Mechanical Grade Silicon Wafers

We stock mechanical grade silicon ranging from 25.4mm to 450mm. Also known as "Dummy Grade" or "Test Grade," these wafers are cost-effective alternatives for non-critical applications.

Common Applications include:

  • Spin Coating: Testing photoresist application uniformity.
  • Equipment Testing: Calibrating robotic handling in semiconductor tools.
  • Process Setup: Thermal cycling and dummy loads for furnace operations.

Why pay for Prime Grade?

If you do not need tight flatness (TTV) or specific electrical properties, Mechanical Grade wafers can save you up to 60%. Great for university research and training.

Inventory & Pricing Examples

Prices subject to change. Check online stock for real-time availability.

Diameter Type/Orient Thickness Pricing (Start at)
76.2mm (3 inch) Any / Any 325-400µm $4.90 / wafer
100mm (4 inch) Any / Any 500µm $6.90 / wafer
150mm (6 inch) Any / Any 650µm $8.90 / wafer

200mm (8 inch) Mechanical Grade Specials

Item ID Spec Details Price
#182878 P-type, Any Res, <100>, 600-775µm $24.90 ea
#170060 Notch, SSP, Light Scratches OK (Not Cleanroom Grade) $13.90 ea

Advanced Substrates: SOI (Silicon on Insulator)

We utilize Smart Cut technology to provide substrates for micro-electronics, photonics, and MEMS. An SOI wafer consists of three layers: the handle substrate, the buried oxide layer (BOX), and the device layer.

Featured SOI Inventory (Soitec & SEH)

  • 150mm: P(100) 14-22 $\Omega \cdot cm$, Device 250nm, BOX 3µm
  • 200mm: P(100) 9-16 $\Omega \cdot cm$, Device 190nm, BOX 150nm
  • Square Pieces: 25mm x 25mm P/B (100) Device 200nm, BOX 100nm

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Don't see what you need online? We can dice wafers to any dimension or deposit thin films (Nitride, Oxide, Metals).