GaN wafer is a type of substrate made from gallium nitride (GaN) material, which is commonly used in the semiconductor industry. It serves as a base for the growth of thin films, such as those used in the production of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and high-power electronics.
Parameter | Value |
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Crystal structure | Hexagonal |
Lattice constant | 3.189 Å |
Thermal expansion | 5.6 x 10^-6 K^-1 |
Thermal conductivity | 1.3 W/cm-K |
Melting point | 1700 °C |
Bandgap | 3.4 eV |
Resistivity | > 10^10 Ω-cm |
Size | Up to 6 inches in diameter |
Surface finish | Epi-ready or polished |