Uviquity Introduces 229 nm Chip-Scale Deep UV Laser

May 06, 2026
Uviquity has announced the world's first chip-scale laser operating at 229 nanometers, offering a compact ultraviolet light source for analytical and inspection applications. Sampling for OEM partners is planned for late 2026.

Uviquity announced in a press release the launch of a chip-scale laser operating at 229 nanometers, the first of its kind produced from a single semiconductor chip. The device provides collimated, narrow-linewidth ultraviolet output for analytical and inspection uses across several industries.

The laser is built on Uviquity's aluminum nitride photonic integrated circuit platform, which generates deep ultraviolet light through second harmonic generation in proprietary waveguides. The company holds over twenty pending patents related to the design, which was first presented at SPIE Photonics West in January 2026.

Sampling for original equipment manufacturer partners will begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. Target applications include semiconductor inspection, pharmaceutical and petrochemical process monitoring, environmental sensing, and defense detection systems. The compact form factor supports handheld and embedded instrument designs that operate on low-voltage electrical input.

The same platform is being developed for far ultraviolet disinfection products intended for air, water, food, and medical use, enabling Uviquity to serve both sensing and disinfection markets from a single semiconductor architecture.

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