University of Albany buys Emcore MOCVD tool for GaN research
The ANT is a fully-integrated research, development, prototyping, and technology deployment resource that manages a strategic portfolio of focus centers that encompass nanoelectronics, micro- and nano-mechanical systems, bioelectronics, telecommunications and wireless communications, optical devices and components, leading edge metrology, and sensor-on-a-chip devices for energy, environment, and defense related applications. This CEN presently maintains a $100 million state-of-the-art infrastructure, including laboratory, prototyping and 200 mm wafer cleanroom facilities. It is also in the construction phase of the only university-based, $350 million 300 mm wafer technology development, prototyping, and workforce training facility in the world.
The Emcore D125 reactor will be incorporated into the ANT compound semiconductor research facilities to support research in GaN and related III-Nitride materials. Resulting applications range from a new class of high-performance optoelectronics and microwave technology, including blue lasers that quadruple the storage capacity of compact disks, to high power microwave devices, super-resolution laser printers, and environmentally safe, ultra-efficient lighting that outperforms conventional products.
Alain E. Kaloyeros, Executive Director of Albany NanoTech, stated: "The selection of the Emcore Discovery 125 system is a critical enabling step for Albany NanoTech in its strategic quest to establish a state-of-the-art pilot manufacturing facility to address its high-end optical and optoelectronic device fabrication and integration needs." He added: "We are extremely excited about the role of Emcore s proven technology in strengthening our optoelectronics programs under the MARCO/DARPA funded Interconnect Focus Center for Gigascale Interconnects, and expanding our partnerships with industry to enable major breakthroughs in semiconductor science and technology."
Shadi Shahedipour, Assistant Professor and Manager of the III-Nitride research programs at Albany NanoTech, commented: "Future semiconductor technology requires the ability to integrate multiple hybrid technologies to form a fully functional and flexible system-on-a-chip. The addition of this Emcore tool will enable us to develop innovative optoelectronics structures and assemblies, and will provide a significant leverage to our programs in high-performance microwave and optical devices and systems."
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