Photonic and terahertz applications as a next driver of gallium arsenide market
https://doi.org/10.17073/1609-3577-2020-3-167-176
Abstract
Analysis of current GaAs and related device market initiated in a number of earlier works has been continued. Binary semiconductor GaAs compound is a conventional MW electronics material. Until recently GaAs based HF ICs for mobile phones were among the most rapidly growing segments of GaAs market. However the GaAs market development trend is changing. Photonics and TeraHertz engineering are becoming the new world GaAs market drivers. This means that the current emphasize of GaAs single crystal technologies will shift toward vertical directional crystallization of “optoelectronic quality” crystals. In the medium and longer terms the world GaAs wafer and epitaxial structure markets will continue growing. In the shorter term we all will have to take into account COVID epidemic consequences. Still the GaAs market is closely related to Smartphone market novelties. Quite probably after a long growth period the GaAs market will keep on shrinking for the second consecutive year: GaAs production may decline by 11–12 % in 2020. Assuming that the epidemic will be somehow taken under control in 2021 the overall Smartphone production can probably be expected to grow starting from 2021.
Currently the Russian market of semiconductor compounds for photonics and electronic components (GaAs etc.) is but moderate and in predictable terms is not expected to achieve a level that is required for the emergence of a competitive domestic manufacturer, even though all importation replacement programs are accomplished. Meanwhile there is understanding that developing an advanced electronic components industry in Russia requires larger production of source materials.
Currently the Russian market of semiconductor compounds for photonics and electronic components (GaAs etc.) is but moderate and in predictable terms is not expected to achieve a level that is required for the emergence of a competitive domestic manufacturer, even though all importation replacement programs are accomplished. Meanwhile there is understanding that developing an advanced electronic components industry in Russia requires larger production of source materials.
About the Authors
N. A. Kulchitskiy
Joint-Stock Company “Scientific and Production Association “Orion” (JSC “SPA “Orion”)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
9 Kosinskaya Str., Moscow 111538
Nikolay A. Kulchitskiy: Dr. Sci. (Eng.), Chief Specialist
A. V. Naumov
Astrohn Technology Ltd.
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
1 Parkovaya Str., Lytkarino, Moscow Region 140080
Arkady V. Naumov: Analytical Engineer
V. V. Startsev
Astrohn Technology Ltd.
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
1 Parkovaya Str., Lytkarino, Moscow Region 140080
Vadim V. Startsev: Chief Designer
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Kulchitskiy N.A., Naumov A.V., Startsev V.V. Photonic and terahertz applications as a next driver of gallium arsenide market. Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii. Materialy Elektronnoi Tekhniki = Materials of Electronics Engineering. 2020;23(3):167-176. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.17073/1609-3577-2020-3-167-176
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