Indium Phosphide (InP) Wafers
Overview
Indium Phosphide (InP) wafers are a critical material in high-speed and high-frequency electronics, as well as optoelectronics. Known for their excellent electron velocity and superior optical properties, InP wafers are widely used in the production of high-performance lasers, photodetectors, and integrated circuits for telecommunications, data communications, and advanced radar systems.
Product Features
High Electron Mobility
InP wafers offer extremely high electron mobility, making them ideal for high-speed electronics, such as high-frequency transistors and amplifiers.
Superior Optical Properties
InP has a direct bandgap, allowing for efficient light emission and absorption, which is essential for high-performance optoelectronic devices, including lasers and photodiodes.
High Thermal Conductivity
InP wafers maintain stability and performance at elevated temperatures, which is crucial for devices operating in demanding environments such as telecom infrastructure.
Low Power Consumption
Devices made from InP typically consume less power while delivering superior performance, making them ideal for high-speed, low-power applications.
- Wafer Sizes: Available in 2-inch, 3-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch diameters.
- Thickness: Standard and customizable thickness options to meet specific device requirements.
- Surface Finish: Single-side or double-side polished for optimized device fabrication.
- Doping Types: Both n-type and semi-insulating InP wafers are available to suit a variety of applications.
- Orientation: (100) is the most common orientation for optoelectronic and electronic devices, though other orientations are available based on specific needs.
- Telecommunications: InP wafers are the backbone of high-speed telecommunications systems, being used in lasers, modulators, and photodetectors that power fiber-optic communications.
- High-Frequency Electronics: InP is utilized in high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) and heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBTs) for applications in radar, satellite communications, and high-speed data transmission.
- Optoelectronics: InP wafers are used in a wide range of optoelectronic devices, including laser diodes, photodetectors, and modulators that operate in the infrared range, particularly for telecom networks.
- Photovoltaics: InP is also employed in high-efficiency multi-junction solar cells, particularly in space and satellite applications where efficiency and radiation resistance are paramount.