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Whether you are developing MEMS devices, testing thin-film coatings, or characterizing new semiconductor materials, UniversityWafer, Inc. can provide the substrates you need. Specify your wafer size, material, and orientation below, and our team will respond quickly with pricing, lead times, and availability tailored to your research project.
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Quick Specification Guide
- Material and diameter (2–300 mm)
- Orientation: <100>, <111>, C-plane, A-plane, R-plane
- Dopant and resistivity range
- Thickness, TTV, and bow tolerance
- Surface finish: SSP or DSP
- Oxide, nitride, or metal coating options
- Quantity and desired delivery date
Value-Add Services: Thermal oxidation, LPCVD/PECVD coatings, back-grinding, polishing, dicing, metallization, and cleanroom packaging.
Lead Times: In-stock wafers ship rapidly; custom orders depend on process and quantity. We support R&D lots and pilot runs.
How UniversityWafer Substrates Help Researchers
UniversityWafer, Inc. provides the semiconductor and dielectric substrates that enable precise research and product development across multiple disciplines. Our materials—ranging from silicon and sapphire to compound semiconductors such as SiC, GaAs, GaN, and InP—are manufactured for accuracy, cleanliness, and reproducibility. These characteristics make them essential for academic, industrial, and government laboratories worldwide.
Supporting Innovation Across Research Fields
Our substrates are selected by researchers developing new devices, sensors, and thin films. Whether fabricating MEMS actuators, photonic crystals, quantum devices, or coating materials, UniversityWafer offers wafers that meet the strict requirements of modern R&D:
- Microelectronics: Prime grade and test grade silicon wafers for process calibration and prototype fabrication.
- Photonics and Optoelectronics: Sapphire, GaN-on-Si, and quartz wafers for high optical transmission and heat stability.
- MEMS and Sensors: SOI and single-crystal silicon substrates with minimal bow and total thickness variation (TTV).
- Quantum and Cryogenic Research: Ultra-flat, high-resistivity silicon and fused silica wafers for superconducting and spin-based systems.
- Energy and Materials Science: SiC, GaAs, and Ge wafers for solar, thermoelectric, and high-power experiments.
Precision and Customization
Every research project demands specific characteristics. UniversityWafer provides custom wafer specifications—including diameter, orientation, dopant type, resistivity, and surface polish—to match each application. We regularly supply wafers with RMS roughness under 10 Å for AFM and profilometer measurements, and thermal oxide layers tuned for dielectric and stress testing.
Our engineers also prepare custom-cut substrates and thin samples for optical, mechanical, and deposition studies, enabling precise experimental control and reproducible results.
Common Research-Grade Options
- Silicon wafers: 2–300 mm diameters, <100> and <111> orientations, P-type or N-type doping
- Sapphire: C-plane, A-plane, and R-plane, double-side polished for optical testing
- GaN-on-Si and SiC substrates for high-power and RF research
- Oxidized silicon wafers with SiO₂ layers from 10 nm to 5 µm
- Fused silica and quartz for AFM, profilometry, and surface characterization
Collaboration with Academia and Industry
UniversityWafer collaborates with universities, government laboratories, and commercial research centers in more than 100 countries. Beyond material supply, our goal is to bridge academic innovation with industrial scalability. Researchers benefit from small-lot quantities, fast delivery, and competitive pricing designed to support experimentation and pilot production.
Real-World Results
From thin-film stress measurements using profilometers to microfluidic devices patterned on SOI wafers, our materials improve the precision and consistency of laboratory outcomes. High-quality surfaces, low defect densities, and controlled doping enable reliable signal performance, stable mechanical properties, and greater device yield during fabrication.
Research Areas We Support
| Field | Substrate Example | Application |
| MEMS and Actuators | SOI, SiN-coated Si | Micro-devices, sensors, and precision motion structures |
| Photonics | Sapphire, Quartz | Optical waveguides, mirrors, and LED wafer templates |
| Quantum Devices | High-resistivity Si, GaAs | Superconducting qubits, quantum dots, cryogenic systems |
| Thin-Film and Coating Studies | Oxidized Silicon, Fused Silica | Film stress analysis, adhesion, and deposition calibration |
| Energy Systems | SiC, GaN, Ge | Power electronics, photovoltaics, thermoelectric research |
Accelerating Discovery
By delivering reliable, affordable, and research-grade wafers, UniversityWafer shortens the path between concept and demonstration. Our substrates give researchers the stability and repeatability needed to publish faster, prototype efficiently, and scale emerging technologies.