Photonics & Electro-Optics
Photonics and electro-optics (modification of the optical properties of a material by an electric field) are enabling technologies used in many devices and instruments that utilize light for imaging, detection, excitation, illumination, and metrology as a means to analyze, measure, and record performance. Our experienced team of engineers can quickly understand your specific system and market requirements, providing effective glass and coating solutions to meet your cost and performance needs; for passive and optical protection, signal selection, environmental control, electro-optical interaction, or throughput efficiency.
Substrates (Wafers & Sheets):
- Low/no alkaline – AF 32®, Eagle XG®, D 263®
- Thin (<,= 0.2mm) – D 263®
High durability – Corning® Gorilla®, SCHOTT Xensation, AGC Dragontrail™
- Soda lime (and low iron) w/broad angle AG
- Low expansion – Borofloat®, fused silica
Chemical Strengthening & Heat Tempering
Glass Modification:
- Cutting, grinding, CNC machined features
Graphics (Semi-Transparent/Opaque):
- High-temp, epoxy, carbonless
Coatings:
- Selective bandpass filter coatings
- Wavelength separation cut-on/off
- Excitation/emission filters
- Dichroic, color adjustment
- Hot/cold mirror/UV/solar blocking
- Mirror – metallic, dielectric
- Transmissive conductive (ITO)
- Oleophobic & anti-abrasive (steel wool)
Electrical Connectivity:
- Silver epoxy, silver frit, Cr/Ni/Au, In ultrasonic welded