The present invention relates to novel bondable trisaryl-1,3,5-triazines containing active hydrocarbons and the use thereof as an ultraviolet light absorber. Each node can be comprised of modular components that can perform various defined functions such that the features and abilities of the node can be customized by an application based on which modular components are instantiated. Reduction of thermally-induced stresses by connecting modulator ground to package ground via alumina pane is also disclosed.