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Atomera (ATOM) and Incize Collaborate to Advance GaN-on-Silicon Technology
Atomera (ATOM) and Incize Collaborate to Advance GaN-on-Silicon Technology

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time21-07-2025

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Atomera (ATOM) and Incize Collaborate to Advance GaN-on-Silicon Technology

Atomera Incorporated (NASDAQ:ATOM) is one of the 11 Best Semiconductor Penny Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On July 9, Atomera Incorporated (NASDAQ:ATOM) and Incize, a Belgian company that specializes in advanced semiconductor characterization and modeling, announced a strategic collaboration aimed at improving Gallium Nitride on Silicon (GaN-on-Si) technologies. Traditional silicon is reaching its limits in some applications. GaN-on-Si is a scalable, cost-effective alternative that combines Gallium Nitride's strong performance with silicon's easy manufacturing. A close up of a technician working on a semiconductor chip in a clean room. By using Atomera Incorporated's (NASDAQ:ATOM) Mears Silicon Technology (MST) and Incize's advanced characterization, the companies aim to speed up the production of next-generation radio frequency (RF) and power devices. This collaboration will focus on optimizing GaN-on-Si device performance for high-frequency and high-power applications. The companies will be looking to serve markets in wireless infrastructure like 5G and 6G, satellite communications, and advanced power electronics. Atomera Incorporated (NASDAQ:ATOM) is a semiconductor materials and IP licensing company. The company's Mears Silicon Technology (MST) improves transistor performance and efficiency by engineering materials at the atomic level. While we acknowledge the potential of ATOM as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 10 Best American Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now and 11 Best Fintech Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.

Incize and Atomera Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance GaN-on-Si Technology for Next-Gen RF and Power Devices
Incize and Atomera Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance GaN-on-Si Technology for Next-Gen RF and Power Devices

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time09-07-2025

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Incize and Atomera Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance GaN-on-Si Technology for Next-Gen RF and Power Devices

LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE, Belgium & LOS GATOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Incize, a Belgian cutting-edge semiconductor characterization and modeling company, and Atomera (Nasdaq: ATOM), a pioneer in advanced semiconductor materials, today announced a strategic collaboration to enhance Gallium Nitride on Silicon (GaN-on-Si) technologies. In certain applications, traditional silicon is hitting its performance ceiling. GaN-on-Si offers a scalable, cost-effective alternative by taking advantage of GaN's performance with silicon's manufacturability. Combining Atomera's Mears Silicon Technology™ (MST®) with Incize's advanced characterization should accelerate the path to volume production of next-generation RF and power devices. This partnership brings together Atomera's proprietary MST® — a quantum-engineered, ultra-thin silicon film that improves transistor performance, energy efficiency and reliability — with Incize's state-of-the-art characterization platforms, covering substrate trap analysis, noise, linearity, thermal effects and RF performance from DC to mmWave. The joint program will concentrate on optimizing GaN-on-Si device performance for high-frequency and high-power applications, with target markets in wireless infrastructure (5G/6G), satellite communications and advanced power electronics. 'We are thoroughly delighted to collaborate with Atomera, whose MST® technology has already demonstrated promising advantages in silicon-based devices,' said Dr. Mostafa Emam, CEO of Incize. 'By leveraging our advanced RF technology enablement capabilities and applying them to Atomera's innovation, we aim to unlock new frontiers of performance, efficiency and reliability in GaN-on-Si platforms.' 'Incize's track record with GaN-on-Si and their superb measurement and modeling capabilities make them an ideal partner,' said Scott Bibaud, CEO of Atomera. 'Together, we are exploring how MST® can be harnessed to propel compound semiconductor devices forward and deliver truly groundbreaking solutions to our customers.' 'It is most gratifying to see MST® being explored beyond conventional silicon,' added Dr. Robert Mears, founder and CTO of Atomera. 'GaN-on-Si is a fascinating and rapidly evolving field, and Incize's in-depth understanding of RF device physics and their world-class measurement capability provide an excellent opportunity to investigate how MST® can contribute to advancing this important technology.' The collaboration will explore the integration of MST® into GaN-on-Si device structures, using Incize's proprietary measurement techniques to evaluate: Improved interface quality between GaN layers and silicon substrates Reduced parasitic effects and substrate losses Lower trap-induced noise and leakage Enhanced linearity and RF power handling This partnership marks a noteworthy step toward bridging material innovation with device-level performance in today's dynamic semiconductor landscape. About Incize Incize is a company specialized in advanced RF semiconductor applications, offering a portfolio of technology enablement services, such as characterization, modeling, process development and PDK support. Incize works with substrate manufacturers, foundries and fabless companies worldwide to support advanced semiconductor development. Incize is located in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. About Atomera Atomera Incorporated (Nasdaq: ATOM) is a semiconductor materials and IP licensing company headquartered in Los Gatos, California. Its flagship technology, Mears Silicon Technology™ (MST®), enhances transistor performance and efficiency by engineering materials at the atomic level. Atomera partners with leading semiconductor companies to integrate MST® into mainstream manufacturing flows.

Atomera Inc (ATOM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Partnerships and Technological ...
Atomera Inc (ATOM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Partnerships and Technological ...

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time07-05-2025

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Atomera Inc (ATOM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Partnerships and Technological ...

Release Date: May 06, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points Atomera Inc (NASDAQ:ATOM) announced a new partnership with a major capital equipment provider, which is expected to accelerate the production and sales of their MST technology. The company is making significant progress in gate-all-around applications, generating detailed silicon-validated performance enhancement data for customers. Atomera Inc (NASDAQ:ATOM) has been granted new patents focused on DRAM sense amplifiers, which are relevant for both high bandwidth and standard DDR memories. The company is actively expanding its customer base, with new discussions in entirely new areas and existing customers planning demos in different product areas. Atomera Inc (NASDAQ:ATOM) completed the world's first GAN devices using MST technology, showing indications of improved electrical performance. Negative Points Atomera Inc (NASDAQ:ATOM) reported a GAAP net loss of $5.2 million for Q1 2025, an increase from the $4.8 million loss in Q1 2024. Operating expenses increased due to higher R&D and legal expenses, partly offset by a decline in sales and marketing expenses. The company used $4.8 million of cash in operating activities in Q1 2025, up from $4.1 million in Q1 2024. Revenue for Q2 is expected to be minimal, in the range of $0 to $50,000, depending on the timing of wafer shipments. There are ongoing delays in obtaining electrical results from Sandia Lab, which are necessary for customer adoption of their GAN technology. Q & A Highlights Q: Can you provide more details about the recent partnership with a major capital equipment provider? A: Scott Bebo, President and CEO: The partnership is with a long-standing equipment maker, focusing on advanced material solutions for gate all-around space. This collaboration will help Atomera leverage the partner's customer insights and accelerate license production. The partner is contributing equipment and resources, and the partnership is expected to extend into advanced memories and other areas. Q: Is the work with the new partner focused on leading-edge logic and DRAM? A: Scott Bebo, President and CEO: Yes, the focus is on gate all-around, which includes leading-edge logic and memory manufacturers. The techniques developed for logic are often applicable to memory as well. Q: Can you elaborate on the new areas within STMicroelectronics that are starting to work with Atomera? A: Scott Bebo, President and CEO: At the senior levels of ST, Atomera has gained credibility, leading to interest from other groups within ST. These include RFSOI, gallium nitride, and fully depleted SOI products. The overlap with Atomera's technology is significant, and there is incoming interest from various ST groups.

Companies Like Atomera (NASDAQ:ATOM) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth
Companies Like Atomera (NASDAQ:ATOM) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth

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time05-05-2025

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Companies Like Atomera (NASDAQ:ATOM) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, biotech and mining exploration companies often lose money for years before finding success with a new treatment or mineral discovery. But while the successes are well known, investors should not ignore the very many unprofitable companies that simply burn through all their cash and collapse. So should Atomera (NASDAQ:ATOM) shareholders be worried about its cash burn? In this article, we define cash burn as its annual (negative) free cash flow, which is the amount of money a company spends each year to fund its growth. We'll start by comparing its cash burn with its cash reserves in order to calculate its cash runway. Our free stock report includes 5 warning signs investors should be aware of before investing in Atomera. Read for free now. You can calculate a company's cash runway by dividing the amount of cash it has by the rate at which it is spending that cash. When Atomera last reported its December 2024 balance sheet in March 2025, it had zero debt and cash worth US$27m. Looking at the last year, the company burnt through US$13m. Therefore, from December 2024 it had 2.0 years of cash runway. Arguably, that's a prudent and sensible length of runway to have. The image below shows how its cash balance has been changing over the last few years. See our latest analysis for Atomera Whilst it's great to see that Atomera has already begun generating revenue from operations, last year it only produced US$135k, so we don't think it is generating significant revenue, at this point. As a result, we think it's a bit early to focus on the revenue growth, so we'll limit ourselves to looking at how the cash burn is changing over time. As it happens, the company's cash burn reduced by 9.2% over the last year, which suggests that management are maintaining a fairly steady rate of business development, albeit with a slight decrease in spending. While the past is always worth studying, it is the future that matters most of all. So you might want to take a peek at how much the company is expected to grow in the next few years. Even though it has reduced its cash burn recently, shareholders should still consider how easy it would be for Atomera to raise more cash in the future. Companies can raise capital through either debt or equity. Commonly, a business will sell new shares in itself to raise cash and drive growth. We can compare a company's cash burn to its market capitalisation to get a sense for how many new shares a company would have to issue to fund one year's operations. Atomera's cash burn of US$13m is about 8.6% of its US$154m market capitalisation. That's a low proportion, so we figure the company would be able to raise more cash to fund growth, with a little dilution, or even to simply borrow some money. The good news is that in our view Atomera's cash burn situation gives shareholders real reason for optimism. One the one hand we have its solid cash runway, while on the other it can also boast very strong cash burn relative to its market cap. Considering all the factors discussed in this article, we're not overly concerned about the company's cash burn, although we do think shareholders should keep an eye on how it develops. Taking a deeper dive, we've spotted 5 warning signs for Atomera you should be aware of, and 3 of them are significant. Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies, and this list of stocks growth stocks (according to analyst forecasts) Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio

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