On August 12th, Danish Quantum Community invites partners of DQC to join us on a visit to our event, when we visit our partner Topsil.
Join us for unique opportunity to gain insight into advanced silicon production, including a tour of the Float Zone production halls.
The program for the day includes
- 11.00: Arrival and welcome to the Silicon Road Site
- 11.15: A brief introduction to ultrapure silicon and the history of Topsil
- 11.45: Guided tour of the Float Zone facility
- 12.30 Lunch
- 13.15 Q&A session
- 13.45 Closing remarks and farewell
About Topsil
Topsil has a 60+ year history of growing ultrapure monocrystalline Float Zone (FZ) silicon for the most demanding applications in the global semiconductor industry, as well as for many research institutions and projects. For close to a decade, the company has been an established supplier of silicon material for nearly all the main players in the quantum industry, with a track record of sales that confirms the utility for many quantum applications.
Topsil is part of a very exclusive group of only five companies worldwide that master the complex technology of producing FZ silicon on an industrial scale. Its products are delivered to many of the most prestigious and well-known technology companies on the planet.
With strong backing from GlobalWafers, Topsil aims to further develop a green profile through key initiatives in waste management and recycling, the development of a realistic climate impact report, and the construction of a large solar park, making the factory a net energy contributor to the power grid.
Zooming out to examine large-scale power circuits in modern societies—such as those in the power grid or the motor of an electric car—reveals the use of the same types of components (transistors, diodes, etc.) as in smaller circuits. However, these components must be capable of withstanding high currents and voltages without failing. Silicon for these types of chips in “power electronics” must be extremely pure and is therefore manufactured using the Float Zone (FZ) method, a complex technique that only a few companies in the world, including Topsil, are able to perform on an industrial scale.
Practical information
The visit will include a tour of float zone production halls followed by a light lunch.
Beware that you must organize transport yourself. There is a maximum of 20 spaces for this tour and it is come first serve.
SIGN UP
In order to sign up, please send an e-mail to sobu@dqc.dk no later than August 5th.
