Belgian semiconductor technology firm Incize and U.S.-based Atomera Inc. (Nasdaq: ATOM) have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating the development of Gallium Nitride on Silicon (GaN-on-Si) technologies for high-performance RF and power applications.
The partnership combines Atomera’s proprietary Mears Silicon Technology (MST)—a quantum-engineered silicon film designed to enhance transistor efficiency and reliability—with Incize’s advanced semiconductor characterization and modeling tools. Together, the two companies aim to unlock new levels of performance in GaN-on-Si devices, widely viewed as a scalable and cost-effective alternative to conventional silicon for next-generation wireless infrastructure, satellite communication, and power electronics.
“GaN-on-Si is emerging as a crucial technology to overcome silicon’s performance limits,” said Dr. Mostafa Emam, CEO of Incize. “By applying our RF technology expertise to Atomera’s MST®, we’re poised to deliver advancements in power, linearity, and efficiency.”
Scott Bibaud, CEO of Atomera, emphasized the strategic synergy: “Incize’s measurement and modeling capabilities are best-in-class. Together, we are exploring how MST® can propel compound semiconductor innovation, especially in the GaN-on-Si domain.”
The collaboration focuses on enhancing device structures by integrating MST® to improve the interface between GaN layers and silicon substrates. Key goals include minimizing substrate losses, reducing trap-induced noise and leakage, and improving overall RF performance from DC to millimeter-wave frequencies.
Dr. Robert Mears, Atomera’s founder and CTO, noted the broader significance: “It’s gratifying to see MST® being applied beyond traditional silicon. GaN-on-Si offers vast potential, and Incize brings the deep technical insight needed to explore it meaningfully.”
This initiative marks an important step toward bridging material-level innovation with practical device performance, as semiconductor manufacturers race to meet growing demands in 5G/6G networks, advanced power systems, and beyond.
