09.22.22
Quantum Science has announced that research and development specialists can now access two of its Quantum Dot (QD) products through the Merck platform. The infrared QDs are now available on Merck’s Sigma-Aldrich website and will be ready to ship from early October.
The high-performance QDs are designed with absorption maxima of λ 1550 nm and λ 1350 nm respectively, meaning each is sensitive to a distinct wavelength of infrared light. This makes them suitable for use in cutting-edge photodiode device stacks that can then be used in sensors and imagers, unlocking new applications for self-driving cars, next-generation medical imaging, 3D mapping for smartphones, and more.
INFIQ® QD technology offers enhanced precision and greater flexibility for near-infrared (NIR) and short-wave infrared (SWIR) sensors and imagers compared to incumbent silicon-based alternatives due to the inherent limitations of silicon.
Current technology can only accomplish a comparable level of enhanced SWIR sensitivity using indium-gallium-arsenide (InGaAs) solutions, which are prohibitively expensive owing to their complex fabrication process. QD solutions offer greater throughput and can be produced at lower cost – by a magnitude of several thousand times – than InGaAs equivalents, making them viable for mass market commercialization.
The news follows recent breakthroughs by Quantum Science in its development of lead-free QDs and QD inks, with grant funding expected to turbocharge its innovation in these areas.
“We couldn’t be happier to hear that two more of our QD products have passed quality control requirements and are now available to purchase,” Dr Hao Pang, Quantum Science CEO and founder, said. “We know our INFIQ® QDs have the capability to revolutionize a wide range of global markets that utilize imaging and sensing devices, from automotive to healthcare to consumer electronics. We are looking forward to seeing how the research and development sector will use these new products to discover even more potential applications for our groundbreaking technology.”
The high-performance QDs are designed with absorption maxima of λ 1550 nm and λ 1350 nm respectively, meaning each is sensitive to a distinct wavelength of infrared light. This makes them suitable for use in cutting-edge photodiode device stacks that can then be used in sensors and imagers, unlocking new applications for self-driving cars, next-generation medical imaging, 3D mapping for smartphones, and more.
INFIQ® QD technology offers enhanced precision and greater flexibility for near-infrared (NIR) and short-wave infrared (SWIR) sensors and imagers compared to incumbent silicon-based alternatives due to the inherent limitations of silicon.
Current technology can only accomplish a comparable level of enhanced SWIR sensitivity using indium-gallium-arsenide (InGaAs) solutions, which are prohibitively expensive owing to their complex fabrication process. QD solutions offer greater throughput and can be produced at lower cost – by a magnitude of several thousand times – than InGaAs equivalents, making them viable for mass market commercialization.
The news follows recent breakthroughs by Quantum Science in its development of lead-free QDs and QD inks, with grant funding expected to turbocharge its innovation in these areas.
“We couldn’t be happier to hear that two more of our QD products have passed quality control requirements and are now available to purchase,” Dr Hao Pang, Quantum Science CEO and founder, said. “We know our INFIQ® QDs have the capability to revolutionize a wide range of global markets that utilize imaging and sensing devices, from automotive to healthcare to consumer electronics. We are looking forward to seeing how the research and development sector will use these new products to discover even more potential applications for our groundbreaking technology.”