What Radiant Technologies does

Radiant Technologies, Inc. is a privately held precision instrumentation company founded in 1988 by Joseph T. Evans, Jr. in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The company designs, manufactures, and sells ferroelectric and multiferroic test systems used to characterize non-volatile memory technologies, non-linear electromechanical materials, MEMS devices, and actuator/sensor components. Its product portfolio comprises four tester tiers (Multiferroic II, Premier II, LC II, RT66C) spanning 1KHz to 270KHz frequency ratings and voltages expandable to 10kV, all driven by Vision Data Management Software, a unified platform providing 155 measurement, analysis, plotting, program control, and documentation tasks. The company is positioned as the pioneer of the first commercial ferroelectric test system, which became the worldwide industry standard, and holds 30 US and foreign patents including fundamental FRAM patents licensed to Texas Instruments, Fujitsu, and Rohm.

Radiant generates revenue primarily through one-time perpetual hardware sales of testers and accessories (high-voltage interfaces, amplifiers, thermal chambers, laser vibrometer-based measurement platforms, cryogenic probes, magnetoelectric bundles, probe stations, multiplexer-reliability systems), supplemented by wafer and integrated ferroelectric foundry services and a software update subscription tied to Vision. Pricing is quote-based across all tiers. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales from Albuquerque for the US market with an extensive worldwide sales partner network covering 25+ countries across Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Marketing channels include a corporate website, a YouTube instructional channel, support documentation library, social media campaigns (e.g., 35th anniversary giveaway), and conference participation (IEEE UFFC 2024 in Taipei, IMF 2023 in Tel Aviv). The company claims to operate the only integrated ferroelectric device foundry in the United States.

The customer base spans research institutions and universities (Penn State, Wisconsin-Madison, UC Berkeley, Cambridge, Tsinghua, Indian Institute of Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre), government/defense research labs (NASA Glenn Research Center), and semiconductor/electronics manufacturers producing ferroelectric memory, piezoelectric MEMS, sensors, and actuators. Named customers are predominantly academic and government research entities, with limited disclosed commercial enterprise penetration. Customer support is delivered through technical support request forms, an extensive support library, and instructional video content. The company currently employs 11-50 staff and has open requisitions for senior engineering roles, consistent with active product line expansion including the PiezoMEMS Analyzer, Dual e31 Cantilever System, High Resolution Angstrom-Level Measurement Platform (VibroOne), and NanoMeter Measurement Platform (IVS-500).

Name

Radiant Technologies

Legal name

Radiant Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://ferrodevices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Radiant Technologies designs and manufactures precision ferroelectric and multiferroic test systems, accessories, and integrated foundry services for materials science researchers at universities, government labs, and semiconductor manufacturers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Non-Linear Materials Test Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Test, Probe & Burn-In Equipment (Wafer Sort/Final Test) (HDAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Ferroelectric test equipment
• Precision materials testing
• Piezoelectric characterization systems
• Multiferroic measurement instruments
• Non-linear materials testers

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Precision Test Systems: Sale of ferroelectric and multiferroic test equipment including Multiferroic II, Premier II, LC II, and RT66C testers. Pricing varies by voltage range and frequency specifications. Systems can be expanded with accessories.
2. Vision Software: Data acquisition and management software included with testers. Current version 5.51.7 as of May 20, 2026. Provides 155 configurable tasks for materials testing.
3. Tester Accessories: High voltage testing, thermal testing, piezoelectric, magnetoelectric, transistor testing, reliability testing accessories and fixtures. Includes test stations, probe stations, thermal chambers.
4. Wafers and Foundry Services: Platinized silicon wafers, PZT and PNZT wafers in various compositions, and integrated ferroelectric capacitor foundry services on 5-micron design rules.
5. Technical Support Services: Technical support for testers and software. Includes support request forms, documentation, YouTube instructional videos, and support library with common issues and troubleshooting guides.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Radiant Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells Precision Non-Linear Materials Test Systems (Multiferroic II, Premier II, LC II, and RT66C) used to characterize ferroelectric, piezoelectric, multiferroic, pyroelectric, and MEMS materials. All testers are driven by the proprietary Vision Data Management Software platform, and the company sells a comprehensive ecosystem of accessories for high-voltage (up to 10kV), thermal (–196°C to 650°C), magnetoelectric, transistor, and reliability testing, alongside platinized silicon wafers, PZT/PNZT wafers, and integrated ferroelectric foundry services.

Product overview

Radiant Technologies offers a comprehensive portfolio of Precision Non-Linear Materials Test Systems (Multiferroic II, Premier II, LC II, and RT66C) for ferroelectric, piezoelectric, pyroelectric, and magnetoelectric material characterization. These four ferroelectric testers form the core hardware platform, ranging from the advanced Multiferroic II (270KHz) to the entry-level RT66C (1KHz). All testers are driven by Vision Data Management Software (Vision 5), a unified software platform providing 155 interconnected tasks for measurement, analysis, plotting, and program control. The product ecosystem extends through tester accessories including High Voltage Interface and Amplifiers (enabling up to 10kV testing), thermal testing solutions (Linkam and Instec stages, Lake Shore probe stations, High Voltage Cryogenic Probe for Quantum Design chambers), piezoelectric testing bundles (AutoCal 230°C thermal chamber, High Resolution Angstrom-Level Measurement Platform with VibroOne laser vibrometer, Dual e31 Cantilever System, NanoMeter Measurement Platform), Magnetoelectric Response Bundle, Precision Multiplexer 2108, probe stations (RTI-30 and Simple Test Station), transistor testing systems, and foundry services including Platinized Silicon Wafers and PZT/PNZT wafer compositions. The company also provides I2C digital-to-analog converter products for ferroelectric-gate transistor testing. Vision software enables automated test sequences combining multiple measurement and environmental control tasks for unattended operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vision: Vision Data Management Software - A revolutionary software package providing 155 measurement, analysis, plotting, program control, and documentation tasks for materials testing experiments.

Products and services

• Precision Multiferroic II Ferroelectric Tester The most advanced test system in Radiant's lineup, featuring a 270KHz hysteresis frequency rating at ±100V built-in, 18-bit ADC resolution, 0.8fC minimum charge resolution, and the ability to capture 32,000 points at 2 MHz for DLTS or PAINT measurements. Available in ±100V, 200V, and 500V configurations and expandable to 10kV via the High Voltage Interface. Targeted at advanced ferroelectric and multiferroic materials characterization.
• Precision Premier II Ferroelectric Tester Advanced tester with 250KHz hysteresis frequency at ±10V, capable of measuring thin ferroelectric film capacitors down to 0.1 square microns, with 18-bit resolution. Configurable to ±10V, 30V, 100V, 200V, or 500V and expandable to 10kV with the High Voltage Interface. Used in research settings for thin-film ferroelectric characterization.
• Precision LC II Ferroelectric Tester Affordable general-purpose tester with a 5KHz frequency rating at ±200V built-in, 18-bit resolution, and <10fC minimum charge resolution, suitable for both thin films and bulk ceramics. Uses 32,000 data points from 2kHz to 1/30Hz and is offered in ±10V, 30V, 100V, 200V, and 500V configurations. Positioned as the broad-capability mid-tier tester.
• Precision RT66C Ferroelectric Tester Flexible, affordable entry-level tester with a 1KHz hysteresis frequency rating and ±200V built-in drive voltage, expandable to 10kV with HVI and amplifier. Based on the original RT66A design, it serves as the entry-level option in the Precision Non-Linear Materials Test Systems lineup.
• Vision Data Management Software (Vision 5) Comprehensive software platform with 155 configurable tasks that drives all Radiant test systems, providing freedom to design, conduct, and review material experiments. Includes measurement, analysis, plotting, program control, and documentation tasks. Reduces cost of test by a factor greater than 10 versus alternatives and is sold via annual subscription including updates and technical support.
• 10kV High Voltage Interface (HVI) Interface that enables Precision test systems to execute tests at voltages up to 10,000V, with four levels of safety protection including 50kV insulation, high-speed protection during breakdowns, automatic amplifier disconnect on dead shorts, and a rear panel safety interlock.
• High Voltage Amplifiers (2kV, 4kV, 10kV) Stand-alone amplifiers that expand Radiant test systems for high-voltage testing. Available in 2kV, 4kV, and 10kV configurations, plus a Precision 200V High Speed/Multi Gain Amplifier for low-noise, high-speed operation at ±200V/100mA and 30KHz.
• AutoCal 230°C Piezoelectric Thermal Test Chamber Self-contained heated test fixture for piezoelectric and pyroelectric testing up to 230°C. Includes a displacement sensor, heated test fixture, and advanced software for self-calibration and fully automatic temperature profiles across electrical and piezoelectric tests.
• High Resolution Angstrom-Level Measurement Platform (VibroOne) Laser vibrometer-based system achieving 0.2 Angstrom (0.02nm) resolution in d33 piston motion, combined with Radiant testers and thermal chambers to enable measurements from -196°C to 600°C. Features 0.3 Angstrom bit resolution and 2 MHz bandwidth.
• Dual e31 Piezoelectric Cantilever System Revolutionary system that measures both direct and converse e31 coefficients simultaneously using a single sample and test fixture, leveraging two capacitors on a single cantilever. Includes a photonic displacement sensor with self-calibration, five BNC connections, and a Vision-controlled multiplexer.
• NanoMeter Measurement Platform (IVS-500) Cost-effective measurement system for bulk materials and pMEMS devices with large features. Provides approximately 1 nanometer resolution with averaging, 70–400µm spot diameter, 10kHz bandwidth, and includes an auxiliary USB camera. Mounted horizontally for use with the Simple Test Station, Bulk Ceramic Test Fixture, and Thermal Stages.
• Magnetoelectric Response Bundle Complete platform for characterizing the magnetic coupling of multiferroic or magneto-piezoelectric devices. Bundle includes an ME Shield Box, Lakeshore MH-6 Helmholtz coil (up to 50 Oersted), 2.5A Current Source, Hall Effect sensor, and MER Task software. Available in Bulk Ceramic and Thin Film Testing packages.
• Precision Multiplexer 2108 Interface between the Precision Materials Analyzer and multiple capacitors, featuring two 1x8 channels with separate relays, 500V rated connections, USB control, and hot/cold temperature operation. Controlled through the Vision software for automated reliability and fatigue testing.
• RTI-30 Probe Station Basic RF and DC probe station for advanced component research, featuring a 4-inch vacuum chuck, binocular/trinocular stereo zoom microscope with 20X magnification, LED ring illuminator, precision X-Y stage, and 10 micron resolution.
• Simple Test Station Portable probe station (20kg) for basic DC, RF, and HVHC testing, designed for chips, dies, one-off testing, classroom use, and solar simulator applications. Compatible with optical tables.
• High Voltage Cryogenic Probe (HVCP) Compatible with Quantum Design PPMS and DynaCool cryogenic chambers for electrical testing up to 800 volts at temperatures down to 10K with DC magnetic fields up to 9 Tesla, without electrical breakdown.
• Ferroelectric Transistor Testing System I2C digital-to-analog converter attached to Radiant testers for measuring thin-ferroelectric-film gate transistors (TFFTs and MFSFETs), enabling characterization of fatigue, imprint, retention, and temperature effects in ferroelectric-gate transistors.
• Ferroelectric Foundry Services Custom integrated ferroelectric capacitor foundry process on 5-micron design rules, with capacitors from 5µm to 1cm on a side using 2600Å 20/80 PZT or 1µm niobium-doped PZT. Includes passivation with patented interlayer dielectric stack for TO-type transistor packaging.
• Platinized Silicon Wafers Thin titanium dioxide/platinum films deposited on 4-inch silicon wafers. Platinum films withstand up to 650°C in oxygen for one hour without roughening or hillock formation, and optional PZT or PNZT coating is available.
• PZT and PNZT Wafers Sol-gel PZT compositions ranging from 600Å to 1.8µm thickness, including 20/80 PZT, niobium-doped PZT, PLZT, PLT, and 52/48 PZT options. Available with or without a bottom electrode, with platinum electrodes and optional chrome/gold interconnect.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost of test reduced by factor greater than 10 over any other ferroelectric tester
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability2 records

Feature11 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• aixACCT Systems: Germany-based manufacturer of ferroelectric and piezoelectric test systems. The most direct global competitor to Radiant's tester portfolio, selling into the same academic and industrial research customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Keysight Technologies: Major broad-line test & measurement vendor offering source measure units, impedance analyzers, and parameter analyzers that overlap with parts of Radiant's electrical characterization workflow, though without the dedicated ferroelectric expertise.
• Tektronix (Keithley): Through the Keithley brand, Tektronix supplies electrometers, source measure units, and LCR meters commonly used alongside ferroelectric testers, representing a broader T&M incumbent that competes at the general-purpose instrument layer.
• National Instruments (NI): Supplies modular data acquisition, PXI instrumentation, and test software platforms that can substitute for parts of the Vision-controlled measurement stack in ferroelectric and MEMS characterization labs.
• SÜSS MicroTec: Semiconductor test and probe-station vendor serving wafer-level and MEMS test markets that overlap with Radiant's probe-station and PiezoMEMS test offerings.
• FormFactor (formerly Cascade Microtech): Provides advanced probe stations and parametric test solutions used in semiconductor and MEMS device characterization, adjacent to Radiant's RTI-30 and Simple Test Station probe stations.
• Bruker: Analytical and scientific instrument manufacturer with products in materials characterization, including spectroscopy and microscopy that overlap at the materials-research workflow layer.

Emerging players

• Zurich Instruments: Precision lock-in amplifiers and impedance analyzers used in advanced materials and quantum research, competing for measurement slots in piezo/ferroelectric characterization labs.

Others

• Lake Shore Cryotronics: Radiant's integration partner for cryogenic probe stations and Hall Effect sensors; adjacent ecosystem participant in low-temperature ferroelectric and magnetoelectric measurement workflows.
• Polytec: Laser vibrometry specialist that supplies the vibrometer integrated into Radiant's Angstrom-Level Measurement Platform; adjacent enabling technology provider rather than a direct tester competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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