The integrated circuits found in your everyday digital devices, such as smartphones, laptops, and computers are made from silicon wafers. Without it, our gadgets wouldn’t work and we wouldn’t be able to enjoy the convenience and entertainment that our gadgets provide. The silicon manufacturing side can get boring but there are some interesting things you need to know about silicon wafers. Here are some things you need to know about silicon wafers:
A wafer is a combination of both insulators and metals that has the capability of either conducting electricity or insulating it. Silicon isn’t the only element used to make wafers, elements like Indium Phosphide and Germanium are also widely used.
With a global market share of 51%, the U.S. has the lead in the Silicon wafer market. This is because of U.S.’ industrialized and progressive economy compared to other foreign competitors.
Swedish chemist Jacob Berzelius discovered the element silicon through spreading heat on potassium chips that are enclosed in silica flasks and washing off any residual by-products. But today, sand with carbon is being subjected to extreme heat to produce Silicon.
Whatever type wafer you need, make sure it goes through quality silicon manufacturing. At Wafer World, we have been providing excellent wafers for all our clients all over the world. Whatever type of wafer you need, call us today to order or check out our website to know more about what we can offer!
