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Will GaAs Replace Thin Silicon Wafers in Smartphones

GaAs Replacing Silicon: Are We Closer to the Big Change?

June 16, 2025
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Thanks to advances in development methods, GaAs-powered devices have grown, potentially replacing thin silicon wafers. But, how probable is this shift?

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Is Laser Marking a Must? Understanding Risks, Legal Obligations, and Potential Alternatives

June 12, 2025
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Laser marking can seem like the least important step of the wafer manufacturing process, but skipping it can have several risks.

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Buy a GaAs Wafer for Making LEDs

How Are GaAs Wafers Used for Making LEDs?

June 11, 2025
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A GaAs wafer has a direct bandgap and a more efficient ability to convert electrical energy into light, which is why they’re ideal for manufacturing LEDs.

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DRAM and Flash Memory: Understanding the Role of SI

June 9, 2025
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If you’re manufacturing high-density memory arrays like DRAM and flash memory, a SI wafer is the go-to substrate.

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Challenges During Material Dicing in Semiconductor Manufacturing

June 4, 2025
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During silicon manufacturing, dicing is a key process to cut substrate material into individual dies. Here are some common challenges fabs face during this step.

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Silicon Wafers for CMOS Sensors: All You Need to Know

June 2, 2025
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When manufacturing CMOS, you must first buy a silicon wafer to use as a base. Here, we’ll explain the process for designing these types of sensors.

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An Overview of Germanium Wafer’s Thermal Properties

May 26, 2025
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Among a germanium wafer’s unique properties, their thermal conductivity plays a big role in device performance. Here, we’ll explain them in detail.

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Common Challenges When Doping Ultra Flat Wafers

May 23, 2025
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When manufacturing ultra flat wafers, doping them can be one of the hardest steps. Here, we’ll explore some of the common challenges of this process.

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Will Silicon Wafer Suppliers in the U.S. Be Affected by Tariffs?

May 21, 2025
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The announcement of trade tariffs originally exempted silicon wafer suppliers. Still, they will potentially impact this sector, and here, we’ll explore how.

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Making Ultra Flat Wafers Out of Germanium: Challenges and Difficulties

May 19, 2025
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Germanium ultra flat wafers can be fundamental for high-performance applications, but they come with several challenges during production.

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