AIXTRON SE today announced a new MOCVD system order from Finisar Corporation, USA, a market leader in high-speed optical data communications. The order is for one AIX 2800G4-TM automated reactor dedicated to the growth of indium phosphide materials for lasers and detectors.

The new order was placed after the first AIX 2800G4-TM system had been successfully installed and qualified at Finisar’s facility in Allen, Texas, USA. AIXTRON’s local support team will install and commission the new reactor in a state-of-the-art clean-room at the Finisar plant in Fremont, California targeting later this year.

Charles Roxlo, Ph.D., Vice President and General Manager, Active Devices for Finisar Corporation, says, “There are several key features we look for in an automated MOCVD system, and they are well addressed by AIXTRON.The AIX 2800G4-TM reactor provides the best means to create high-performance optical device products that fulfill the necessary requirements of our customers. The backing of the excellent AIXTRON local support team gives us much confidence and security.”

Dr. Bernd Schulte, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at AIXTRON, adds, “It is always especially pleasing to announce a repeat order, as they are an acknowledgement of a customer’s long-term satisfaction with AIXTRON’s Planetary Reactor technology. The AIX 2800G4-TM reactor has a strong reputation within the industry for performance, ergonomics and efficiency, all features that effectively meet the challenges of opto device production. As a manufacturer of world class lasers and photodetectors for use in their broad product line of transceivers and transponders, Finisar is another prized customer with whom we will enjoy working with in the coming months.”

With more than two decades of experience, Finisar is a global technology leader in optical communications subsystems and components that enable high-speed voice, video and data communications for networking, storage, wireless, and cable TV applications.