OST Photonics can supply lithium niobate (LiNbO3) wafers, lithium tantalate (LiTaO3) wafers, quartz single crystal wafers, various glass and fused silica wafers, GaAs wafers, SiC wafers, InP wafers, sapphire (Al2O3) wafers, Ge wafers and Si wafers in different specifications. Square plates, blanks and crystal boules are also available upon request. Other single crystal substrate materials including MgAl2O4, MgO, SrTiO3, LaAlO3, GGG, DyScO3, GdScO3, TbScO3, KTN, PMN-PT, LSAT, SrLaAlO4, YAG, YAlO3 (YAP) are also available on request.
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What is the Difference Between SAW Grade Material and Optical Grade Material?

Optical grade materials are materials with low strain and no impurities, they are grown from the best raw materials at a relatively slow growth rate, and are often used in optical applications where the highest quality is required. Optical grade wafers are widely used in optical devices and require excellent optical performance.

SAW grade materials are primarily used in non-optical applications, and their growth raw materials rank second only to optical grade growth raw materials. The growth rate of this material is faster than that of optical grade material, which benefits mass production and cost-effectiveness.

In general, these grades of wafers vary in material quality and use. Optical grade wafers are considered to be of the highest quality, while SAW grade wafers are relatively lower in price. The selection of the appropriate wafer grade is crucial, depending on the specific application and material quality requirements.