IVAM Microtechnology Network
PLANOPTIK AG is the leading manufacturer of structured wafers when it comes to technology. In sectors such as consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, chemistry and pharmaceuticals these wafers are essential components used as active elements for numerous applications in MEMS technology. The wafers of glass, glass-silicon compounds or quartz are available in sizes up to 300 mm diameter. Wafers by PLANOPTIK provide high-precision surfaces in the ångström range (= ten millionths of a millimetre), which are achieved through the use of the MDF polishing process developed by the company. PLANOPTIK wafers are available to minimum tolerances with application-specific structuring and complex material combinations. PLANOPTIK AG's extensive experience in the integration of optical, electronic or chemical functions within a wafer as the basis of MEMS applications has made the company the preferred partner of large international manufacturers. Based on PLANOPTIK's expert knowledge the wafers are developed in collaboration with customers such as OSRAM, Infineon, Motorola, Samsung, Honeywell and Bosch. PLANOPTIK develops and manufactures customer-specific wafers by integrating the necessary functions into the structure and material combination within the wafers. These wafers are subsequently separated into their individual elements, which in turn serve their purpose as an active element within the application. PLANOPTIK supplies international customers directly for mass production.
PLANOPTIK AG produces glass wafers and substrate wafers, especially borosilicate wafers, quartz wafers and glass on silicon-/silicon-on-glass wafers. Other products are packaging wafers, carrier wafers and conductive via wafer (TGV). In addition, the PLANOPTIK AG produces microlenses, fluidic components and optics.
