Proprietary CVD Process

Astera Technologies utilizes advanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) to produce single-layer and few-layer graphene with exceptional structural integrity and electronic properties.

Our proprietary reactor design enables precise control over growth parameters, resulting in graphene with:

  • 99.9% carbon purity
  • Large-area monolayer coverage (>95%)
  • Electron mobility exceeding 15,000 cm²/V·s
  • Sheet resistance below 350 Ω/sq
  • Defect density < 10¹⁰ cm⁻²
01 Substrate Prep
02 CVD Growth
03 Transfer
04 Quality Control

Material Specifications

Parameter Standard Grade Premium Grade Research Grade
Layer Count 1-3 layers 1-2 layers Single layer (>98%)
Lateral Size 5-20 μm 10-50 μm 50-100 μm
Purity >99.0% >99.5% >99.9%
Defect Density < 10¹¹ cm⁻² < 5×10¹⁰ cm⁻² < 10¹⁰ cm⁻²
Sheet Resistance < 800 Ω/sq < 500 Ω/sq < 350 Ω/sq

Raman Spectroscopy

Layer count and defect characterization

Scanning Electron Microscopy

Surface morphology and coverage analysis

Electrical Testing

Sheet resistance and mobility measurement

Quality Assurance

Every batch of Astera graphene undergoes comprehensive characterization to ensure it meets our stringent specifications before shipment.

Our quality control laboratory is equipped with industry-leading analytical instruments:

  • Raman spectroscopy (mapping capable)
  • Atomic force microscopy (AFM)
  • Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
  • X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)
  • Electrical characterization stations