CSconnected represents organisations who are directly associated with research, development, innovation and manufacturing of compound semiconductor related technologies as well as organisations along the supply chains whose products and services are enabled by compound semiconductors. This is the world's first Compound Semiconductor Cluster. This is CSconnected

Core partners are organisations and institutions directly involved in the research, development and innovation of compound semiconductor products, devices and applications.

Business partners are commercial organisations directly involved in the research, development, innovation and manufacture of compound semiconductor products, devices and applications.

Supply chain partners are commercial organisations involved in the research, development, innovation, manufacture and integration of products, devices, applications and services enabled by compound semiconductors.

The above schematic shows the key elements of the CSconnected cluster. In the centre are the elements that represent the core partners. These include the Institute for Compound Semiconductors (ICS), the Compound Semiconductor Centre (CSC) the EPSRC Compound Semiconductor Hub and the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult. Other core partners will include incubator facilities for start-ups and FDI as well as a CS Academy that will help provide the skills and knowledge that are a feature of the highly skilled jobs that will be created by the cluster. The next ring around the core partners represent industry partners in the form of epiwafer foundry, chip foundry, packaging capabilities and equipment/processing solutions. The outer ring represents the supply chain that uses compound semiconductor devices across a wide range of end market applications.

Core partners are organisations and institutions directly involved in the research, development and innovation of compound semiconductor products, devices and applications.

Helping researchers and industry work together, the Institute positions Cardiff as the UK and European leader in compound semiconductors. Compound semiconductors drive the devices and technologies we use today, from smartphones and tablets to satellite communications and GPS. The UK's need for a large-scale translational centre in compound semiconductors is being addressed with the new Institute. Moving academic research to a point where it can be introduced reliably and quickly into the production environment, the Institute will fabricate and test technology in industrially-relevant environments. The Institute is a crucial step in the establishment of a compound semiconductor cluster in the region. It is closely aligned with the Compound Semiconductor Centre, a joint-venture between IQE and Cardiff University. Click here to visit the Institute for Compound Semiconductors website.

The Compound Semiconductor Centre: Led by industry and academia, for industry, the Compound Semiconductor Centre (CSC) is an innovative collaboration between IQE plc and Cardiff University to underpin the creation of a unique global capability for new and emerging 21st century technologies. Based in Cardiff, the CSC represents a unique opportunity to build on our creativity and excellence in research to
develop an innovative eco-system to commercialise next generation opportunities, the Compound Semiconductor Centre is a vital milestone towards developing a World-class Compound Semiconductor cluster in South Wales. Click here to visit the Compound Semiconductor website.

The Future Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub (CS Hub) will research into large scale Compound Semiconductor manufacturing and in manufacturing integrated Compound Semiconductors on Silicon. This will radically boost the uptake and application of Compound Semiconductor technology by applying the manufacturing approaches of Silicon to Compound Semiconductors. It will also exploit the highly advantageous electronic, magnetic, optical and power handling properties of Compound Semiconductors while utilising the cost and scaling advantage of silicon technology where best suited and generate novel integrated functionality such as sensing, data processing and communication. Click here to visit the Future Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub (CS Hub).

The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult focuses on helping the CS industry sector to exploit the significant advances made by UK researchers over the past two decades. This Catapult will provide translational research facilities to accelerate the commercialisation of compound semiconductors in key application areas including: healthcare, the digital economy, energy, transport, defence and security, and space. Click here to visit the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult.

The new Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials at Swansea University is a TRL spanning initiative which seeks to integrate state-of-the-art semiconductor platforms with over-the-horizon materials and processes to deliver next generation technologies for optoelectronics, energy, power systems and healthcare applications. CISM represents a western expansion of the CS Connected Cluster and is delivered in close partnership with the regional semiconductor industry and our colleagues at Cardiff University.

Business partners are commercial organisations directly involved in the research, development, innovation and manufacture of compound semiconductor products, devices and applications.

IQE is the leading global supplier of advanced semiconductor wafers with products that cover a diverse range of applications, supported by an innovative outsourced foundry services portfolio that allows the Group to provide a 'one stop shop' for the wafer needs of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers.

Nexperia is a leading expert in the high-volume production of essential semiconductors, components that are required by every electronic design in the world. The company’s extensive portfolio includes diodes, bipolar transistors, ESD protection devices, MOSFETs, GaN FETs and analog & logic ICs. Headquartered in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, Nexperia annually ships more than 100 billion products, meeting the stringent standards set by the automotive industry. With 6 global manufacturing sites, including a wafer fabrication plant in Newport, Nexperia employs over 12,000 people.

With the flexibility and power of an innovative platform that drives multiple applications, Rockley is positioned to be the leading supplier of integrated optical components for dynamic, high-growth market sectors, including consumer sensors, healthcare, and data communications.

SPTS Technologies, a KLA company, designs, manufactures, sells, and supports etch, PVD, CVD, and MVD® wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. End-market applications include high speed RF, photonics, power semiconductors, MEMS and advanced packaging. The company has etch and deposition systems installed at the majority of leading III-V compound semiconductor IDMs and foundries. SPTS is headquartered and has its main manufacturing facility in Newport, Wales, and operates across 19 countries in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific.

The Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) City Deal is a programme agreed in 2016 between the UK Government, the Welsh Government and the ten local authorities in South East Wales to bring about significant economic growth in the region through investment, upskilling, and improved physical and digital connectivity.

The Welsh Government is the devolved executive of Wales. The government consists of ministers, who attend cabinet meetings, and deputy ministers who do not, and also of a counsel general.

Supply chain partners are commercial organisations involved in the research, development, innovation, manufacture and integration of products, devices, applications and services enabled by compound semiconductors. NOTE - ORGANISATIONS IN THIS SECTION ARE LISTED AS EXAMPLES OF POTENTIAL END USERS AND NO FORM OF ENDORSEMENT IS INDICATED BY INCLUSION ON THIS PAGE.

Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.

General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited is a leading prime contractor and complex systems integrator working in partnership with government, military and private companies around the world.

With collaboration at the heart of the CSconnected cluster, close working relationships with affiliated organisations is essential.

Technology Connected is the leading network which unites the Welsh technology industry, champions its interests and promotes its social and economic impact. For nearly 20 years, Technology Connected have worked alongside our members to forge new business connections, raise their profiles and to create a powerful collective voice for the technology industry in Wales and beyond.