Compound Semiconductors

THIS IS ENABLING. THIS IS WALES.

This is a quiet industrial revolution, nudging forward the capabilities of the electronics which hide inside nearly every modern day device and technology. And at their heart, a new generation of enabling materials is opening up endless possibilities.

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Compound semiconductors are integral to the development of smartphones, wifi, satellite communication systems, robotics and efficient LEDs to name but a few. From its headquarters in Cardiff, IQE has a 55% global market share in compound semiconductor technology so it is highly probable that your phone contains a little piece of Wales. IQE is leading the way in developing the global market and spearheading the development in Wales. The Compound Semiconductor Centre, Institute, Manufacturing Hub, Centre for Integrated Semiconductors, Translational Research facility, Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult and OpTIC Centre are integral to the Welsh offer in driving innovation across Wales and delivering the technology of tomorrow. Our highly integrated approach 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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Case Studies

MICROCHIP

Modular building

In an increasingly miniaturised world, Microchip's Advanced Packaging Services aim to make microelectronic products smaller, smarter, and more reliable.

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South East Wales

Compound Semiconductors

OpTIC Technology Centre

Precision Optical Systems

Wrexham 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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North Wales

Compound Semiconductors

KLA Corp (SPTS Division)

Tools for technology

SPTS 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.

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South East Wales

Compound Semiconductors

Inside Stories

£51m Newport investment latest chapter in Wales’ compound semiconductor success story

Vishay Intertechnology, one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, has announced that it is investing £51m in Newport Wafer Fab

New semiconductor design centre strengthens Wales’ and UK’s leadership in chip design

A new joint venture between Welsh Government, Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult, and Cadence Design Systems, Inc. will address long-term skills needs within the semiconductor design sector and support the industry’s growth by providing critical design services to SMEs and scale-up companies across the UK.