Riber: New Order for a MBE 49 GaN Production Machine in Asia

Bezons (France), June 25, 2024 – 8:00am (CET) – Riber, the global leader in Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) equipment, announced the sale of a MBE 49 production system in Asia.

An Asian industrial customer has ordered the MBE 49 machine to enhance its production capacity for advanced gallium nitride (GaN) optoelectronic components used in consumer applications such as fast chargers, on-board chargers, power supplies, and converters. Additionally, it will support research for new automotive industry applications.

GaN-based devices are noted for their high switching speed and efficiency, making them attractive for power applications aiming to reduce system size and weight while increasing efficiency.

Riber’s MBE 49 GaN machine is specifically designed for the GaN fabrication process, featuring a specific pumping configuration and highly stable, uniform, and repeatable effusion cells.

This order highlights the growing market adoption of the MBE 49 system, recognized for its efficient multi-wafer thin-film deposition capabilities. The developments result from a collaboration between Riber and CNRS CRHEA. Delivery is set for 2025.