Veeco Instruments Inc. of Plainview, New York USA, reported that Aledia, a developer and maker of next-generation 3D LEDs for display applications utilizing its gallium-nitride-nanowires-on-silicon platform, chose Veeco’s Propel® GaN MOCVD system. Aledia says the system will support advanced research and development of 3D nanowire LEDs. Aledia pointed to the device’s single-wafer reactor technology, large process window, and defect stability as key determinants in selecting the Propel system.
“On the heels of the company’s previous adoption of Veeco’s K465i™ MOCVD system, Aledia’s decision to turn to Veeco once again to support future generations of nanowire-LED technologies for mobile displays is a testament to our shared commitment to excellence,” noted Peo Hansson, Ph.D., senior vice president and general manager of MOCVD at Veeco.
Veeco says it created the Propel system for GaN applications such as advanced LEDs, power, RF, and laser diodes, and noted that the system can process six- and eight-inch wafers or two- to four-inch wafers in a mini-batch mode.
3D Nanowire LEDs Potential Competitor of Micro-LED Displays in Future
Micro LED displays are widely predicted to surpass OLED displays in terms of better performance and lower cost. This enthusiasm in LED displays is driven by the promise of sub-100 micrometer LEDs, considered a crucial enabler for realizing the ultimate display. Some including Aledia consider 3D nanowire LEDs to be a potential competitor against such future display technologies.
“We believe that the opportunity for our breakthrough nanowire-LED display technology on large-area silicon is very large, and we need the best and most scalable technology available to support our continued R&D around 3D display applications—we believe Veeco is best positioned,” stated Giorgio Anania, CEO, chairman and co-founder of Aledia. “Veeco’s cutting-edge Propel system delivers unsurpassed results, and very good homogeneity throughout the entire wafer, making it the best choice and one we know will help us continue to push the limits of innovation.”
