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The products we are selling above are undoped. Please contact us if you would like N-type or P-type doping to your substrates.

Germanium (Ge) is a versatile semiconductor material that is highly valued for its excellent optical and electronic properties. Its unique properties make it suitable for a wide range of applications, including infrared optics, high-efficiency solar cells, and advanced semiconductor devices.

We offer Germanium (Ge) substrates in these common sizes:

5x5mm, 10x10mm, 20x20mm, 2”, 3”, 4” diameters. Contact us for a quote if you need a custom size. 

Germanium (Ge) (100) Orientation:

Widely used in semiconductor applications, this orientation is ideal for the fabrication of electronic devices such as MOSFETs (metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors) and high-speed transistors due to its superior electron mobility.

Germanium (Ge) (110) Orientation:

This orientation is commonly used in quantum computing research and high-performance computing devices. It offers excellent crystalline quality and is also favoured for epitaxial growth applications.

Germanium (Ge) (111) Orientation:

Frequently utilized in photodetectors and infrared optics, this orientation provides optimal surface characteristics for various optoelectronic applications, including high-performance solar cells and infrared detectors.

Germanium is well-known for its high refractive index and transparency in the infrared spectrum, making it essential in infrared optics and sensor technologies. Additionally, its compatibility with silicon technologies makes it an attractive substrate for advanced semiconductor devices and future quantum computing applications.

Applications and Benefits of Germanium (Ge):

Semiconductors: Germanium is essential in high-speed transistors and other electronic devices due to its high electron mobility.

Infrared Optics: With a broad transmission range in the infrared spectrum, Ge is used in infrared lenses and detectors.

Photonics: Used in photodetectors and other optoelectronic devices for its effective performance in various wavelength ranges.

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