Precision Glass for MEMS Devices

Precision Glass for MEMS Devices: to-drawing tolerances with inspection reports. No MOQ, prototypes in 5-10 days, DFM review with every RFQ.

Industry Application July 28, 2026

Precision Glass for MEMS Devices: custom precision glass machined to drawing with inspection reports. Single-piece prototypes to production volumes, quoted from your drawing.

precision glass for mems devices programs need anodic-bondable wafers with tight TTV. Typical parts: cap wafers, TGV substrates, motion-sensor lids.

Specification envelope

RFQ inputs PDF/DXF/STEP drawing, quantity brackets, surface and edge spec

Getting the drawing right

Three items decide most of the cost and lead time on this work:

  • Over-specification is the quiet budget killer: a 20/10 scratch-dig face costs roughly three times an 80/50 face, so grade each surface individually.

For the complete framework, see the tolerance design guide and the holes and edges design guide.

Who orders this

Orders for precision glass for mems devices cluster in microfluidic devices (chips, manifolds, via plates, bonded stacks); laboratory instruments (cuvettes, sight glasses, stir-cell windows); led packaging (groove covers, phosphor carriers, package windows).

Dimensions still moving? Configure this part live in the 3D + 2D builder below, or open the full custom glass machining 3D + 2D builder to start from a blank canvas.

For adjacent specifications, see glass wafer bonding, glass hole micromachining, optical polishing capability.

Frequently asked questions

Do parts ship with inspection data?

Dimensional reports, surface certificates and material certs per melt are available; specify the level on the RFQ.

What do mems devices programs usually order?

Cap wafers, TGV substrates, motion-sensor lids. Typical spec: TTV < 3 um, bow < 20 um, SEMI flats.

Is there a minimum order for precision glass for mems devices?

No. Single prototypes are accepted, and pricing steps down at 10, 100 and 1,000 pieces.

How fast can prototypes ship?

Machined prototypes ship in 5 – 10 working days. Coated or bonded parts add 1 – 2 weeks depending on queue slots.

Specifications on this page were last reviewed by our engineering team in September 2026.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which fused silica grade should I choose — JGS1, JGS2 or JGS3?

JGS1 offers deep-UV transmission from about 185 nm (best for DUV lithography and UV laser optics). JGS2 transmits well from about 220 nm for standard UV-visible use at lower cost. JGS3 is optimized for visible-to-infrared and high-power laser work. The builder exposes a transmission-band requirement so you can specify the grade by application.

What wafer diameters and thicknesses are supported?

Common diameters are 2, 3, 4 and 6 inch (note 1 inch = 25.0 mm for quartz wafers, so a 4 inch wafer is 100 mm). Typical thicknesses are 200, 500, 700 and 1000 µm, with tighter thickness tolerance and TTV specifiable for polished optical grades.

Can I specify TTV, surface quality and a flat or notch?

Yes. You can set total thickness variation, scratch-dig surface quality (down to 40/20 or 20/10 for optical grade), single- or double-side polish, and a primary flat or notch for orientation.

Need a different product family? Open the full 3D + 2D builder.

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