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Are We Running Out of GaAs for Wafers

Are We Running Out of Gallium? The Future of GaAs Wafers and Challenges to Come

April 23, 2025
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Unlike other crucial materials, the U.S. government hasn’t stockpiled gallium—which means tariffs and export limitations could impact the future production of GaAs wafers.

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Understanding the Importance of Hole Mobility in InP Reclaim Wafers

Understanding Hole Mobility and How It Impacts Indium Phosphide Applications

April 14, 2025
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InP reclaim wafers are a great material for high-speed communications and RF applications for their high hole mobility. Here, we’ll explain this concept.

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Silicon Wafer Processing Safety Measures

Is Silicon Wafer Processing Dangerous? A Deep Dive Into Security Measures

April 11, 2025
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Digital Resource

Silicon wafer processing is a crucial step in creating semiconductors we use daily, but there are some risks associated with this practice. Here’s how we avoid them.

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Safety Measures During Laser Marking

Safety Measures During Laser Marking in the Silicon Wafer Manufacturing Industry

April 11, 2025
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Laser marking is a key step in silicon manufacturing, but it can be dangerous and affect product quality if the right safety measures aren’t taken.

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Quality Control Practices of a Si Wafer

Surface Inspection Methods Used in Wafer Quality Control

April 9, 2025
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Digital Resource

To ensure the surface of a Si wafer is free of flaws, manufacturers employ various surface control methods. Here, we’ll go over them, exploring their use and advantages.

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Thin Silicon Wafers for Smartphones

How Many Thin Silicon Wafers Are Needed to Make a Smartphone

April 9, 2025
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Smartphones use several thin silicon wafers to perform all of their functions perfectly, but have you ever wondered how many of them there are?

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Congratulations Ronnie for Being Nominated for Employee of the Year in South Florida

Congratulations Ronnie for Getting Nominated for Employee of the Year!

April 8, 2025
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Our General Manager, Ronnie Phelix, has been nominated by the SFMA for Employee of the Year. We want to say congratulations, Ronnie, from everyone at Wafer World!

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Future of GaAs Wafer Production

How’s the Gallium Arsenide Compound Used in Wafers Produced?

April 7, 2025
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Digital Resource

To manufacture a GaAs wafer, gallium and arsenide first must be procured. Here, we’ll explore how GaAs is crafted—and if the USA can make it domestically in the future.

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Benefits of an InP Wafer for Quantum Applications

How InP Wafers Could Transform the World of Quantum Computing

April 7, 2025
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An InP wafer can find several uses, but it’s currently used in large quantities in quantum computing. Here, we’ll break down why.

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Band Gap, Carrier Mobility, and More: Understanding the Electrical Properties of Wafers

April 4, 2025
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Assessing the electrical properties of a material is crucial during silicon wafer manufacturing. Here are some of the key factors to look at.

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