Electronics

Meridian Innovation Limited

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85 Potential

Decision Maker

Mr. Hasan Gadjali
info@meridianinno.com
28100211
Unit 615, 6/F, Building 10W No. 10 Science Park West Avenue Hong Kong Science Park, Pak Shek Kok, N.T.
Raw Description
Meridian Innovation Limited, a fabless Hong Kong based start-up, is developing thermal imaging sensors for commercial application so as to enable a safer and better life of tomorrow. Our mission is to develop high performance and cost effective thermal imaging sensor solution. || Product | 1. CMOS Hybrid thermal sensing architecture | 2. Proprietary wafer level vacuum packaging | 3. Thermal signal processing technologies

Strategic Analysis

Executive Brief

Meridian Innovation Limited is a pioneer in low-cost, high-performance thermal imaging solutions. By utilizing a CMOS hybrid architecture and proprietary Wafer Level Vacuum Packaging (WLVP), they are scaling LWIR (Long-Wave Infrared) sensors for the mass market. Their primary technical challenges involve maximizing infrared (IR) transmission, maintaining long-term vacuum integrity, and managing thermal noise at the pixel level.

Strategic Fit & Lead Score

Lead Score: 85 (Strong Potential)

Why this Score? Meridian's business relies on the efficiency of IR light reaching their sensors and the stability of their vacuum packaging. CVD Diamond is the world's most robust IR-transparent material, offering superior performance over traditional Germanium or Silicon windows. Furthermore, as they scale to higher resolution sensors, the thermal management of their CMOS readout circuits becomes a critical bottleneck that 6C’s heat spreaders can eliminate.

6C Solutions Proposal

Application Area 6C Solution Technical Value Prop
IR Window Materials Optical Grade PCD Wafers Diamond offers >98% transmission (with AR coating) across the 8-14 µm range. It is chemically inert and scratch-proof, replacing fragile Ge windows.
Wafer Level Packaging Diamond-on-Silicon Coating Utilizing 6C's direct growth to create ultra-stiff, gas-impermeable membranes. This improves vacuum longevity and reduces "bowing" in WLVP.
Thermal Stabilization PCD Heat Spreaders Integrating PCD at the substrate level for their CMOS hybrid architecture to dissipate heat from the signal processing unit, reducing "Dark Current" noise.
Protective Coatings DLC/Nano-Diamond Film 6C can provide ultra-thin, hard coatings for their commercial sensor lenses to ensure longevity in harsh outdoor or industrial environments.
Production Scale-up Custom MPCVD Systems As Meridian moves from "Fabless" to "Fab-lite" or seeks proprietary material advantages, 6C can build dedicated reactors for their internal R&D.

Engagement Hooks

  • Technical Question: "How is the transmission efficiency and durability of your current window material affecting the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) in your Gen-2 thermal sensors, and have you reached the mechanical limits of Germanium in your vacuum packaging?"
  • Value Statement: "6C can provide Meridian with optical-grade Diamond windows and thermal spreaders that double sensor durability while significantly reducing thermal-induced signal noise, enabling higher resolution at a lower system-level cost."