Kontrox(TM) by Comptek Solutions is a disruptive passivation technology, protected by 38 granted and pending patents, engineered to tackle native oxidation challenges in compound semiconductors. Through precise, atomic-level control, Kontrox transforms semiconductor surfaces into high-quality, crystalline nanostructures, eliminating up to 98% of defects and enabling robust resistance to further oxidation. This innovation ensures longevity and reliability in semiconductor device performance across various applications, including lasers, IR sensors, microLEDs, power electronics, and more.
Despite their numerous advantages, compound semiconductors often suffer from oxidation-induced defect states, particularly III-V semiconductor surfaces, which exhibit high defect state densities due to the rapid formation of native oxides upon exposure to air. This significantly undermines device performance, posing major challenges in semiconductor manufacturing.
Leveraging our deep expertise in semiconductor surface engineering, Kontrox enhances chip interface quality, leading to significant improvements in efficiency and performance for III-V semiconductor devices. The technology streamlines manufacturing processes, resulting in substantial cost reductions and greater accessibility to advanced semiconductor technologies. Integrated into conventional manufacturing techniques, Kontrox enables outstanding device efficiency improvements that drive the next generation of more-than-Moore semiconductor devices.
Applied to chips in billions of devices and worldwide, Kontrox has a profound impact on global sustainability by dramatically reducing power consumption and minimizing waste in semiconductor manufacturing. In microLEDs, for example, Kontrox enables over 250% greater efficiency and 90 times lower power usage. Our breakthrough allows a 10 µm chip to perform with the same efficiency as a standard 60 µm chip, letting manufacturers reduce chip size substantially and fit up to 10 times more chips per wafer. This advancement translates into 10 times fewer wafers needed, cutting manufacturing costs per wafer by a factor of ten.
Kontrox offers superior passivation for a diverse range of III-V semiconductor materials and device types, ensuring optimal quality, performance, and reliability. While our technology is readily available for commercialization with common III-V materials, such as GaAs, GaN, InGaAs, GaSb, InP, InAs or InSb, its applicability extends far beyond these. We welcome implementation studies for other III-V materials and device types to explore the full potential of Kontrox.
Contact us to discover how Kontrox can optimize performance for your specific materials and unique semiconductor applications. Together, we can unlock the future of semiconductor technology and drive sustainable innovation.