300-900nm Lithium Tantalate On Insulator (LTOI)

Integration with Silicon Photonics: Combines the benefits of lithium tantalate with silicon-based platforms for advanced photonics and electronics.

Efficient Light Modulation: Enabled by the high electro-optic coefficient of lithium tantalate, essential for high-speed data communication.

High Power and Short Wavelength Suitability: Superior to LNOI for high-power and UV applications.

High Q Value RF Filters: Effective for creating high-performance RF filters with low temperature coefficient of frequency (TCF), high frequency stability, and efficiency in converting mechanical to electrical energy.

Increased Operating Frequencies: Supports SAW modes with higher acoustic velocities, meeting the demands of expanding 5G spectrum requirements.

Thermal Conduction: Excellent thermal properties enhance device performance.

Applications: High-Speed Data Communication Devices, RF Filters, Wireless Communication, SAW Filters, High-Power Photonic Devices, etc.

Lithium Tantalate on Insulator (LTOI) represents a sophisticated platform that integrates the unique properties of lithium tantalate (LiTaO3) with insulating substrates, enhancing the performance and scalability of integrated photonics and electronics. Lithium tantalate, with its trigonal crystal system, 3m point group, and r3c space group, offers a range of applications depending on its orientation.

Specification

Diameter 3, 4, 6 inches, or other custom diameters
Orientation Y-42, Y-46.3, Z, etc.
Material LiTaO3
Thickness 300-900 nm
Material SiO2
Thickness 300-4000nm
Material Si
Thickness 400-500μm
Material SiO2
Thickness 300-4000nm

 

Key Properties of Lithium Tantalate:

  • Nonlinear Optical Properties: Ideal for applications requiring frequency conversion and high optical efficiency.
  • Piezoelectric Properties: Effective for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.
  • High Electro-Optic Coefficient: Facilitates efficient modulation of light signals, crucial for high-speed data communication.
  • Laser-Induced Damage Threshold: Higher than LNOI, making it suitable for high-power and short-wavelength applications.
  • Photorefractive Damage Threshold: High, contributing to its robustness in demanding environments.

Advantages of LTOI:

  • Integration with Silicon Photonics: Combines the benefits of lithium tantalate with silicon-based platforms for advanced photonics and electronics.
  • Efficient Light Modulation: Enabled by the high electro-optic coefficient of lithium tantalate, essential for high-speed data communication.
  • High Power and Short Wavelength Suitability: Superior to LNOI for high-power and UV applications.
  • High Q Value RF Filters: Effective for creating high-performance RF filters with low temperature coefficient of frequency (TCF), high frequency stability, and efficiency in converting mechanical to electrical energy.
  • Increased Operating Frequencies: Supports SAW modes with higher acoustic velocities, meeting the demands of expanding 5G spectrum requirements.
  • Thermal Conduction: Excellent thermal properties enhance device performance.

Applications:

  • High-Speed Data Communication Devices: Leveraging its electro-optic properties for efficient modulation.
  • RF Filters: Benefiting from high Q values, low TCF, and efficient energy conversion.
  • Wireless Communication: Integrating with silicon substrates for advanced communication technologies.
  • SAW Filters: Enhancing operating frequencies and performance in response to 5G technology demands.
  • High-Power Photonic Devices: Suitable for applications requiring high damage thresholds.

Kingwin Optics’ LTOI solutions offer exceptional performance for high-speed, high-power, and high-frequency applications, addressing the evolving needs of integrated photonics and advanced electronics.