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Gallium Arsenide Wafer

Our Gallium Arsenide Wafers are used in a wide range of fields including electronics devices such as laser applications for DVD, LED, and mobile phones.

Gallium Arsenide Wafer
Applications
  • The wafers are used in high-output LDs, VCSEL, micro LEDs and display LEDs.
High-output industrial laser

High-output industrial laser

Product features
  • VGF and LEC methods are used to develop single crystals.
  • The wafers are characterized by highly controlled carrier density and low EPD.

VGF-n type

VGF-n type, LD grade VGF-n type, LED grade
Crystal growth method VGF (vertical gradient freezing) method VGF (vertical gradient freezing) method
Dopant and conductive type N type: Si-doped N type: Si-doped
Carrier density N-type (0.4-4)×1018 cm-3
(Adjustable within the above range)
N-type (0.4-4)×1018 cm-3
(Adjustable within the above range)
Dislocation density(EPD)
(cm-2)
EPDave</=500(LED)
EPDmax</=5000(LED)
EPDave</=500(LED)
EPDmax</=5000(LED)
Size 6-inch 4-inch 3-inch 2-inch 6-inch 4-inch 3-inch 2-inch
Plane orientation 1. (100)±0.1°
2. (100) off α°±0.1° towards (011) or (01-1) etc.
3. We will aim to meet your requests.
1. (100)±0.1°
2. (100) off α°±0.1° towards (011) or (01-1) etc.
3. We will aim to meet your requests.
Diameter
(mm)
150.0±0.1 100.0±0.1 76.0±0.1
76.2±0.1
50.0±0.1
50.8±0.1
150.0±0.2 100.0±0.2 76.0±0.2
76.2±0.2
50.0±0.2
50.8±0.2
Thickness
(μm)
450-675
±15
350-625
±15
300-600
±15
240-450
±15
450-675
±20
350-625
±20
300-600
±20
240-450
±20
Orientation flat length
OF(mm)
IF(mm)
48.0±1.0
30.0±1.0
32.5±1.0
18.0±1.0
22.0±1.0
12.0±1.0
16.0±1.0
8.0±1.0
48.0±1.0
30.0±1.0
32.0±1.0
18.0±1.0
22.0±1.0
12.0±1.0
16.0±1.0
8.0±1.0
(Adjustable upon request) (Adjustable upon request)
Orientation flat direction
OF(mm)
IF(mm)
EJ (Dove-Tail):[OF] (0-1-1)±0.05°/ [IF](0-11)±0.5°
or
SEMI US (V-Groove):[OF] (01-1)±0.05°/ [IF](011)±0.5°
(Adaptable to both cleavage and bevel)
EJ (Dove-Tail):[OF] (0-1-1)±0.5°/ [IF](0-11)±0.5°
or
SEMI US (V-Groove):[OF] (01-1)±0.5°/ [IF](011)±0.5°
Notch OK Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed OK Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed
Edge rounding Beveled Beveled
Metalworking precision
TTV(μm)
<5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <10.0 <10.0 <10.0 <10.0
Metalworking precision
Warp(μm)
<10.0 <10.0 <10.0 <10.0 <15.0 <15.0 <15.0 <15.0
Surfacing
Surface
Mirror Mirror
Surfacing
Back
Post-lap etching (mirror processing is also available) Post-lap etching (mirror processing is also available)
Surface processing Epi-ready Epi-ready
Laser mark Option Option
Packaging form Cassette Cassette or individual packaging tray Cassette Cassette or individual packaging tray

VGF-p type

VGF-p type Zn-doped VGF-p type Zn- and Si-doped
Carrier density VGF (vertical gradient freezing) method VGF (vertical gradient freezing) method
Dopant and conductive type P type: Zn-doped P type: Zn- and Si-doped
Carrier density P-type (0.5-3)×1019 cm-3
(Adjustable within the above range)
P-type (0.5-3)×1019 cm-3
(Adjustable within the above range)
Dislocation density (EPD) (cm-2) EPDave</=3000
EPDmax</=10000
EPDave</=1500
EPDmax</=10000
Size 3-inch 2-inch 3-inch 2-inch
Plane orientation 1. (100)±0.1°
2. (100) off α°±0.1° towards (011) or (01-1) etc.
3. We will aim to meet your requests.
1. (100)±0.1°
2. (100) off α°±0.1° towards (011) or (01-1) etc.
3. We will aim to meet your requests.
Diameter (mm) 76.0±0.1
76.2±0.1
50.0±0.1
50.8±0.1
76.0±0.1
76.2±0.1
50.0±0.1
50.8±0.1
Thickness (μm) 300-600
±15
240-450
±15
300-600
±15
240-450
±15
Orientation flat length OF(mm)
IF(mm)
22.0±1.0
12.0±1.0
16.0±1.0
8.0±1.0
22.0±1.0
12.0±1.0
16.0±1.0
8.0±1.0
(Adjustable upon request) (Adjustable upon request)
Orientation flat direction OF(mm)
IF(mm)
EJ (Dove-Tail):[OF] (0-1-1)±0.05°/ [IF](0-11)±0.5°
or
SEMI US (V-Groove):[OF] (01-1)±0.05°/ [IF](011)±0.5°
(Adaptable to both cleavage and bevel)
EJ (Dove-Tail):[OF] (0-1-1)±0.05°/ [IF](0-11)±0.5°
or
SEMI US (V-Groove):[OF] (01-1)±0.05°/ [IF](011)±0.5°
(Adaptable to both cleavage and bevel)
Edge rounding Beveled Beveled
Metalworking precision TTV(μm) <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0
Warp(μm) <10.0 <10.0 <10.0 <10.0
Surfacing Surface Mirror Mirror
Back Post-lap etching (mirror processing is also available) Post-lap etching (mirror processing is also available)
Surface processing Epi-ready
Laser mark Option Option
Packaging form Cassette or individual packaging tray Cassette or individual packaging tray

Semi-insulating properties

VGF semi-insulating properties LEC semi-insulating properties
Carrier density VGF (vertical gradient freezing) method LEC (Liquid Encapsulated Czochralski) method
Dopant and conductive type Semi-insulating properties: Undoped (C-doped) Semi-insulating properties: Undoped (C-doped)
Resistivity (at 25℃) >/=1×107 Ω cm
(Adjustable within the above range)
>/=1×107 Ω cm
(Adjustable within the above range)
Dislocation density (EPD)
(cm-2)
EPDave</=5000 EPDave</=10^5
Size 4-inch 3-inch 2-inch 4-inch 3-inch 2-inch
Plane orientation 1. (100)±0.1°
2. (100) off 2°±0.1° towards (110) etc.
3. We will aim to meet your requests.。
1. (100)±0.1°
2. (100) off 2°±0.1° towards (110) etc.
3. We will aim to meet your requests.。
Diameter
(mm)
100.0±0.1 76.0±0.1
76.2±0.1
50.0±0.1
50.8±0.1
100.0±0.1 76.0±0.1
76.2±0.1
50.0±0.1
50.8±0.1
Thickness
(μm)
450-625
±15
350-625
±15
300-450
±15
450-625
±15
350-625
±15
300-450
±15
Orientation flat length
OF(mm)
IF(mm)
32.0±1.0
18.0±1.0
22.0±1.0
12.0±1.0
16.0±1.0
8.0±1.0
32.0±1.0
18.0±1.0
22.0±1.0
12.0±1.0
16.0±1.0
8.0±1.0
(Adjustable upon request) (Adjustable upon request)
Orientation flat direction
OF(mm)
IF(mm)
EJ (Dove-Tail):[OF] (0-1-1)±0.5°/ [IF](0-11)±0.5°
or
SEMI US (V-Groove):[OF] (01-1)±0.5°/ [IF](011)±0.5°
EJ (Dove-Tail):[OF] (0-1-1)±0.5°/ [IF](0-11)±0.5°
or
SEMI US (V-Groove):[OF] (01-1)±0.5°/ [IF](011)±0.5°
Edge rounding Beveled Beveled
Metalworking precision
TTV(μm)
<5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0
Metalworking precision
TIR(μm)
<5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0
Metalworking precision
Warp(μm)
<10.0 <10.0 <10.0 <10.0 <10.0 <10.0
Surfacing
Surface
Post-lap etching (mirror processing is also available) Post-lap etching (mirror processing is also available)
Surfacing
Back
Post-lap etching (mirror processing is also available) Post-lap etching (mirror processing is also available)
Surface processing Epi-ready Epi-ready
Laser mark Option Option
Packaging form Cassette or individual packaging tray Cassette or individual packaging tray

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