SemiLEDS (NASDAQ:LEDS) (NASDAQ: LEDS) is a developer and manufacturer of advanced nitride semiconductor products, specializing in light-emitting diode (LED) and gallium nitride (GaN) technologies. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Marina, California, the company has built a vertically integrated platform that spans clinical research and design, epitaxial growth, chip fabrication, packaging, and testing. SemiLEDS leverages proprietary GaN-on-silicon (GaN-on-Si) and GaN-on-silicon-carbide (GaN-on-SiC) processes, enabling high-performance solutions for lighting, communications, sensing, and power electronics applications.
The company’s product portfolio includes UV-C and UV-A LED arrays for disinfection and curing, high-brightness LEDs for horticultural and general illumination, microLED displays, power amplifiers for wireless communications, and custom GaN power devices for electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. SemiLEDS’ UV-C LEDs are designed to meet growing demand for air, surface, and water purification across healthcare, transportation, and consumer markets, while its horticultural lighting systems support indoor and greenhouse farming efficiency by optimizing spectral output and energy consumption.
SemiLEDS serves a global customer base, with manufacturing facilities and research centers in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company maintains strategic partnerships in China for epitaxial wafer production, and collaborates with research institutions in the United States and Europe to accelerate development of next-generation solid-state lighting and power electronics. Its sales and distribution channels span tier-1 lighting OEMs, telecommunications equipment manufacturers, agricultural technology firms, and government agencies focused on public health and sustainability initiatives.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer H. Michael Tan, SemiLEDS has emphasized scaling manufacturing capacity and expanding its intellectual property portfolio. The management team combines extensive experience in semiconductor engineering, photonics, and global supply chain optimization, positioning the company to capitalize on emerging trends in ultraviolet disinfection, microLED displays, and GaN-based power conversion. Ongoing R&D investments aim to enhance device performance, drive cost reductions, and support the transition to energy-efficient technologies worldwide.
