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Silicon Wafer Suppliers

Silicon, Gallium Arsenide, Phosphorus—An Overview of the Semiconductor Raw Materials

September 9, 2024
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Silicon wafer suppliers are the biggest sellers, but they’re not all that there is when it comes to wafers. Here, we’ll explore the different raw materials used.

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GaAs Wafer for MMICs

GaAs Wafers Benefits for Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits

September 9, 2024
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A GaAs wafer can have several uses in communications, radio frequencies, and even satellites! Here, we’ll explain why this material is ideal for microwave circuits.

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Wafer Manufacturing for Cellular Communications

3G, 4G, and 5G: The History of Mobile Connections and the Role of Semiconductors

September 6, 2024
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Wafer manufacturing companies played a big role in the evolution of cellular communication networks. Here, we’ll explore what that was.

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Silicon Wafer Manufacturers for Cars

What Are Semiconductors Used for in Cars?

September 4, 2024
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Believe it or not, silicon wafer manufacturers are key members of the automobile supply chain. But how are semiconductors used in cars?

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Connectivity Advancements: What’s 6G and How Is it Developing?

September 4, 2024
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Several advances in 6G connective technology were made last year, but what role do ultra flat wafers play in this? Let’s find out.

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History of the Germanium Wafer

Germanium Wafers: Past, Present, and Future

September 3, 2024
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Unbeknownst to most, a germanium wafer played a big role in the development of transistors. Here, we’ll explore this material’s past and future.

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How Many Semiconductor Chips Are in a Car?

September 2, 2024
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You can find a Si wafer anywhere, even inside a car. But how many semiconductors do cars need to function? Read this article to find out!

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Unexpected Uses for Silicon

August 26, 2024
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Silicon is a crucial element in electronics, but it has also others uses. Here's a guide on the most unexpected uses for silicon from a silicon manufacturing expert.

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Blockchain and Semiconductors: Where Do These Two Disciplines Intersect? 

August 23, 2024
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Blockchain is a groundbreaking technology that has been changing the way every industry works. Silicon wafer manufacturers aren’t an exception, and here’s why.

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Know Your Wafer: What Are the Parts of a Wafer Called?

August 21, 2024
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Before you buy a silicon wafer, you may want to understand the parts of a wafer better. Here’s a small guide.

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