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Semiconductor materials can be divided into three generations according to the time sequence. The first generation of germanium, silicon and other common monomaterials, which is characterised by convenient switching, generally used in integrated circuits. The second generation of gallium arsenide, indium phosphide and other compound semiconductors, mainly used for light-emitting and communication materials.

As a unit of length, Angstrom (Å) is ubiquitous in integrated circuit manufacturing. From precise control of material thickness to miniaturization and optimization of device size, the understanding and application of Angstrom scale is the core to ensure the continuous development of semiconductor technology.

The growth of GaN epitaxy on GaN substrate presents a unique challenge, despite the material’s superior properties when compared to silicon. GaN epitaxy offers significant advantages in terms of band gap width, thermal conductivity, and breakdown electric field over silicon-based materials. This makes the adoption of GaN as the backbone for the third generation of semiconductors, which provide enhanced cooling, lower conduction loss, and improved performance under high temperatures and frequencies, a promising and crucial advancement for the photonic and micro-electronic industries.

To meet the demands for high performance and low power consumption in the realm of modern semiconductor technology, SiGe (Silicon Germanium) has emerged as a composite material of choice in semiconductor chip manufacturing due to its unique physical and electrical properties.

Gallium oxide (Ga2O3) has emerged as a promising material for various applications, particularly in power devices and radio frequency (RF) devices. In this article, we explore the key opportunities and target markets for gallium oxide in these domains.

While there is currently an oversupply of memory semiconductors due to a sluggish global economy, analog chips for automotive and industrial applications remain in short supply. Lead times for these analog chips can be as long as 40 weeks, compared to around 20 weeks for memory stocks.