Synthetic Silica Glass (NIFS Series)

NIFS series features a homogeneous refractive index, high transmittance and superior laser durability.
The NIFS series has been developed and manufactured based on nearly 100 years of experience in optics. Various grades are available for different sizes and applications, as well as for numerous optical properties such as wavelengths.

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Applications

  • Optics for ultraviolet and high-power lasers
  • Photomask substrates for semiconductors/FPD
  • Lenses for semiconductor and FPD lithography systems, optical components
  • Lenses for industrial inspection equipment, optical components
  • Synthetic silica glass wafers
  • Substrates for various devices (e.g. TFT, CCD, etc.)
  • Optics for astronomy
  • Optics for medical equipment
  • Optics for semiconductor manufacturing equipment
  • *Please contact our sales department for further information on these and other applications

Optical grades and features

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Grade Recommended wavelength Features
NIFS-V ArF (193 nm) Highest grade within the NIFS series; very high laser durability
Transmittance up to ArF excimer laser (193 nm) guaranteed
NIFS-A ArF (193 nm) Transmittance up to ArF excimer laser (193 nm) guaranteed
NIFS-U KrF (248 nm) Transmittance up to KrF excimer laser (248 nm) guaranteed
NIFS-S Ultraviolet/visible regions Standard NIFS series grade
Most suited to optical systems that use visible light or i-line (365 nm)
We offer high-quality materials as large as 2,000 mm square
NIFS-I For non-optical applications For use in non-optical systems. Most suited to mirrors
We offer materials as large as 2,000 mm square

Transmittance range

The transmittance range for NIFS-V and NIFS-A is up to ArF (193 nm). The transmittance range for NIFS-U is up to KrF (248 nm). The transmittance range for NIFS-S is the i-line (365 nm) or visible light.
  • *All data on this page are typical but not guaranteed values.
  • *Please ask about different sizes and specifications.

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