GFAB · Commercial-scale Graphene Electronic Devices Fab

Innovative graphene-based electronic devices have been studied, demonstrated and prototypedduring the Graphene FET Flagship projectGraphene Electronic Devices include GFETs (Graphene Field-Effect Transistors) that aremultipurpose chips that can be used in advanced photonics (photosensors, x-ray sensors, opticalcommunications) and sensors (chemical sensors, biosensors, hall sensors, pressure sensors)among other applicationsCurrently, GFET devices are manually produced in a labour intensive, small scale (individualprototypes), small wafer size (<50mm) and very low production yield (high % of device failure)The research community and industry have a great interest in these devicesThe current Semiconductor manufacturers (Fabs) are focused in very large volume markets (+ 1million units) so there is an opportunity for a Graphene Fab (GFAB) that produces GFETs accordingto customer’s specificationsThe objective of this project is to assess the feasibility of launching a new “Graphene ElectronicDevices Fab” (GFAB) business that will offer Graphene Electronic Device fabrication to theindustry and research centresSpecially, the so called GFETs (Graphene Field Effect Transistors) have been developed during theFET Graphene Flagship project. GFETs are a special type of Graphene Electronic Device that offerhigher performance for a wide range of applicationsThe Graphene Electronic Devices must be produced under certified cleanroom manufacturingenvironment (ISO verified) using industry standard wafer sizes (150mm, 200mm and/or 300mm)offering a reliable, cost-competitive, fast and high yield product (ideally +95% yield).A complete supply chain must be defined by the incorporation of partners in the materials producers,IC (integrated circuits) design, semiconductor fabs, and equipment manufacturers sectors.This business will have an outstanding impact in the photonics and sensors industries and willaccelerate the adoption of Graphene technology in other applica