Uniformity is Key in Epitaxial Growth

Compound semiconductors are used everywhere! We rely on them every day, from the simple things such as a computer mouse and laser printer, to advanced applications such as LIDAR (laser imaging, detection, and ranging) and autonomous driving. Regardless of the end product, planning and research in the early stages of product development can help to maximize performance and decrease the probability of failures in the future.

The structural and compositional uniformity during epitaxial growth of compound semiconductors is critical for developing reliable and efficient devices. Many different types of defects and non-uniformities can occur during growth which can hinder final device performance. Therefore, it is very important to assess epitaxy quality before device fabrication steps. EAG can help!