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Oxford Instruments accelerating qualification programs for Plasma Polish production ramp in 2023
What happened
Oxford Instruments reports its Plasma Polish technique is undergoing qualification with several leading manufacturers, showing effectiveness in improving SiC substrate surface quality and reducing subsurface damage. This technology addresses yield-limiting factors in SiC crystal production. Neutral: While a positive technical development for SiC manufacturing yields, it is a long-term process qualification with no immediate, quantifiable impact on supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
Impact and signal
Low impactImpact score: 12/100
Affected components and suppliers
SiC Substrates
Oxford Instruments
manufacturingyield-improvementqualification
Source and time
Source: Semiconductor Today · 3/21/2023 · View original source
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