Published through 2026-11-02 23:51 UTC · Automated cloud publishing.
Wolfspeed Commercially Launches TSiC for AR Eyewear
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On November 2, 2026, US-based Wolfspeed announced the commercial launch of TSiC, a technology designed to produce optically transparent silicon carbide specifically for augmented reality glasses. The company stated that it is offering optical wafers engineered for waveguide displays, marking a significant step in the availability of this material for eyewear applications. This development highlights Wolfspeed's entry into the AR optics market with a novel substrate solution intended to enhance display performance through its unique transparency properties. The announcement focuses on the immediate commercial availability of these specialized wafers, positioning them as key components for next-generation AR hardware manufacturers seeking advanced waveguide integration. No conflicting reports or earlier versions of this news are present in the provided source material; therefore, the digest reflects only the confirmed details from the Holographica report dated November 2, 2026. The information remains limited to the initial announcement of the product launch and its intended application in waveguide displays, without further elaboration on pricing, specific partner integrations, or broader market impact assessments at this time.
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- Holographica / ГолографикаWolfspeed Announces Commercial Launch of Transparent Silicon Carbide TSiC for AR Glasses
US-based Wolfspeed announced the commercial launch of TSiC, a technology producing optically transparent silicon carbide for augmented reality glasses. The company offers optical wafers designed for waveguide displays, leveraging silicon carbide's high refractive index to enable compact optics with wide fields of view without multi-layer structures. Technical specifications for 4H polytype monocrystalline substrates include light absorption below 0.05 cm⁻¹ (450–650 nm), surface roughness under 1 nm RMS, and nominal thickness of 500 μm ±20 μm. Commercially available diameters are 150 mm and 200 mm, with 300 mm samples offered on request. While prior prototypes like Orion and Goeroptics modules demonstrated SiC benefits, Wolfspeed has not disclosed prices, production volumes, or customer names. The launch expands specialized material supply but does not yet signify mass production of finished waveguides.
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