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6 May 2009

 

Chinese LED maker Sanan and Crystal IS to co-develop commercial UV-C LEDs

Crystal IS Inc of Green Island, NY, USA, which makes UV LEDs based on aluminum nitride (AlN) substrate technology, and Sanan Optoelectronics Co Ltd of Xiamen, China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a joint development program that aims to establish pilot manufacturing of LEDs operating in the UV-C part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

As China's largest manufacturer of full-color LEDs, Sanan designs, manufactures and distributes full-color ultra-high-brightness (UHB) LEDs, epitaxial wafers, photodiode detectors and compound semiconductor solar cells, with an annual throughput of 550,000 epi-wafers and 16bn LEDs. During the term of the MOU, both parties intend to negotiate a long-term business agreement covering high-volume manufacturing, marketing and sales.

“Working with an experienced and dynamic company like Sanan Optoelectronics will significantly speed up the market introduction of UV-C LEDs,” says Crystal IS’ CEO Steven Berger. “Leveraging Sanan Optoelectonrics' unique expertise in processing and packaging will allow us to focus on making the precision substrates required for efficient UV-C LEDs.”

“The opportunity to partner with Crystal IS on a new LED technology will help Sanan Optoelectronics maintain its leadership position,” says Sanan Optoelectronics’ CEO Simon Lin. “We expect downstream integrators of UV-based products will welcome an established supply train for this new product,” he adds.

The UV-C LEDs will operate at the optimal germicidal wavelength, and are suited to use in water and air sterilization products. Initial applications will include portable and residential point-of-use systems such as cleantech alternatives to bottled water and in-home counter-top systems. The technology roadmap also includes industrial and municipal applications, where long-lasting, energy-efficient LEDs can replace existing mercury-based light sources.

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