IQE plc

Employee Size

501-1,000

Organization Type

Public Company

Headquarters

Bethlehem, PA

Founded

1988

With roots in a 1988 MOCVD operation in Cardiff, IQE plc makes advanced compound-semiconductor epiwafers and substrates that form the materials foundation of modern chips and devices. The company is the world’s only pure-play epitaxy provider with manufacturing sites across three continents, supplying technologies for connectivity, sensing, power and displays. Its facilities are independently certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, with experience supporting demanding automotive and aerospace requirements.

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