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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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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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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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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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Can a FZ Wafer Be Toxic

Are FZ Wafers Toxic?

April 3, 2025
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An FZ wafer is a safe material in its final solid form, but incorrect handling can be toxic and cause serious health problems, and here, we’ll explain why.

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Changes in Silicon Prices

Falling Silicon Prices: Why Are They Going Down—and Will It Last?

April 1, 2025
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Lately, oversupply and decreased demand have made silicon prices drop—however, new tariffs could reverse this trend in the future, and here’s why.

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Bendy Silicon Chips: A New Era in Electronics

March 28, 2025
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Advances in bendy silicon can potentially change the game for silicon wafer suppliers. Let's explore the future of this phenomenon.

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Understanding the Applications of P-Type Seminconductors Made by Silicon Wafer Manufacturers

Understanding the Uses of P-Type Silicon

March 24, 2025
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Did you know silicon wafer manufacturers dope silicon to enhance its electrical properties and improve it for certain applications? Learn more about some of these applications.

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