Epistar orders five Aixtron multi-wafer reactors
Aixtron has received an order from Epistar for five multi-wafer reactors designed for GaN LED growth.
The sale comprises four AIX 2600G3 reactors, along with Aixtron's brand new AIX 2800G4 reactor that is claimed to have the largest capacity of any commercial reactor and can accommodate up to 42 two-inch wafers.
The recent order will reinforce Epistar's position as the leading manufacturer of LEDs in Taiwan, in terms of capacity, which was established last year when the company merged with UEC (see related story).
"The additional tools will enable us to ramp-up production capacity in response to market demand with excellent cost-efficiency," remarked Ming-Jiunn Jou, senior vice president of Epistar.
Jou added that the company was looking forward to being the first customer for the world's largest capacity epitaxy reactor for GaN growth.
According to Aixtron, the AIX 2800G4 features a redesign of most of the components, including the cell, offers easier operation and handling, and delivers improved reliability and reproducibility compared with previous designs.
