IQE plc is a leading global supplier of advanced wafer products and epitaxial materials for the semiconductor industry. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of compound semiconductor materials using proprietary molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technologies. IQE’s materials serve as foundational components in devices for wireless communications, photonics, infrared sensing, and power electronics.
IQE’s product portfolio includes gallium arsenide (GaAs), indium phosphide (InP), gallium nitride (GaN), and other III-V semiconductor wafers. These epiwafers enable high-frequency, high-speed, and high-efficiency performance in applications such as 5G networks, radio frequency front-end modules, lidar sensors, satellite communications, and laser diodes. The company also provides custom epitaxy services and collaborative development programs to meet specific customer requirements across emerging technologies, including quantum computing and augmented reality.
Headquartered in Cardiff, Wales, IQE operates a network of research, development, and manufacturing facilities across the United Kingdom, United States, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. This global footprint allows the company to support a diversified customer base in Asia, Europe, and North America, ranging from leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and fabless semiconductor firms to research institutions and defense contractors.
Founded in 1988 and listed on the London Stock Exchange, IQE has grown through a combination of organic innovation and strategic acquisitions. The business is led by Chief Executive Officer Dr. Drew Nelson, whose tenure has overseen significant investments in next-generation epitaxy capabilities. IQE’s experienced management team and Board of Directors continue to guide the company’s expansion into new markets and advanced materials segments.
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