Wafers for the Chip Industry

Wafers for the Chip Industry

Glass wafers are thin glass discs that form the base of microchips and semiconductors. Manufacturers produce glass wafers from fused silica, quartz, or borosilicate glass which serve as the foundation for holding microchip components, ensuring low electrical loss and minimal chip warping. Compared to silicon wafers, glass wafers are more cost-effective and can be made thinner (down to 100 µm) while optimizing computing performance. In fact, the global glass wafer semiconductor market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%, reaching $530.4 million by 2026.
Wafers also play a role in display systems. Manufacturers use precise stacks of thin glass wafers to build screens in automobiles, televisions, smartphones, and other electronic devices. Each wafer layer may have a different function related to displaying the image itself, such as the thin-film transistor backplane, encapsulation glass, and protective layer.

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