Wafer World History

TIME-LINE

-1996-Wafer World Inc. was founded as a tightly held private company by Sean Quinn.-1997- Wafer World acquired the assets of Micron Surface Engineering (West Palm Beach, FL).-1998- Silicon CZ and FZ 25.4 mm-150.0 mm In-House wafer polishing-1999- GaAs Reclaim 25.4 mm-150.0 mm In-House wafer polishing-2000-Germanium 25.4 mm-150.0 mm In-House wafer polishing-2001- Sapphire and Quartz 25.4 mm-150.0 mm In-House wafer polishing -2002- Wafer World Inc. became an exclusive distributor for ePAK Clean Room Packaging 50.8- 150.0mm-2003- Thin Silicon Wafers (MEMS) 25.4 mm-150.0 mm x 10-100 micron production line started-2004- On Line 24-7 Shopping Cart Purchase wafers from our stock list-2005- Wafer World expands facility, Doubles Production Area and Employees-2006- Wafer World was chosen as key supplier of the year by Raytheon. -2007- Wafer World opens first outside sales office in Boston, MA-2008- Wafer World qualifies as a Ge wafer supplier worldwide for European Ge Solar Cells-2009- Wafer World becomes ISO9001-AS9100 certified-2010- InP 25.4 mm-150.0 mm In-House wafer polishing

Wafer World, Inc. will consistently provide products that meet or exceed the requirements and expectations of our customers. We will actively pursue ever-improving quality through programs that enable each employee to do their job right the first time and every time.

MISSION STATEMENT

Wafer World, Inc. is a custom materials manufacturing company which focuses on understanding and satisfying the needs and expectations of its customers through aggressive marketing and superb sales management.

We, at Wafer World, Inc. are committed to meeting and exceeding our customer’s specifications through sound environmental management practices and strict adherence to industry-recognized quality assurance procedures and documentation.

By establishing mutually beneficial relationships with our customers, Wafer World, Inc. is dedicated to becoming the most diversified substrate manufacturer in the world.

789 North Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105(888) NSF-9000

Certificate of Registration

This certifies that the Quality Management System ofWAFER WORLD INC.

1100 Technology PlaceSuite 104

West Palm Beach, Florida, 33487, United States

has been assessed by NSF-ISR and found to be in conformance to the following standard(s):

ISO 9001:2008Scope of Registration:

The provision of lapping, polishing and cleaning of semiconductors and optical products.Exclusions: 7.3

Industrial Classification:SIC: 367

NACE: DL 32.1IAF - QMS: 19

Certificate Number: C0041418-IS1Certificate Issue Date: 22-DEC-2009Registration Date: 04-DEC-2009Expiration Date *: 03-DEC-2012

Christian B. Lupo, General ManagerNSF-ISR, Ltd.

789 North Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105(888) NSF-9000

Certificate of RegistrationThis certifies that the Quality Management System of

WAFER WORLD INC.1100 Technology Place

Suite 104West Palm Beach, Florida, 33487, United States

has been assessed by NSF-ISR and found to be in conformance to the following standard(s):

AS9100:2004**Audited in accordance with AS9104:2005 Requirements for Certification/Registration of AQMS. NSF-ISR is accredited under the Americas aerospace RMC.

Scope of Registration:Provide lapping, polishing and cleaning of semiconductors and optical products.

Exclusions: Design 7.3 and Service 7.5.1.5

Industrial Classification:SIC: 367NACE: DL 32.1IAF - QMS: 19

Christian B. Lupo, General Manager

NSF-ISR, Ltd.Certificate Number: C0041418-AS1Certificate Issue Date: 06-DEC-2009Registration Date: 04-DEC-2009Expiration Date *: 03-DEC-2012

Authorized Registration and /or Accreditation Marks. This certificate is property of NSF-ISR and must be returned upon request. *Company is audited for conformance at regular intervals. To verify registrations call (888) NSF-9000 or visit our web site at www.nsf-isr.org

Reclamation of GaAs Wafers by Chemical Stripping & Polishing

Harvey Kitzmiller, Process Engineer & Sean Quinn, CEOWafer World, Inc., West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

AbstractGallium Arsenide (GaAs) is one of the most important compound semiconductor materials in the world, and it has wide applications in wireless, opto-electronics, and Solar Cells. As a cost-savings measure, companies are forced to re-use substrates when feasible. Most of the major GaAs companies in the Unites States have reclaimed 4” and 6” GaAs wafers for many years. Diameters of 2”, 3”, 4”, 5”and 6” wafers can be processed and re-polished. Process Monitor wafers or Production-Rejects can be reclaimed 2-3 times and used as Test Grade material. Wafers with layers consisting of epitaxy, photo-resist, metal coating, dielectrics, etc. can be reclaimed 2-3 times as well! The process flow chart for reclaim wafers at Wafer World, Inc. is presented. The economical benefits for reclamation of GaAs wafers are discussed in this paper as well.

GaAs device demand will continue to see growth through 2014Compound Semiconductor October 2010, vol. 16, number 7, pg 8

The GaAs market staged a strong recovery toward the end of a tumultuous 2009 as a result of positive trends in wireless markets. The Strategy Analytics GaAs and Semiconductor Technologies (GaAs) service report, “GaAs Industry Forecast 2009-2014,” calculates that despite a recession, GaAs industry revenues managed to escape a drop in 2009, with a strong performance in the second half of the year translating to year-on-year revenues remaining flat at $3.7 billion.GaAs technology will maintain its position as the enabling technology for next generation cellular handsets. The smartphone category of the handset market, in particular, provided a vital lifeline in 2009, boasting stronger than average annual growth in terminal volumes.With an increasing average number of GaAs power amplifiers per terminal as well as increasing switch complexity in this sector, GaAs device demand from next generation handsets will grow faster than overall industry revenue growth.“Our analysis incorporates individual wireless, consumer, infrastructure and defense market forecasts- taking into account technology trends,” noted Asif Anwar at Strategy Analytics. “There is no question that the improving capabilities of silicon and silicon germanium technologies, as well as emerging technologies such as gallium nitride, will provide increasing competition for GaAs technologies.”“Despite this competition, GaAs device demand will continue to see continued growth through 2014. The market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5% to be worth over $4.7 billion,” concluded Anwar.

Reclaiming GaAs WafersAs GaAs wafer usage continues to rise, GaAs reclaim becomes an even more important cost savings tool – allowing your company to decrease prime wafer purchases.

GaAs Reclaim Process Flow Diagram

GaAs Industry Leaders and Satisfied Wafer World, Inc.

Reclaim Customers

Silicon Industry Leaders Satisfied Wafer World Customers

Clean Room Products

Wafer World offers a wide variety of Clean Room Products to ship and store your wafers. These products are offered in diameters from 25.4mm to 150.0mm