AXTI Profile
AXT, Inc. specializes in the design, development, manufacture, and distribution of compound and single element semiconductor substrates. Leveraging its proprietary vertical gradient freeze technology, the company produces a wide range of semiconductor substrates tailored for various high-tech applications. Its product portfolio includes indium phosphide substrates crucial for data center connectivity, 5G communications, fiber optic lasers, and photonic integrated circuits, among others. Additionally, AXT provides semi-insulating gallium arsenide (GaAs) substrates used in Wi-Fi devices, IoT technologies, and solar cells, as well as semi-conducting GaAs substrates for LED screens, printer head lasers, and sensors for industrial robotics.
Moreover, AXT manufactures germanium substrates essential for multi-junction solar cells in satellites and terrestrial concentrated photovoltaic cells. The company also offers specialized materials such as 6N+ and 7N+ purified gallium, boron trioxide, gallium-magnesium alloy, and pyrolytic boron nitride (pBN) crucibles, catering to diverse applications in the semiconductor industry. AXT serves global markets through a direct salesforce in the United States, China, and Europe, complemented by independent sales representatives and distributors in key regions including Japan, Taiwan, and Korea.
Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Fremont, California, AXT, Inc. was originally known as American Xtal Technology, Inc. before rebranding in July 2000. With its innovative semiconductor substrate technologies, AXT continues to play a pivotal role in advancing technological solutions across multiple sectors, from telecommunications and solar energy to industrial automation and autonomous vehicles. The company's commitment to cutting-edge research and development underscores its leadership in semiconductor substrate manufacturing and distribution globally.
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