Lithium Niobate (LiNbO3) Wafers
Lithium niobate (LiNbO3 or LN) is an optical material that is well supported and widely used.
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Lithium Niobate Substrate
Applications of Lithium Niobate (LiNbO3) Wafers
Lithium Niobate (LiNbO3) is one of the most widely used crystalline materials in photonics, telecommunications, and advanced electronics. Its exceptional electro-optic, piezoelectric, and nonlinear optical properties make it an ideal substrate for research, prototyping, and commercial device fabrication.
LiNbO3 substrates are commonly used in:
- Optical waveguides and integrated photonic circuits
- Electro-optic modulators for fiber-optic communications
- Acousto-optic devices and frequency shifters
- Nonlinear optical frequency conversion
- Piezoelectric sensors and transducers
- Surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices
- Optical switches and laser systems
- Quantum photonics and advanced research applications
Key Properties of Lithium Niobate Substrates
Researchers and engineers select LiNbO3 wafers because of their unique combination of optical, electrical, and mechanical characteristics:
- Wide optical transparency range
- High electro-optic coefficients
- Excellent nonlinear optical performance
- Strong piezoelectric response
- High electro-mechanical coupling coefficients
- Outstanding chemical stability
- Good mechanical durability
- Suitable for high-frequency photonic devices
LiNbO3 for Photonics and Optical Communications
Lithium niobate has become a foundational material for modern photonics. It is frequently used in optical modulators that enable high-speed data transmission in telecommunications networks. The material's electro-optic properties allow precise control of light signals, making it critical for data centers, fiber-optic infrastructure, and next-generation optical communication systems.
Nonlinear Optical Applications
LiNbO3 crystals are widely utilized for nonlinear optical processes including frequency doubling, optical parametric oscillation (OPO), wavelength conversion, and quasi-phase-matched (QPM) devices. These capabilities make lithium niobate a preferred substrate for laser technology, spectroscopy, and scientific instrumentation.
Custom Lithium Niobate Wafer Specifications
UniversityWafer, Inc. supplies lithium niobate wafers in a variety of diameters, thicknesses, crystal orientations, and surface finishes to meet the requirements of research laboratories, universities, government facilities, and commercial manufacturers.
Available specifications may include:
- Custom diameters and thicknesses
- Z-cut, X-cut, and Y-cut orientations
- Single-side polished (SSP)
- Double-side polished (DSP)
- Research and production quantities
- Custom fabricated substrates upon request