We are developing infrared photonic devices and require high-quality II-VI semiconductor substrates for optical characterization. We are interested in ZnSe and ZnTe wafers with polished surfaces and would appreciate information on available diameters, crystal orientations, and lead times.
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UniversityWafer supplies high-quality II-VI semiconductor wafers and substrates for research, prototyping, and production. Whether you need ZnS, ZnSe, ZnTe, CdS, or another compound semiconductor material, our team can recommend the right substrate for your optical, photonic, or electronic application.
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Custom II-VI Wafer Options
- Research and production quantities
- Custom diameters and thicknesses
- Single-side or double-side polished surfaces
- Multiple crystal orientations
- Diced chips and custom substrate sizes
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What Are II-VI Semiconductor Wafers?
II-VI semiconductor wafers are compound semiconductor materials formed by combining elements from Groups II and VI of the periodic table. These materials provide wide bandgaps, excellent optical transparency, high refractive indices, and tunable electrical properties, making them ideal for applications in photonics, infrared optics, laser systems, photodetectors, solar cells, and optoelectronic device research.
UniversityWafer supplies research-grade ZnS, ZnSe, ZnTe, CdS, and other II-VI substrates in standard and custom sizes for universities, national laboratories, and semiconductor manufacturers.
Common II-VI Semiconductor Materials
| Material | Typical Applications |
|---|---|
| ZnSe (Zinc Selenide) | CO₂ laser optics, infrared windows, thermal imaging, optical components |
| ZnS (Zinc Sulfide) | Infrared optics, multispectral imaging, optical windows, defense systems |
| ZnTe (Zinc Telluride) | Terahertz emitters, electro-optic devices, nonlinear optics, photovoltaics |
| CdS (Cadmium Sulfide) | Thin-film solar cells, photoconductors, photodetectors, LEDs |
Advantages of II-VI Semiconductor Substrates
- Wide bandgap semiconductor materials
- Excellent infrared and visible light transmission
- High optical quality for laser and imaging systems
- Suitable for epitaxial growth and thin-film deposition
- Excellent thermal and chemical stability
- Available in research and production quantities
Research Applications
Researchers use II-VI wafers across a wide range of advanced technologies, including:
- Infrared optical components
- Laser optics and laser windows
- Terahertz imaging systems
- Photodetectors
- Optoelectronic devices
- Thin-film solar cells
- Nonlinear optics
- Quantum optics research
- Optical sensors
- Semiconductor device fabrication
Custom II-VI Wafer Specifications
UniversityWafer offers custom II-VI semiconductor substrates manufactured to your research requirements. Available options include custom diameters, thicknesses, orientations, surface finishes, single-side or double-side polishing, diced pieces, and specialty crystal orientations. Our materials are supplied for both prototype development and production-scale semiconductor manufacturing.