5-50 μm LNOI, LTOI, Quartz on Silicon
LNOI (Lithium Niobate on Insulator):
Excellent Electro-Optic Properties: LNOI boasts exceptional electro-optic coefficients, making it an ideal material for high-speed modulators, switches, and filters.
High Nonlinearity: Its high nonlinear optical properties enable efficient frequency conversion and parametric amplification processes.
Compatibility with CMOS Technology: Compatible with standard CMOS processes, LNOI simplifies integration into complex electronic-photonic systems.
Wide Transparency Window: Transparent from the visible to the mid-infrared range, LNOI supports a broad range of applications.
LTOI (Lithium Tantalate on Insulator):
Enhanced Piezoelectric Response: LTOI exhibits an enhanced piezoelectric effect, ideal for high-sensitivity sensors and actuators.
Low Optical Loss: With low optical absorption and scattering, LTOI ensures minimal signal degradation in optical devices.
Temperature Stability: Compared to LNOI, LTOI demonstrates superior temperature stability, critical for applications requiring precise control.
Excellent Acoustic Properties: Ideal for surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices, LTOI supports high-frequency acoustic wave propagation.
Quartz on Silicon:
Ultra-High Purity: Quartz on Silicon features ultra-high purity SiO2, ensuring exceptional chemical and thermal stability.
Low Thermal Expansion: With a low coefficient of thermal expansion, it minimizes thermal stress and distortion in temperature-varying environments.
Excellent Optical Transparency: Highly transparent across the UV to IR spectrum, making it suitable for optical windows, lenses, and filters.
Excellent Electrical Insulation: Quartz’s inherent electrical insulation properties protect electronic components from electrical interference.
Applications: Optical Modulators, Piezoelectric Devices, Semiconductor Processing, etc.