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What Impacted Silicon Prices in 2025? The Complete Guide

November 7, 2025
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Global demand, energy costs, and chip shortages have shaped silicon prices in 2025. Get insights and forecasts in our complete market guide!

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Are GaAs Reclaimed Wafers the Same as GaAs Test Wafers? 

November 5, 2025
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Discover how GaAs reclaim wafers differ from GaAs test wafers. Discover the option that best suits your process, reduces costs, and delivers a consistent yield.

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How Does Bonding on InP Wafers Work?

November 3, 2025
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Understand bonding for InP reclaim wafers—steps, pitfalls, and QC tips to protect yield and reduce cost. Get specs or request a quote today.

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Best Ultra Flat Wafers Sizes

Wafer Size Trends: Why 200 mm Is Back and 450 mm Stalled

October 31, 2025
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While 450 caused a lot of noise when they were first introduced, today ultra flat wafers and 200 mm fabs are regaining momentum, and here’s why.

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Key Specs of a Float Zone Wafer

October 24, 2025
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Key Specs of a Float Zone Wafer

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200 mm vs 300 mm vs 450 mm Wafers: Which Size Fits Your Process?

October 24, 2025
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Explore the differences between 200mm, 300mm, and 450mm wafers in silicon wafer manufacturing. Learn how each size impacts cost, yield, and tool compatibility.

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Silicon Wafer Manufacturing and Intrinsic Carrier Concentration

What Is Silicon's Intrinsic Carrier Concentration and Why Does it Matter

October 17, 2025
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Understanding intrinsic carrier concentration is crucial during silicon wafer manufacturing. Learn key equations, reference values, and factors affecting performance.

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Diced Wafers & Wafer‑Level Die: A Procurement Checklist

October 17, 2025
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Sourcing from silicon wafer manufacturers? Use this essential procurement checklist to evaluate diced wafers and wafer-level die—covering specs, quality, packaging, and more.

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InP Wafer

What Is the Atomic Number of Indium Phosphide?

October 15, 2025
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Learn the atomic number and composition of indium phosphide (InP) and why it makes an InP wafer vital for high-speed electronics and photonics applications.

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Changing Silicon Prices: How to Navigate a Shifting Market

October 10, 2025
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For some time now, wafer manufacturers have been dealing with fluctuating silicon prices. Here are some effective strategies to face rising costs and stay afloat.

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