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<br /> <br /> ISSN 1752-2935 (online)<br /> semiconductorTODAY<br /> COMPOUNDS & ADVANCED SILICON<br /> Vol.15 · Issue 10 · December 2020/January 2021 www.semiconductor-today.com<br /> VCSELs for automotive<br /> & industrial markets<br /> Epistar & Lextar form Ennostar · Lumentum buying Coherent<br /> · Seoul Viosys begins production of 25G VCSELs for 5G<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Market-Leading Equipment for<br /> WAFER LEVEL OPTICS<br /> MANUFACTURING<br /> <br /> Enabling 3D / Depth Sensors, Biometric<br /> Authentication and AR/VR Displays<br /> Nanoimprint Lithography, Lens Molding / Stacking,<br /> Wafer Bonding and Metrology<br /> High performance equipment combined with the<br /> EVG NILPhotonics® Competence Center<br /> ensures short time to market<br /> GET IN TOUCH to discuss your manufacturing needs<br /> www.EVGroup.comEVG® HERCULES® NIL<br /> 3<br /> contents<b<a title="SemiconductorToday2020(10)DecJan page 1" 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