Capabilities

KEY TECHNOLOGY: NANO-IMPRINT REPLICATION OF CUSTOM OPTICS

Holographix’s replication technology is suitable for reproducing any kind of surface relief structure, from macro-surfaces such as mirrors or lenses, to nano-structures with feature sizes less than 10nm. While it can take hours or days for various origination techniques to prepare each master, our UV replication process takes a matter of minutes to reproduce the optic.

Holographix partners with industry leading mastering facilities, often pushing the boundaries to create state-of-the-art custom diffraction gratings, microlens arrays, and other surface relief optics. We offer access to a full range of advanced options including greyscale lithography, holography, laser writing, and e-beam writing, ensuring that the proper technology is used for your application.

KEY CAPABILITY: CUSTOM DESIGN SERVICES FOR MICROLENS ARRAYS

Microlens arrays are at the heart of many advanced optical systems, and their increasing demand calls for customized solutions tailored to specific performance requirements. Holographix’s design services enable customers to develop next-generation photonics technologies faster, with an emphasis on precision, reliability, and seamless integration.

HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR REPLICATION TECHNOLOGY:

  • High-speed room temperature UV replication process
  • High repeatability of replicas (comparable or even better than production of originals!)
  • Replica quality rivals that of original
  • Attractive startup/tooling costs compared to other replication technologies

PRODUCTS:

  • Microlens arrays
  • Diffractive Optical Elements
  • Gratings:
    • Transparent and Reflective
    • Binary, Blazed, Slanted, Sinusoidal aberration-corrected
  • Optical Diffusers and Top Hat Diffusers
  • Diffractive Waveguides
  • Nano and Micro Optics
  • Replicated 1/10 wave mirrors

MASTER DIFFRACTION GRATINGS

The production of master diffraction gratings requires signifcant experience, innovation, and painstaking attention to detail. We use our unsurpassed grating design and fabrication knowledge to work with our partners to produce state-of-the-art custom gratings including:

  • Transmission and reflection gratings
  • Beam splitters
  • Low polarization dependent loss gratings
  • Convex and concave gratings
  • Complex aspheric gratings
  • Multi-dimensional gratings
  • Motheye and other micro- and nano-structures

Master gratings have been designed and produced for use in the most demanding applications. Our staff of experienced scientists and engineers has a proven track record of developing rapid solutions to unique challenges whether it is the design of a custom grating or an entire grating-based system. Through cutting-edge design, experience, and innovation, we manufacture transmission and reflection gratings and grating-based systems that meet or exceed customer specifications.

Blazed and Slanted Masters 

Holographix has developed an Ion Beam Micro-Milling process to create large area blazed and slanted grating masters from our internally produced binary grating replicas. Blazed and slanted gratings have been produced for a variety of product applications where high diffraction efficiency is required.

GENERAL REPLICATED SURFACE PROPERTIES
Specifications Capabilities
Surface irregularity Better than 1/10 wave
Temperature range -50° C to 200° C
Humidity range 0 to 95% continuous
Optical transmission 99% from 400nm to 2.6um
Chemical resistance Impervious to degradation by solvent, acid, and alkaline environments

Note:
* Other options upon request.
** Pricing is for US based companies with approved credit only. Other charges may apply.

STANDARD WAFER-LEVEL OPTICS PROPERTIES

WAFER-LEVEL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS WE SUPPORT
Specifications Capabilities
Surface relief feature type Microlens Arrays, Optical Diffusers, and Diffraction Gratings, as well as other micro- and nano-structures
Minimum feature size 10 nanometers
Wafer size up to 300mm diameter
Wafer material Customer specified
Maximum transmission >99% with AR coating
Optical transmission >99% from 400nm to 2.6um
Temperature range -50º C to 260º C (solder reflow compatible)
Chemical resistance most common solvents
Damage threshold >1 MW/cm^2

Note:
* Other options upon request.
** Pricing is for US based companies with approved credit only. Other charges may apply.

Wafer-level manufacturing at Holographix
A variety of mirrors manufactured by Holographix
Sample image of a Micro-Lens Array or MLA, manufactured by Holographix
Picture taken with a microscope of a high blaze angle grating

KEY CAPABILITIES:

  • Flexibility to replicate onto wafers and custom materials, shapes, and sizes
  • 600mm+ sizing
  • High Aspect ratios
  • Additional coating, chrome patterning, and assembly capabilities.

OPTICAL SYSTEMS & MODULES

  • Leverage resources as a Headwall Group company
  • Design and build custom assemblies including spectrographs & spectrometers
  • Precision-mounted OEM gratings or other optical elements for your instrument

CUSTOM, COST-EFFECTIVE, HIGH PERFORMANCE

Off-the-shelf diffuser array samplers are available for purchase to customers interested in evaluating Holographix’ capabilities. Samplers are limited to the angles listed.

DIFFUSER ARRAY SAMPLER 1° TO 2°

1 to 2 Degree Diffuser Sampler Properties
Diffuser areas (4): 10mm square (see layout below)
Substrate size: 76.2mm square *
Substrate material: 1.1mm Corning EagleXG glass *
Diffuser material: polymer-on-glass
Refractive index: 1.51 * @ 633nm
Maximum transmission >99% with AR coating
Diffuser output shape: circular / hexagonal (see images)
Divergence angles: 1° and 2° (see images)

Note:
* Other options upon request.
** Pricing is for US based companies with approved credit only. Other charges may apply.

DIFFUSER ARRAY SAMPLER 10° TO 75°

10 to 75 Degree Diffuser Sampler Properties
Diffuser areas (8): 10mm square (see layout below)
Substrate size: 76.2mm square *
Substrate material: 1.1mm Corning EagleXG glass *
Diffuser material: polymer-on-glass
Refractive index: 1.51 * @ 633nm
Optical transmission: >99% from 400nm to 2.6umg
Diffuser output shape: circular / hexagonal (see images)
Divergence angles: 10° and 75° (see images)

Note:
* Other options upon request.
** Pricing is for US based companies with approved credit only. Other charges may apply.

DIFFRACTION GRATING SAMPLER

32 Element Grating Sampler Properties
Grating areas (32): 10mm wide x 15mm long
Groove direction: Parallel to the 15mm side
Substrate material: 1.1mm Corning EagleXG glass *
Substrate size: 4 inch square
Refractive index: 1.51 * @ 633nm
Grating material: Polymer-on-glass
Refractive index: 1.51 * @ 633nm

Note:
* Other options upon request.
** Pricing is for US based companies with approved credit only. Other charges may apply.

MICROLENS ARRAY SAMPLER

Specifications
Microlens array area: 50mm square
Substrate size:: 76.2mm square *
Substrate material: 1.1mm Corning EagleXG glass *
MLA material: Polymer-on-glass
Refractive index: 1.51 * @ 633nm
Transmission Spectrum: 400-2200nm
MLA pitch: 15um
Lenslet ROC: ~ 8um
Lenslet Curvature: Convex *

Note:
* Other options upon request.
** Pricing is for US based companies with approved credit only. Other charges may apply.

Hands Holding Custom Diffractive Waveguide HMD
Image of a diffuser surface taken by a microscope
Diffuser Sample Layout
Sample diffuser array spec sheet 10 degrees to 75 degrees including layout
32 Grating Array Sampler
Grating Sampler
Micro-lens array MLA
Spectrographs and spectrometers. We also have the capability to provide modules and assemblies, leveraging the expertise of Headwall Photonics.

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