At the same time, Element Six (E6) has signed a cooperation agreement with Filtronic plc to enable it to work with DMD to develop this exciting technology. Filtronic is a leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of microwave equipment, components and subsystems for use in electronic defense, point-to-point communications and cellular handsets. Filtronic and E6 will leverage the high-end technical capabilities complementary to each other in materials, semiconductor device processing and circuits to facilitate the development of this new microwave technology that could revolutionize the field of microwave energy electronics.
E6, a leader in the development of chemical vapor deposition diamonds, has the ability to more extensively develop the advanced engineering properties of this material. Chemical vapor deposited diamonds offer unique properties for high power electronics such as high breakdown voltage and high temperature operation. If a practical semiconductor device is to be recognized, it needs to have the potential to provide higher microwave power and higher operating temperatures than existing semiconductor devices and technologies. E6 has launched a number of large research and industrial projects, such as the CAPE (Carbon Electronics) project sponsored by the Department of Trade and Industry. The project aims to overcome the challenges of developing diamond-based electronic components.
DMD General Manager Dr. Richard Lang said: "Despite the great technical challenges, diamond MESFET can revolutionize the design of future microwave power modules. We have a lot of work to do to make a practical device. We are excited to have the opportunity to explore the cutting edge of this emerging technology.†E6 CEO Christian Hultner pointed out: “Diamond has become the ultimate semiconductor material for high frequency, high power appliances. The possibility that the establishment of DMD will give us more momentum in our business in this area and will accelerate the development of practical equipment."
Introduction to Element Six
Element Six is ​​a world leader in the production of synthetic diamonds in all forms of industrial use. Element Six pioneered the development of CVD diamond technology in the 1980s, and has a world-renowned research center in Ascot. CVD diamonds have opened up many new applications for synthetic diamonds beyond the traditional grinding field. The fields of CVD diamond include laser exit window, cutting tools, surgical blades, window for high-power gyrotron, electronic device thermal extension, and active electronic devices. Device).
Introduction to Filtronic
It is a world leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of microwave devices, components and subsystems for electronic defense equipment, point-to-point communications and cellular handsets. The company's composite semiconductor division in Newton Aycliffe has a major GaAs processing plant, and its defense equipment division in Shipley also accepts custom-made complex microwave subsystems. The company also designs and manufactures microwave modules for the point-to-point communications market.
Element Six collaborates with Filtronic to develop high frequency diamond electronics
Gran Ascot, December 20 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Microwave Devices (DMD) is a new subsidiary of Element Six, a global leader in the development of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) diamond technology. The new company was set up to develop innovative diamond semiconductor materials and develop processing technologies that can help create a new generation of high-power, high-temperature semiconductor materials for microwave power amplifiers and transmitters.