Subsurface Inspection Through Opaque Semiconductor Materials

Built for engineers working with silicon photonics, MEMS, quantum devices, and other applications (when destructive inspection is not an option).

Our novel IR imaging technology is patent pending worldwide

  • Ready to use microscope

    A manual microscope that provides deep silicon imaging for under US$5,000 with superior resolution & real-time inspection.

    In your lab in less than 30 days.

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  • Customized microscope

    Have specific needs?


    Select your desired features, and we'll manufacture a custom-made microscope for high-resolution imaging through silicon to fit your requirements.

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  • Custom integration for your microscope

    Already have a kick-ass microscope?

    Our technology is compatible with most high-performance microscopes and can be integrated right into it.

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Why should you use our technology?

Addressing the needs of chip designers and R&D teams, our technology tackles the long-standing challenge of silicon's opacity in microchip inspection, delivering high definition imaging for each silicon layer, even in tightly stacked configurations. Here's a demo showcasing the impressive capabilities of our microscope, which offers a cost effective alternative to traditional infrared microscopes. Images acquired in real time within seconds, with no sample preparation and no image post-processing.

  • Existing technology

  • Our technology

Image of an integrated silicon chip sandwiched between two 500um thick silicon wafers

  • Existing technology

  • Our technology

Image of an integrated silicon chip sandwiched between two 500um thick silicon wafers

  • Existing technology

  • Our technology

Image of an integrated silicon chip sandwiched between two 500um thick silicon wafers

Even more precise

Our technology takes precision to the next level, delivering high-definition imaging of silicon layers with exceptional resolution.

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Image of an integrated silicon chip sandwiched between two 500um thick silicon wafers

Our latest innovation : Si-Through-HR microscope

The Si-Through-HR Infrared Transmission Microscope

Groundbreaking solution for nondestructive inspection through silicon layers.

  • Deep silicon imaging with superior resolution and high-definition clarity
  • Affordable ready-to-use design
  • Perfect for real-time inspection of silicon chips under microscopes and R&D applications

Upgrade your lab with accessible, cutting edge technology today.

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  • Philippe Lassonde, Research agent, National Institute of Scientific Research

    "This microscope is ideal to observe silicon inside volume. The resolution and contrast of the images are impressive."

  • Steeve Morency, Expert Technician in Glass Materials, Center for Optics, Photonics and Lasers

    "It's truly amazing to see such an affordable microscope delivering superior results compared to our $100,000 microscope!"

  • Mathieu Lebeuf, Test & Characterization Engineer, AEPONYX inc.

    "Jay Photonics' microscope is a compact, user-friendly, competitively priced infrared inspection station with great potential."

  • Antoine Dumont, Field Application Scientist, Telops

    "Very impressive technology!"

  • Philippe Labranche, Engineering Physics Technician, Laval University

    "It's proof that technology can be 'simple' and exceptional at an incredible price!"

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