Global LED manufacturing capacity will continue to grow this year, reaching an estimated 2.57 million 4” inch wafer equivalents, a 24 percent increase over 2012.  As the industry evolves, greater emphasis will be placed on yield and throughout improvements.  LED manufacturers are looking for equipment and materials that deliver yield improvements and a positive return on investment, including solutions to substrate costs for epi wafer processing, lithography, packaging, and test.  The industry is also exploring radical technology innovations such as GaN on Silicon, GaN on GaN, quantum dots and other areas.

This year will be the fifth annual LED forum at the Extreme Electronics TechXPOT.  Last year, presentations included market outlooks from leading industry analysts, updates on key technology trends and developments, and advanced manufacturing solutions from leading suppliers.

Complete program schedules and exhibitor listings will be available online April 1.

Companies with innovative technologies and solutions for LED manufacturing are invited to exhibit at SEMICON West within the Extreme Electronics TechZONE (South Hall). Close proximity to the Extreme Electronics TechXPOT presentation stage plus focused attendee marketing ensures high visibility with visitors focused on and interested in LED technologies. Great opportunities are still available – learn moreabout exhibiting at SEMICON West and Extreme Electronics!