Chinese Academy of Sciences orders Aixtron MOCVD tool for lasers and LEDs
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Author: CompoundSemi News Staff

June 2, 2009... The Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing has ordered Aixtron's Close Coupled Showerhead (CCS) 3x2 inch MOCVD system in the first quarter. According to Aixtron, the MOCVD tool will be shipped in third quarter 2009. The the new tool will reportedly be used for the research and development of semiconductor lasers and LEDs.

Prof. Zhu Hong Liang, Project Leader within the Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Materials Science, commented, "The Institute has focussed on optoelectronic device development for some years now. Having the world-class standard Aixtron MOCVD system in our hands we have the means to undertake a complete materials development program. Aixtron’s MOCVD equipment is well-known for its reliability and its straightforward operation. After a comparison with other suppliers we decided to buy the tool from Aixtron because of its superior quality and excellent performance." Aixtron News Release

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