IQE is a leading global supplier of compound semiconductor materials, established in 1988. The company specializes in epitaxy, a technology that supports a wide range of applications across various markets. IQE operates six business units, focusing on wireless communications, photonics, infrared technologies, advanced solar, power switching, LEDs, and advanced electronics. With a robust global presence that encompasses Europe, Asia, and the USA, IQE has evolved from a single manufacturing operation into a premier platform in the semiconductor industry. The company's extensive product portfolio and market leadership position enable it to offer unique services tailored to the needs of diverse industry sectors.
Kopin Wireless is a global manufacturer of heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBTs) which are used in power amplifiers, a key wireless component in mobile devices. These devices are produced using MOCVD epitaxial wafer technology.
MBE epitaxy manufacturing unit
Acquisition in 2012
MBE epitaxy manufacturing unit a global leader in the design and manufacture of high performance RF components and compound semiconductor technologies, and has secured a long-term wafer supply agreement for exclusive provision of all of RFMD’s MBE wafers and for provision of a majority of RFMD’s MOCVD wafer requirements.
Solar Junction is a manufacturer of high efficiency III-V multi-junction solar cells based on ASLAM ™ materials. The company is dedicated to providing the industry’s highest efficiency solar cells to enable CPV as a cost effective energy solution. Founded in 2007, Solar Junction is headquartered in San Jose, California. Investors include New Enterprise Associates, Draper Fisher Jurvetson and Advanced Technology Ventures.
Epitaxial Business - Kopin
Acquisition in 2012
The epitaxial growth process is a nanotechnology whereby complex atomic structures are produced under strictly controlled conditions.
Galaxy Compound Semiconductors, Inc. is the world’s leading Indium Antimonide (InSb) and Gallium Antimonide (GaSb) substrate supplier. Founded in 1999, the company was originally a spin off of Johnson-Matthey. Their crystal growth dates back to the mid 1960s with Cominco Electronic Materials. Their dedicated engineering staff all have extensive crystal growth and materials experience.
NanoGaN Ltd. engages in the production of free standing gallium nitride and laser diode wafers to semiconductor device manufacturers and foundries involved in the manufacturing of high power optoelectronics, and high power and frequency microelectronic components. It serves suppliers of epitaxial wafers, chips, and devices.
MBE Technology Pte Ltd
Acquisition in 2006
MBE Technology Pte Ltd manufactures compound epitaxial wafers used in high-speed electronic components in the wireless and optical telecommunications industry.
Emcore's electronic materials unit
Acquisition in 2006
Emcore's electronic materials unit produce both gallium-arsenide (GaAs) and gallium-nitride (GaN) wafers for use in power amplifiers and switches in GSM, CDMA multiband wireless handsets, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, cellular handsets, and in wireless LAN applications.
Wafer Technology Ltd. is a manufacturer based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, specializing in the production and supply of compound semiconductors and wafer materials. The company focuses on epitaxy and polycrystalline materials, including gallium antimonide, gallium arsenide, and indium phosphide. Through its advanced manufacturing processes, Wafer Technology supports various applications in the semiconductor industry, contributing to the development of high-performance electronic and optoelectronic devices.
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