AXT, Inc. (AHV)

Overview

AXT, Inc., initially known as American Xtal Technology, Inc. before rebranding in July 2000, is a seasoned entity in the semiconductor substrate industry, having been founded in 1986. With its headquarters established in Fremont, California, AXT specializes in the design, development, manufacture, and distribution of both compound and single element semiconductor substrates. The company operates on a global scale, leveraging a direct sales force in strategic locations such as the United States, China, and Europe, and further extending its market reach through independent sales representatives and distributors in key tech hubs including Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and other international markets.

Products and Services

• Indium Phosphide Substrates - Utilized for various advanced technological applications, including data center connectivity through light/lasers, high-speed data transfer, 5G communications, and more. This substrate supports innovations in fiber optics, silicon photonics, and photonic integrated circuits, catering to sectors ranging from consumer devices to autonomous vehicles and infrared thermal imaging.
• Semi-insulating Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) Substrates - These substrates find their application in Wi-Fi and IoT devices, satellite communications, direct broadcast television, and solar cells. They are vital for the efficiency and performance of transistors, and power amplifiers.
• Semi-conducting GaAs Substrates - A critical component for LEDs and micro-LED screen displays, 3-D sensing, data communication, and industrial sensors. This category also includes applications in night vision goggles, lidar for robotics, and various laser technologies.
• Germanium Substrates - Essential for high-efficiency multi-junction solar cells used in satellites, optical sensors, and infrared detectors. Germanium substrates are also pivotal in the development of terrestrial concentrated photovoltaic cells and carrier wafers for LEDs.
• Other Products - AXT, Inc. also markets high-purity materials and components including 6N+ and 7N+ purified gallium, boron trioxide, gallium-magnesium alloy, and pyrolytic boron nitride (pBN) crucibles and insulating parts. These materials are integral to various semiconductor manufacturing processes and applications, underlining AXT's comprehensive range of offerings in the semiconductor substrate market.