What Srico does

SRICO is a privately-held, Columbus, Ohio-based designer and manufacturer of integrated optical waveguide devices and optoelectronic products, founded in 1990 with a headcount of 11–50 employees. The company's technology stack rests on electro-optics, nonlinear optics, and ferroelectric materials, with particular depth in lithium niobate–based photonic platforms. SRICO engineers compact, application-specific optical chip-based products spanning wavelength conversion, modulation, electric field sensing, and voltage measurement, addressing both government/defense and commercial/industrial customers.

The product portfolio includes PPLN (Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate) wavelength converters (Model 2000, bulk PPLN/PPLT) operating from 400 nm to 5 microns, Thin Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN™) electro-optical modulators (Model 100), photonic electric field sensors (Model 200, 200-04, 400) with bandwidth from DC to 20 GHz, and the patented Photrode™ all-optical voltage sensor line for non-invasive electrophysiological monitoring (EEG, ECG) and isolated high-voltage measurement above 100 kV. Proprietary Zn-diffused waveguide technology supports 1-Watt optical power handling. SRICO also offers custom design and fabrication services spanning materials, devices, and complete systems.

SRICO operates a direct, consultative sales model with global reach, targeting technical buyers with application-specific requirements rather than high-volume commercial customers. Revenue streams include custom product sales, professional R&D and design services, and technology licensing — specifically for Photrode™. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, with all transactions handled through direct engagement. The customer base is bifurcated between government/defense applications (frequency combs, quantum communications, LIDAR, EMC/EMI testing) and commercial/industrial verticals (medical electrophysiology, spectroscopy, sensing, telecommunications).

Name

Srico

Legal name

SRICO

Website

https://srico.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SRICO is a Columbus, Ohio-based designer and manufacturer of integrated optical waveguide devices and optoelectronic products, including PPLN wavelength converters, TFLN modulators, photonic electric field sensors, and Photrode™ voltage sensors, serving government, defense, and commercial/industrial customers.

Ownership category

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Product category

Photonic Components & Optoelectronic Devices

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF), Optoelectronic Receivers & Transceivers (Photodetectors/Optical Modules) (HDAHALAM)

Keywords

• Electro-optic devices
• Nonlinear optical converters
• Photonic sensors
• Integrated optical waveguides
• Optoelectronic products

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Product Sales: SRICO designs and manufactures application-specific integrated optic products including PPLN wavelength converters, electro-optical modulators, photonic sensors, and Photrode™ voltage sensors. Products are sold directly to customers requiring specialized optical chip-based solutions.
2. Research and Development Services: Custom R&D services for government and commercial applications. The company provides research and development, custom product design, and fabrication services to develop solutions meeting specific customer requirements.
3. Technology Licensing: Photrode™ technology is available for licensing to interested parties.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

SRICO designs and manufactures integrated optical waveguide devices and optoelectronic products, including PPLN (Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate) nonlinear optical wavelength converters, Thin Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN™) electro-optical modulators, photonic electric field sensors, and patented Photrode™ all-optical electrophysiological voltage sensors. The company also provides custom research and development, product design, and fabrication services for government and commercial applications requiring specialized optical chip-based solutions.

Product overview

SRICO offers a portfolio of integrated optical waveguide devices and optoelectronic products built on electro-optics, nonlinear optics, and ferroelectric materials technology. The product lines include PPLN (Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate) Nonlinear Optical Wavelength Converters (Model 2000, Model 100, Bulk Crystal PPLN/PPLT), Thin Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN™) Linear Wideband Electro-Optical Modulators, Photonic Electric Field Sensors (Model 200, Model 200-04, Model 400) for RF signal transmission and electrical measurement, and Photrode™ Voltage Sensors for electrophysiological measurements (EEG/ECG) and high voltage isolation. Additionally, SRICO provides photonic R&D services, custom product design, and fabrication services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Photrode™: Award-winning all-optical electrophysiological sensors for EEG and ECG measurements, as well as optically isolated high voltage measurement technology.

Products and services

• Model 2000 PPLN Wavelength Converter Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate (PPLN) Waveguide Device for nonlinear optical wavelength conversion, operating from 400 nm to 5 microns. Applications include frequency comb generation, sum and difference frequency for quantum communications, spectroscopy, LIDAR, and chemical/biological sensing systems. Plug & Play fiber-coupled design.
• Model 100 TFLN Electro-Optical Modulator Thin Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN™) Optical Modulator that is compact, ultra-high bandwidth with low voltage operation, ideal for integration with Si platforms. Also includes Short Wavelength High Power Waveguide Devices, Frequency Shifters, and Polarization Rotators.
• Model 200 Photonic Electric Field Sensor Non-metallic, all-dielectric photonic electric field sensor with high damage threshold. Operates from DC to 20 GHz. Ideal for Near Field Antenna Measurements, Remote E-field Measurements, EMC/EMI testing, and Contact/Stray Voltage Tests.
• Model 200-04 Photonic Electric Field Sensor Variant of the Model 200 Photonic Electric Field Sensor with non-metallic, all-dielectric design and high damage threshold. Operates from DC to 20 GHz.
• Model 400 Optically Isolated Voltage Sensor Photonic Electric Field Sensor for optically isolated voltage measurement. Operates from DC to 1 GHz. Enables optically isolated high voltage measurement (>100kV) without loading the electrical circuit.
• Photrode™ Voltage Sensors Award-winning, patented all-optical electrophysiological sensors for non-invasive measurement of EEG and ECG with little or no skin contact. Technology is available for licensing to interested parties.
• Bulk Crystal PPLN and PPLT Bulk crystal periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN) and periodically poled lithium tantalate (PPLT) materials used for nonlinear optical wavelength conversion applications.
• Zn Diffused Waveguides Proprietary Zn diffused waveguides capable of handling 1 Watt optical power, designed for high-power handling applications.
• Photonic R&D Services Research and development services, custom product design, and fabrication services for government and commercial applications concerned with optical chip-based products. Service spans materials, devices, and complete systems.

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Technology focussed Yes

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Direct peers

• HC Photonics: Specializes in PPLN waveguide devices and thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) modulators — directly overlapping SRICO's PPLN wavelength converter and TFLN™ optical modulator product lines for nonlinear optics and quantum applications.
• AdvR: Develops PPLN waveguide and customized nonlinear photonic devices for quantum, sensing, and metrology — highly comparable to SRICO's Model 2000 PPLN wavelength converters and custom photonic R&D services.
• Covesion: Manufactures magnesium-oxide-doped PPLN waveguide devices for frequency conversion, similar to SRICO's PPLN product family, serving quantum, spectroscopy, and biomedical sensing markets.
• Luna Innovations: Provides photonic sensing and measurement instruments including fiber-optic electric field and strain sensors, directly comparable to SRICO's photonic E-field sensor product line for EMC/EMI and high-voltage applications.
• Freedom Photonics: Develops custom photonic integrated devices and components — analogous to SRICO's position as a niche developer of application-specific integrated optic products using lithium niobate and related materials.

Emerging players

• Lightwave Logic: Focused on electro-optic polymer and thin-film modulators for high-speed datacom/telecom — competing in the same high-bandwidth, low-voltage modulator space as SRICO's TFLN™ offering but with a different material platform.
• OEwaves: Develops photonic-based sensors and oscillators for RF and timing applications — comparable to SRICO's photonic E-field sensor line for RF signal transmission and high-fidelity measurement.

Broad incumbents

• Thorlabs: A large, broad-line supplier of photonic and optoelectronic components including modulators, wavelength converters, and sensors — competes with SRICO in adjacent catalog offerings while SRICO retains the custom/specialty niche.
• Coherent Corp: Diversified photonics and optoelectronics IDM producing lasers, modulators, and optical components at scale — represents the large incumbent threat to SRICO's niche in lithium-niobate-based modulators and wavelength converters.
• Lumentum: Major supplier of photonic components including high-speed modulators and optical modules for datacom and sensing — competes with SRICO in TFLN and integrated photonic platforms while serving much larger volume customers.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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