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amplifiers and control functions up to K-band frequencies, and look forward to using this process to grow our product portfolio through Ka band.”
“TriQuint is recognized as a technology leader with its broad portfolio of HBT, E-beam and optical pHEMT technologies. Adding TQP15 solidifies this position. Together with fully released optical pHEMT technologies, TQPED and TQP13-N, and the soon to be released TQP25 process, TriQuint continues to enable the commercialization of mmWave markets,” said Mike Peters, Director of Marketing for Commercial Foundry at TriQuint.
Process Summary and Specifications
Parameter TQP15
Gate Length (um) BV (V) (typ) Vp (V)
Idss (mA/mm) Imax (mA/mm) Ft Peak (GHz)
Gm @ Idss (mS/mm) NF @15GHz (dB)
Power Density @ 21 GHz (mW/mm)
0.15 14
-1.0
380 580 80
550 0.6
>700
GigOptix Broadens its Horizons in Japanese Optical Market
The firm has recently signed a new distributor agreement with Midoriya Electric which distributes various electric and electronic products including semiconductors.
GigOptix, a leading supplier of high performance electronic and electro-optic components that enable next generation 40G and 100G optical networks, today announced that it has signed Midoriya Electric,a leading distributor of electronic components and instruments, as its sole distributor for optical and RF sales in Japan.
This agreement strengthens GigOptix’ presence in the Japanese Telecom, Datacom, Consumer, PC and semiconductor markets by enabling GigOptix to partner with this premier Japanese distributor.
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Makoto Kuroha, President of Midoriya Electric stated, “We are very happy to sign GigOptix as a key supplier. We believe that optics will replace copper interconnect technology in the future and we have been looking for a strong partner in the optical space. GigOptix has great technology and great solutions and is a good match with the Japanese optical communication customers. We look forward to utilizing our strong sales and engineering resources to further develop the customer base in the Telecom and Datacom markets and expanding their reach into higher volume consumer, PC and semiconductor markets.”
“Midoriya is an excellent ambassador for GigOptix in Japan, they have a strong presence that will enable us to expand our current optical market reach and provide the breadth of expertise that enables us to address new market segments such as consumer and computer devices. We look forward to working with Midoriya to develop these exciting new business opportunities in Japan,” stated Jay de la Barre, VP of Sales at GigOptix.
Genesis Photonics Expands LED Production Line with Six CRIUS II Reactors
The Taiwanese based firm has ordered six 55x2- inch Aixtron New Generation CRIUS II MOCVD growth tools to manufacture blue and green GaN LED wafers.
Aixtron has announced a new order for six new generation CRIUS II 55x2-inch configuration deposition systems from existing customer Genesis Photonics. The Taiwan based company placed the order during the second quarter of 2010. After delivery of the systems between the fourth quarter 2010 and the second quarter 2011, they will be used for gallium nitride (GaN) green and blue LED production. The local Aixtron support team will commission the new reactors in Genesis Photonics’ dedicated facility.
DavidChung, Chairman of Genesis Photonics, comments, “We have great confidence in Aixtron’s new platform, the CRIUS II. Genesis has always used Aixtron Close Coupled Showerhead (CCS) systems for the manufacture of our high
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