ALLOS Semiconductors and Canadian specialty semiconductor and performance materials supplier 5N Plus Inc. have announced the acquisition of the GaN IP portfolio from 5N Plus’ subsidiary AZUR Space Solar Power.
This strategic acquisition includes the buy-back of the GaN-on-Si technology for high power electronics (HPE) applications, which we originally sold to AZUR in 2020, along with several jointly completed innovations and resulting patent applications. With this acquisition, our global IP portfolio has expanded to over 50 granted patents, with more to come, most of them essential for both GaN-on-Si for optoelectronics and HPE applications. The transaction also includes the return of all recipes and other know-how.
This acquisition strengthens ALLOS’ position in the rapidly evolving areas of micro-LED displays and optical interconnect. Our GaN-on-Si epiwafers are crucial for our customers to utilize standard silicon fabs for micro-LED manufacturing. Together, we are working to leverage the tremendous quality, yield, and cost advantages of this approach to make future micro-LED display products a mass market reality.
Additionally, this acquisition provides us with the option to re-enter the GaN-on-Si high power electronics (HPE) market. Power GaN has become a global mass market success and is projected to grow to over two billion USD by 2029. We believe that the unique features of ALLOS’ 200 mm and 300 mm technology can significantly benefit in scaling up production while reducing unit costs. In addition to standard silicon fab compatibility, these features include highest crystal quality, best wafer uniformity, and award-winning breakdown voltages for undoped GaN. While we remain focused on micro-LEDs, we are open to collaborations with HPE players.
For further information, you can read the press release from AZUR’s parent company 5N Plus on their website (opens in new tab) or as pdf. To discuss how we can support you with our GaN-on-Si technology, please contact us at sales@allos-semiconductors.com.