Single-Wafer Shipping Boxes
Precision foam-cushioned carriers for individually shipping high-value SOI, patterned, and exotic substrate wafers.
Overview
Single-wafer shippers are the highest level of protection in GINECHIP's packaging portfolio, purpose-built for wafers whose replacement cost or lead time makes any damage unacceptable. Each wafer is suspended in a CNC-machined conductive foam pocket with controlled compression, eliminating wafer-to-wafer contact entirely and isolating the substrate from shock, vibration, and electrostatic discharge during transit.
Optional hermetic vacuum sealing and nitrogen backfill extend protection to oxidation-sensitive surfaces and moisture-critical film stacks, while shock and tilt indicator labels give receiving inspectors an immediate visual record of handling events in transit. GINECHIP assembles every single-wafer shipper in an ISO Class 4–5 cleanroom to prevent particle contamination before the box is ever sealed.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Available Range / Values |
|---|---|
| Wafer Diameter | 100mm (4″), 150mm (6″), 200mm (8″), 300mm (12″) |
| Cushion Material | CNC-machined conductive PE/PU foam, custom-profiled per wafer type |
| Wafer Retention | Individually suspended, controlled compression, zero wafer-to-wafer contact |
| Sealing | Standard snap-lid, optional hermetic vacuum port |
| Backfill Gas | Dry nitrogen or argon (optional, with vacuum-sealed variant) |
| ESD Protection | Static-dissipative 10⁴–10⁹ Ω/sq; conductive foam variant < 10⁴ Ω/sq |
| Indicators | Shock indicator label (25G/50G/75G), tilt indicator (optional) |
| Cleanroom Class | ISO Class 4–5 (Class 10–100) assembled and packaged |
| Standards | SEMI E154, ISTA 3A, ASTM D4169 |
Applications
Individually cushioned protection for high-value SOI substrates and patterned wafers where any surface contact risk is unacceptable.
Foam geometries adapted for reticle-grade blanks and specialty optical substrates requiring maximum surface protection.
Secure single-lot handoff of finished wafers between wafer fabs and outsourced assembly and test (OSAT) partners.
Compact, secure shipping for one-off wafer samples exchanged between university, corporate, and pilot-line labs.
Quality & Certification
Every single-wafer shipper is assembled and sealed under ISO Class 4–5 cleanroom conditions, with each design revision drop-tested per ISTA 3A and every lot verified for particle count and, where specified, outgassing performance per ASTM E595. Full ISO 9001:2015 traceability documentation accompanies every shipment.
Need Single-Wafer Shippers?
Tell us your wafer diameter, sealing requirement, and shipment volume — our packaging specialists will confirm foam design and lead time within 24 hours.