Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Technology: Harnessing Sound for Modern Electronics
Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology is a cornerstone in modern electronics, enabling a wide range of applications from communication systems to sensing devices. By manipulating sound waves at the microscopic level, SAW devices provide highly reliable, precise, and compact solutions in both consumer and industrial electronics.
What Is SAW Technology?
SAW devices use acoustic waves that travel along the surface of a material (usually a piezoelectric substrate) to process electrical signals. The concept was first developed in the 1960s and has since evolved into a fundamental technology for signal processing, filtering, and sensing.
How SAW Devices Work
Piezoelectric Substrate
Materials like quartz, lithium niobate, or lithium tantalate convert electrical energy into mechanical vibrations and vice versa.
