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Case Studies
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MICROCHIP
Modular buildingIn an increasingly miniaturised world, Microchip's Advanced Packaging Services aim to make microelectronic products smaller, smarter, and more reliable.
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OpTIC Technology Centre
Precision Optical SystemsWrexham University isn’t just building a bridge between academia and industry - it’s laying down a superhighway. Its state-of-the-art OpTIC Technology Centre in St Asaph has created a hi-tech home for start-ups in North Wales.
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KLA Corp (SPTS Division)
Tools for technologySPTS designs and manufactures the wafer processing equipment used by major players in the global semiconductor industry — and the company has built up strong links with Welsh universities to aid both research and recruitment.
Inside Stories
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Wales: Leading Support for Power Device and Sensor Technology
Wales: Leading Support for Power Device and Sensor Technology
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Beyond silicon
The world’s first compound semiconductor cluster is taking shape in South Wales.
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Compound SemiConductor
InfrastructureCompound semiconductors are much more complex than long established Silicon technology. Our highly integrated Wales cluster will guide you from concept to production - whether you're an SME or a global, household name, we'll support you when designing new material through to manufacturing.
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The tech revolution, brought to you by Wales
Silicon semiconductors formed the basis of the technological revolution. They sit at the heart of microprocessor chips, enabling computers and wireless communications.
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Compound semiconductors
The worldwide market for compound semiconductors (CS) is valued at $66bn.
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