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Utra Flat Wafers for Data Centers

10 Advanced Devices We Wouldn’t Have Without Ultra Flat Wafers

November 29, 2024
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Ultra flat wafers are the backbone of some of the most innovative technologies we know today. Here, we’ll explore 10 of them, from phones to drones and more!

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Silicon Wafer Suppliers Innovate in Polishing Techniques

Advances in Surface Polishing Technology: What You Need to Know

November 25, 2024
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Offering high-polished wafers is key for silicon wafer suppliers. Because of that, we monitor new polishing techniques. Let's explore one of them.

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Ultra Thin Silicon Manufacturing

Why Can’t We Simply Build Bigger Wafers?

November 22, 2024
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While making bigger wafers may seem like a solution to enhance its capabilities, we’ll explain why silicon manufacturing companies don’t explore this option.

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How to Reduce Indirect Labor Costs in Silicon Wafer Manufacturing

How Digital Solutions and AI Could Help Drive Down Indirect Labor Costs at Wafer Fabs

November 20, 2024
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Rising prices, driving inflation, and reducing revenue are some of the biggest challenges in silicon wafer manufacturing. Here, we’ll explore how digital solutions could reduce costs.

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Buy a Silicon Wafer Mixed with Gallium

What Are Silicon Germanium Wafers—And Why Are They So Important?

November 15, 2024
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SiGe wafers may be for you if you want to buy a silicon wafer but would like it to have carrier concentration. Read here to learn more about them!

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What Drives Inflation Among Silicon Wafer Supplier

What’s Causing Inflation Among Wafer Suppliers?

November 11, 2024
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Have you noticed the costs of your silicon wafer supplier have been growing? You’re right! Here, we’ll explore the reasons for this growing inflation.

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Germanium Wafer Mine in the U.S.

Who Are the Main Germanium Providers in the U.S.?

November 8, 2024
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The United States only produces 50% of the germanium needed to create a germanium wafer and other devices. Here, we’ll explore what these sources are.

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New Semiconductor Fabs to Affect Silicon Prices

Current Impact of the CHIPS and Science Act on Silicon Prices

November 6, 2024
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Silicon prices are volatile, especially with public policies like the CHIPS Act. Now, two years after its establishment, we can analyze its effects on wafers.

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Silicon Wafer vs. Power Semiconductors

Power Semiconductors and the Role They Play

November 4, 2024
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Power semiconductors are needed when a silicon wafer can’t withstand the conditions in which it’s applied. Here, we’ll explore the benefits of these substrates.

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Decarbonization Challenges for Chip and Silicon Wafer Manufacturers

October 25, 2024
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Chip makers face the challenge of reducing emissions through their supply chain, from silicon wafer manufacturers to transport. Here, we’ll explore some solutions.

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