Company profile
Integrated Compound Semiconductors
University of Manchester spin-out designing and manufacturing III-V compound semiconductor optical and radio-frequency devices, including indium gallium arsenide photodiodes and avalanche photodiodes and single-mode VCSELs for atomic clock and quantum sensing applications.
Company overview
Integrated Compound Semiconductors (ICS) is a Manchester-based manufacturer of high-performance radio frequency (RF) and optical devices. The company designs and fabricates its own products, operating as an integrated device manufacturer (IDM). A spin-out from the University of Manchester, ICS specialises in compound semiconductor devices. Its product portfolio includes optical components such as PIN photodiodes and avalanche photodiodes (APDs). For microwave and millimetre-wave applications, the company produces varactor diodes, ASPAT diodes, and Gunn diodes. In addition to its standard product lines, ICS provides custom solutions and technical support related to its manufacturing processes, which include lithography. The company's facilities are located in Manchester, where it handles both design and production.
Semiconductor activity
Primary capability: Photonic Semiconductor Devices. Supply-chain role: Device Design, Device Manufacturing.
Technologies and capabilities
- III-V Semiconductors
- Semiconductor Lasers
- Imaging
- Compound Semiconductors
- RF Devices
- Optical Devices
- Microwave Devices
- Millimetre Wave Devices
- Lithography
PIN Photodiodes; Avalanche Photodiodes; Varactor Diodes; ASPAT Diodes; Gunn Diodes; Custom Solutions
UK presence
Manchester. Part of the North West cluster.
Sources and verification
Last verified: 2026-09-29