical filter in Example 4-9 has an average transmittance T 450-600(0deg)AVE and average transmittance T 450-600(50deg)AVEThe difference is large, meaning that the change in visible light transmittance is large at high incidence angles. Also, the optical filter in Example 4-9 has high reflection characteristics at all incidence surfaces. While the dielectric multilayer film 3-5 used in Example 4-9 has excellent light shielding properties in the near-infrared region, it is thought that ripple is easily generated in the visible light region at high incidence angles, and that stray light is easily generated due to its high reflection characteristics.

[0222] Although the present invention has been described in detail and with reference to specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. This application is based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2021-113059, filed on July 7, 2021, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. [Industrial applicability]

[0223] The optical filter of the present invention suppresses ripple and stray light in the visible light region and has spectral characteristics that are excellent in transmittance in the visible light region and shielding in the near-infrared light region. In recent years, performance has been improving, for example, It is useful for imaging devices such as cameras and sensors for transport aircraft. [Explanation of symbols]

[0224] 1B, 1C…Optical filter, 10…Substrate, 11…Near-infrared absorbing glass, 12, 12A, 12B…Resin film, 20A, 20B…Dielectric multilayer film

Claims

1. An optical filter comprising a substrate, a dielectric multilayer film 1 laminated on one main surface side of the substrate, and a dielectric multilayer film 2 laminated on the other main surface side of the substrate, The substrate comprises near-infrared absorbing glass and at least one layer of resin film. The resin film has a total thickness of 10 μm or less, and the at least one layer of the resin film comprises a resin and a dye (NIR1). The optical filter is an optical filter that satisfies all of the following spectral characteristics (i-2) to (i-3), (i-7), (i-8), (i-12), and (i-14). (i-2) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the maximum transmittance T is observed at wavelengths of 450 to 600 nm. 450-600(0deg)MAX over 90% (i-3) The average transmittance T 450-600(0deg)AVE And the average transmittance T for wavelengths of 450-600 nm in the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees. 450-600(50deg)AVE The absolute value of the difference is 5% or less. (i-7) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the average transmittance T for wavelengths of 700 to 1000 nm. 700-1000(0deg)AVE less than 2% (i-8) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees, the average transmittance T for wavelengths of 700 to 1000 nm. 700-1000(50deg)AVE less than 2% (i-12) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 600 to 1200 nm. 600-1200(5deg)MAX 45% or less (i-14) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 600 to 1200 nm. 600-1200(5deg)MAX 45% or less

2. The optical filter according to claim 1, wherein the optical filter further satisfies the following spectral characteristics (i-1). (i-1) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the average transmittance T for wavelengths of 450 to 600 nm. 450-600(0deg)AVE over 85%

3. The optical filter according to claim 1, wherein the optical filter further satisfies the following spectral characteristics (i-4). (i-4) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the transmittance T at a wavelength of 450 nm 450(0deg) is 80% or more

4. The optical filter according to claim 1, wherein the optical filter further satisfies the following spectral characteristics (i-5). (i-5) In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 0 degrees, the wavelength at which the transmittance is 50% is IR50. (0deg) However, it is in the range of 610-650 nm.

5. The optical filter according to claim 1, wherein the optical filter further satisfies the following spectral characteristics (i-15) to (i-18). (i-15) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 450 to 600 nm. 450-600(50deg)MAX less than 7% (i-16) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 600 to 1200 nm. 600-1200(50deg)MAX 45% or less (i-17) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 450 to 600 nm. 450-600(50deg)MAX less than 7% (i-18) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 600 to 1200 nm. 600-1200(50deg)MAX 45% or less

6. The optical filter according to claim 1, wherein the optical filter further satisfies all of the following spectral characteristics (i-23) to (i-24) and (i-27) to (i-28). (i-23) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 700 to 1200 nm. 700-1200(5deg)MAX 45% or less (i-24) When the dielectric multilayer film 1 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R1 at wavelengths of 700 to 1200 nm. 700-1200(50deg)MAX 45% or less (i-27) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 5 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 700 to 1200 nm. 700-1200(5deg)MAX 45% or less (i-28) When the dielectric multilayer film 2 side is the incident direction, the spectral reflectance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees shows the maximum reflectance R2 at wavelengths of 700 to 1200 nm. 700-1200(50deg)MAX 45% or less

7. In the spectral characteristics (i-2) above, the maximum transmittance T at wavelengths of 450 to 600 nm is 450-600(0deg)MAX The optical filter according to claim 1, wherein the ratio is 93% or more.

8. In the spectral transmittance curve at an incident angle of 50 degrees, the maximum transmittance T is observed at wavelengths of 450-600 nm. 450-600(50deg)MAX The optical filter according to claim 1, wherein the ratio is 88.2% or higher.

9. The optical filter according to claim 1, wherein the near-infrared absorbing glass satisfies the following spectral characteristics (iii-1) and (iii-2). (iii-1) Average internal transmittance T for wavelengths of 450 to 600 nm 450-600AVE over 90% (iii-2) Internal transmittance T at a wavelength of 450 nm 450 over 92%

10. The optical filter according to claim 1, wherein the near-infrared absorbing glass satisfies the following spectral characteristics (iii-3) and (iii-4). (iii-3) The wavelength IR50 at which the internal transmittance is 50% is in the range of 625-650 nm. (iii-4) Average internal transmittance T for wavelengths of 750 to 1000 nm 750-1000AVE less than 2.5%

11. The optical filter according to claim 1, wherein the near-infrared absorbing glass satisfies the following spectral characteristics (iii-5) and (iii-6). (iii-5) Maximum internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 1000-1200 nm 1000-1200MAX less than 5% (ii-6) Pre-recorded internal transmittance T 450 / Preface Maximum Internal Transmittance T 1000-1200MAX ≥10

12. The optical filter according to claim 1, wherein the resin film satisfies all of the following spectral characteristics (iv-1) to (iv-3). (iv-1) Average internal transmittance T for wavelengths of 450 to 600 nm 450-600AVE over 93% (iv-2) Maximum internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 450-600 nm 450-600MAX over 95% (iv-3) Internal transmittance T at a wavelength of 450 nm 450 over 86%

13. The optical filter according to claim 1, wherein the resin film satisfies all of the following spectral characteristics (iv-4) to (iv-5). (iv-4) The shortest wavelength at which the internal transmittance is 50% in the spectral transmittance curve for wavelengths of 650-900 nm is IR50. (S) The longest wavelength is IR50 (L) In that case, IR50 (L) -IR50 (S) ≧90nm (iv-5) Minimum internal transmittance T at wavelengths of 700-800 nm 700-800MIN less than 10%

14. The resin film comprises at least one of a squarylium compound and a cyanine compound as the dye (NIR1). The optical filter according to claim 1, further comprising at least one of a squarylium compound and a cyanine compound as a dye (NIR2) whose maximum absorption wavelength in the resin is 30 to 130 nm greater than the maximum absorption wavelength of the dye (NIR1) in the resin.

15. The optical filter according to claim 1, wherein the number of layers of the resin film is one or two.

16. An imaging apparatus comprising an optical filter according to any one of claims 1 to 15.

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