IQE has been at the forefront of the compound semiconductor industry for more than twenty-five years.The Group is clearly recognised as the leading global supplier of advanced wafer products and wafer services to the semiconductor industry. IQE has grown from a single manufacturing operation into a world class platform with a global footprint spanning Europe, Asia and the USA. IQE market leadership and competitive advantages enable the group to provide a unique service that is second to none.IQE's core business is epitaxy which is a technology enabler for a diverse range of end market applications. In order to service each of its key markets, IQE operates six business units covering: wireless, photonics, InfraRed, CPV (advanced solar), power switching, LEDs and advanced electronics. Established in 1988, IQE was the world's first dedicated outsource service offering epitaxy processes to a diverse range of industry sectors. The group continues to lead the way with the industry's most diverse product portfolio.
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 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. manufactures and supplies compound semiconductors.
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