Single crystal gallium arsenide

Monocrystals of silicon-doped gallium arsenide are grown by the VGF method. They feature high n-type conductivity and low dislocation density. They are used for the manufacture of wafers for optoelectronics.

Growing methodVGF
Nominal diameter, mm100
Deviation from nominal value, µm+1/-0
Crystallographic orientation, °(100)
Conductivity typeN
DopantSi
Charge carrier mobility, cm²/V·sec> 1200
Charge carrier concentration, cm-3From 1·10¹⁷ to 3·10¹⁸
Dislocation density, cm-2< 500