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Silicon Wafer Back-End Packing

The History of Wafer Packaging

February 4, 2025
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An important step during silicon wafer manufacturing is wafer packaging. Here, we’ll explore how techniques have changed over the years.

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Float Zone Wafer Transparency to Terahertz Radiation

Unlocking the Power of Float Zone Silicon Wafers: Terahertz Transparency Explained

February 2, 2025
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A float zone wafer has high terahertz radiation transparency, making it ideal for applications that include detectors, power devices, and solar panels. Learn more today!

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Common Myths About Thin Silicon Wafers

The 3 Biggest Myths of Thin Silicon Wafers

January 29, 2025
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Thin silicon wafers are crucial to today’s technology, but misconceptions prevent their adoption. Here, we’ll explain and debunk these myths.

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Open AI, Deep Seek, and Wafers: What’s Changes for the Semiconductor Industry

January 24, 2025
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DeepSeek developed an AI model with the power to rival OpenAI’s, but does it really forego the need of AI chips made with an FZ wafer?

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Understanding Total Thickness Variation in Double Side Polish Wafers

January 22, 2025
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Understanding Total Thickness Variation is crucial to assessing the quality of a double side polish wafer. Here, we’ll explain the concept.

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Understanding GaAs Reclaim Wafers: When They’re Not Suitable

January 20, 2025
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GaAs reclaim wafers are a great way to save costs for your project—but they’re not suitable for every application. Here are some of its limitations.

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From Transistors to Analytical Chemistry: The Ground-Breaking Uses of Double-Side Polished Wafers

January 17, 2025
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The double side polish wafer offers enhanced performance, which makes them ideal for some critical applications.

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Common Wafer Laser Marking Mistakes

Common Wafer Laser Marking Errors—And What We Do with Defective Wafers

January 16, 2025
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Laser marking is a crucial step in wafer manufacturing—but it can fail at times. Here, we’ll explain some common laser marking errors and what we do if they occur.

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When Wafers Can’t Be Used Anymore: The Limitations of InP Reclaim Wafers

January 15, 2025
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InP reclaim wafers are of the utmost quality because there are strict limitations to what type of wafer can be reclaimed and what cannot. Here’s a breakdown.

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Is GaAs Resistant to Radioactivity?

January 10, 2025
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GaAs reclaim wafers unique properties make them resistant to radioactivity. Here, we'll explore the implications of this to the aerospace and military industry.

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