ROHM Boosts Terahertz Output Power Fourfold in Second-Generation Device
Event summary
- ROHM's second-generation terahertz wave oscillation device delivers four times higher output power (40 microwatts) than its predecessor.
- The device maintains the same compact 0.5 x 0.5mm chip size and industry's smallest PLCC package (4.0 x 4.3mm).
- Available via the RTD-EVK-G2 evaluation kit, targeting companies and research institutions for THz wave application development.
- ROHM began offering first-generation samples in 2024, achieving substantial downsizing and cost reduction compared to conventional methods.
The big picture
ROHM's second-generation terahertz device addresses the growing need for high-signal-quality solutions in a market previously constrained by large equipment and high costs. The company's focus on compact, low-power devices positions it to capture demand in non-destructive testing, healthcare, and radar sensing applications. This development underscores ROHM's long-term strategy of leveraging RTD technology to democratize access to terahertz wave applications.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly companies and research institutions will integrate the second-generation device into their THz wave applications.
- Market Penetration
- Whether ROHM can sustain its leadership in compact, cost-effective terahertz solutions amid growing demand for high-signal-quality devices.
- Application Expansion
- The pace at which new use cases emerge for THz waves in non-destructive testing, medical imaging, and radar sensing.
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