CVD Equipment Corporation has announced that it received an order from Stony Brook University for two PVT150 Physical Vapor Transport (PVT) systems to support the university’s newly established semiconductor research facility, the onsemi Silicon Carbide Crystal Growth Center.
The research center will enable faculty, scientists, and students to advance studies in silicon carbide (SiC) crystal growth and other wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor materials. These technologies are key to improving energy efficiency in power electronics and will help train the next generation of professionals in this growing sector.
Manny Lakios, President and CEO of CVD Equipment Corporation, said the company is proud to support the initiative. “We are very pleased to provide Stony Brook University with advanced process equipment that will drive progress in semiconductor materials critical to AI and electrification,” he stated.
Initially, the two PVT systems will be installed at CVD’s headquarters in Central Islip, New York, for six months to assist with the center’s startup phase while the Stony Brook campus facility is completed. During this time, university students will gain hands-on experience operating the PVT systems and growing silicon carbide boules, contributing to the center’s research goals and preparing for careers in high-demand semiconductor fields.
CVD Equipment Corporation is also advancing its 200 mm silicon carbide crystal growth process using its PVT200 systems to meet the increasing demand for high-power electronics. The company’s PVT reactor design and control system enable precise temperature and process management, ensuring consistency across runs and systems. In addition to SiC, CVD’s PVT platform is being evaluated for use with other wide bandgap materials such as aluminum nitride (AlN), supporting the development of next-generation high-performance semiconductor materials.
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