5N+ awarded US$14.4M by U.S. Department of Defense
by CM Staff
5N+ manufactures and customizes electrically-uniform and space-qualified germanium wafers, which are vital for solar cells powering commercial and national security satellites.
MONTRÉAL — 5N Plus Inc., a global producer of specialty semiconductors and performance materials, announced that it has been awarded US$14.4 million by the U.S. Department of Defense for the production of space-qualified materials for solar cells under its Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) Program.
5N+ manufactures and customizes electrically-uniform and space-qualified germanium wafers, which are vital for solar cells powering commercial and national security satellites. Based on meeting certain conditions, over the next four years, this award will enable 5N+ to upgrade and increase its manufacturing capabilities at its St. George, Utah facility while supporting the U.S. Department of Defense’s domestic sources of supply.
“This is a testament to the quality of our high-purity specialty semiconductors and our standing as a trusted supplier of critical materials for critical applications,” said Gervais Jacques, President and CEO of 5N+. “Our enabling materials are frequently in orbit powering commercial and defense satellites, and we are proud to have been recognized once again as a key supplier to the U.S. Department of Defense.”
