Radiant Technologies invites you to explore one of the oldest technologies in the world, one known to the ancient Greeks and yet so new that few in the world today are even aware of its existence. It is a technology where solid materials convert heat or force to electricity and vice versa. These properties are known respectively as pyroelectricity and piezoelectricity. One family of materials that exhibits both of these two properties plus more is known as the ferroelectric family of materials. Ferroelectric materials are used extensively in modern society for sonar, medical ultrasound, sonofusion, fire detectors, infrared cameras, vibration sensors, and diesel fuel injectors, to name just a few applications. These industrial-scale devices are expensive and complex.

We at Radiant have created a new class of electronic components that we collectively call ferroelectric devices, or Ferrodevices for short. They contain ferroelectric material but are in a form factor suitable for use in electronic circuits. With these devices, you can fabricate your own ferroelectric-based sensors that can detect milli-newtons of force, milli-degrees of temperature change, or the slightest breeze.

Radiant brings together two key factors to make these components possible. First, we make sub-micron-thick ferroelectric films using the same integrated circuit manufacturing techniques with which your computer is constructed. The second key factor is the component form factor. Microscopic devices are packaged in traditional transistor cans for easy integration with an electronic circuit. Some of our capacitors are only 1/10th the width of one strand of your hair! Larger devices are not packaged at all and can be soldered directly onto circuit boards.

An important consideration is that these ferrodevices are but a part of the solution. You will need educational materials, bench-top tools, useful circuits, and application notes to exploit the components. Radiant has created this infrastructure to support you. You will find all of the information on this site that you will need to get started.

Education on Materials and Sensors – The Radiant EDU
Benchtop electronic tools for working with ferrodevices
Project and sensor boards
Components and datasheets

Good Luck!
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