Epi-wafers — Never had it so good: part I

AbstractThe progress of production epitaxy is relentless, and the market success of this tier of the compound semiconductor industry looks likely to get even better. But success brings its own challenges. For production epi that means less about gaining orders than boosting capacity to meet demand. Applications are booming, not just for present technologies but also in next-generation systems at ever-higher frequencies. Epi will be crucial in making these a commercial reality