They filter out one polarization state, and let another through.

Inorganic materials (aluminum Nanowires^® on glass, fused silica, or silicon substrates).

Silicon, fused silica, and display grade glass. Others possible upon request.

Yes. We do many non-standard coatings. Lead times may be longer to meet unique requirements.

Our inorganic products are designed for high temperature and high flux conditions similar to what is needed for light engines in projectors and laser systems.

We use 200mm diameter wafers with a 180mm diameter active area. We can cut polarizers from a 180mm diameter circle.

PBS02A uses 0.7mm display grade glass, such as Eagle XG. PBF02A uses Borofloat ^TM 1.6mm thick. Borofloat creates a flatter product because it's a polished wafer on a thicker substrate.

7x7mm is the smallest size a PBF/PBS/PPL can be cut, with a tolerance of +/-0.2mm for both the X and Y directions. 4x4mm is the smallest that can be cut, but there is no allowance for edge exclusion.

Yes.

PBS02A and PBF02A are both optimized for AOI=45 degree, and PPL is optimized for AOI close to 0 degree. As small as 4x4mm can be cut with some modification of the clear aperture and edge exclusion requirements.

200mm (8 inch) wafers of glass or silicon substrate.

25nm lines with a pitch of 50nm.

Our AutoSCIL tool takes specific stamps, and even if a customer can make a stamp to the proper specifications, to reduce defects it is far better if Moxtek makes the stamps in-house.

Full size production masters take 4 to 6 months. Development of masters with small single designs take 3 to 4 months (2-3 weeks to get the layout finalized, 2 months to build the master and verify dimensions, 2-3 weeks to build stamps and test prints).

Yes, depending on the structure dimension and master size. The master needs to be 150mm or larger. A 150mm master will have some usable area in the center. Masters smaller than 150mm have a low probability of success. Structure dimensions need to be evaluated for PDMS stamp stability, or give Moxtek the GDS file of your design and we will make the master to ensure it works well in the process.

The difference is the size and number of the defects allowed on the finished part. Defect size ranges from 1mm for optical grade 4 and 150 microns for visual criteria grade 0.

Where relevant, each product web page contains a downloadable datasheet with that information.

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We ship our polarizers in a clamshell container that protects against damage during the shipment process.

Each product web page contains detailed warranty information.

Our standard products are about 170nm thick.

Substrate selection can contribute to the final price. The thick flat substrate is usually more costly than the 0.7mm substrate due to higher manufacturing costs.

S-polarized light should have a wave oscillation parallel to the nanowires.

Moderate light levels mean the light level that will maintain the flatness of the PBF and will not cause a distortion in the image because of thermal expansion. We've never had a problem with any applications that include thermal expansion induced distortion. We can take the heat.

Yes. We specialize in encapsulation services, please contact us for more details.

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Orders are processed the day they are received. The lead time to receive your parts is typically 2-6 weeks. Custom order lead time is determined by the product type and availability at the time your order is received.

Yes, we do.

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Lead times vary depending on the pieces required. You can request a quote from any one of our product pages.

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Never do we knowingly purchase conflict minerals. We purchase the following minerals from conflict free smelters: tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold. We require our suppliers to purchase these metals from conflict free smelters, as well.