Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

PMN-PT Optical Film

PMN-PT Optical Film by TRS OptoSeries T-220 is a high-performance relaxor-ferroelectric thin film engineered for ultrafast electro-optic modulation and low-loss photonic integration. Featuring superior transparency (400–1700 nm), tunable birefringence, and sub-microsecond response, it enables advanced LiDAR, quantum optics, and adaptive optics systems with exceptional thermal stability and polarization control.
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Features Of PMN-PT Optical Film

  1. High electro-optic coefficient enabling precise, low-voltage phase modulation in visible to near-infrared wavelengths.

  2. Exceptional optical transparency (>95% transmittance) across 400–1100 nm spectral range.

  3. Thermally stable thin-film architecture with robust adhesion to glass, silicon, and ITO-coated substrates.

  4. Uniform thickness control (±2 nm tolerance) via scalable spin-coating or slot-die deposition processes.

  5. Low intrinsic optical scattering (<0.1 dB/cm at 633 nm), supporting high-fidelity wavefront manipulation.

Typical Applications Of PMN-PT Optical Film

  1. Tunable metasurface lenses and beam-steering elements for AR/VR microdisplays.

  2. Integrated photonic modulators in silicon photonics platforms for datacom and sensing.

  3. Adaptive optics components in ophthalmic imaging systems and laser microscopy.

  4. Electro-optic shutter arrays for high-speed machine vision and industrial inspection.

  5. Miniaturized interferometric sensors for real-time strain and temperature monitoring.

Specifications Of PMN-PT Optical Film



Chemical TypeLead-based relaxor ferroelectric (Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3–PbTiO3)
Product FormSol-gel derived optical film on rigid or flexible transparent substrates
AppearanceColorless, homogeneous, non-crystalline (amorphous-to-nanocrystalline) thin film
Thickness Range100 nm – 2.5 µm (customizable per application)
Refractive Index (633 nm)2.25 ± 0.03 (measured by ellipsometry)
Primary ApplicationsElectro-optic modulation, adaptive optics, tunable filters, integrated photonics
Key FeaturesHigh r33 (>100 pm/V), low dielectric loss (tan δ < 0.02 at 1 kHz), ambient-stable polarization
Regulatory ComplianceRoHS-compliant formulation; lead content managed per EU Directive 2011/65/EU Annex III exemptions (Category 8 & 9)


Compatible Systems Of PMN-PT Optical Film

Common Compatible SystemsSuitability
Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) photonics platformsHighly Recommended – Demonstrated monolithic integration with low propagation loss (<0.5 dB/mm)
ITO-coated fused silica or BK7 substratesHighly Recommended – Excellent interfacial adhesion and uniform poling response
Polymer waveguide stacks (e.g., SU-8, PMMA)Recommended – Requires optimized surface plasma treatment for interlayer compatibility
Glass-based MEMS optical shuttersSuitable – Compatible with standard flip-chip bonding and hermetic packaging processes

PMN-PT Optical Film – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the CAS Registry Number for PMN-PT Optical Film?

A: PMN-PT is a solid-solution material system without a single CAS number; constituent precursors include Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3 (CAS 12033-74-4) and PbTiO3 (CAS 12060-01-4). Final film composition is reported as a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis.


Q2: What is the recommended coating thickness for high-speed electro-optic modulation?

A: For sub-ns switching in telecom-band modulators, 300–600 nm thickness is optimal—balancing drive voltage efficiency, optical confinement, and RC-limited bandwidth.


Q3: How does PMN-PT Optical Film compare to LiNbO3 thin films in terms of poling stability and process integration?

A: Unlike stoichiometric LiNbO3, PMN-PT films require no high-temperature annealing or electric-field poling post-deposition; they exhibit intrinsic polar order and maintain stable domain alignment under continuous bias up to 150 °C.


Q4: Are there migration or leaching concerns when used in optical biosensors contacting aqueous media?

A: Fully densified PMN-PT films show negligible lead leaching (<0.05 ppb in PBS buffer, 72 h, 37 °C, per ASTM D6888); optional SiO2 capping layer available for extended aqueous exposure.



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