Plessey Semiconductors Ltd
Plessey Semiconductors Ltd is a UK-based developer of advanced optoelectronic technology solutions..[1]. The company provides volume processing of its unique and proprietary GaN-on-Silicon platform for a wide range of optoelectronic devices and systems with focus on microLED displays and technology solutions[2].
With headquarters located in Plymouth, England, Plessey operates 6" (150mm) and 8" (200mm) wafer processing facilities to undertake design, test and assembly of products, and a comprehensive suite of photonic characterisation and applications laboratories.
History[edit]
Plessey Semiconductors Ltd was established in 2010[3][4] after a management buy-out[5] and acquired their current Headquarters, in Roborough, Plymouth, United Kingdom.
Information on the history prior to 2010 can be found by visiting The Plessey Company plc.
Manufacturing[edit]
Plessey’s LEDs are made in a monolithic process using gallium nitride on a substrate of silicon (GaN-on-Si), instead of sapphire[6][7].
GaN on Silicon Platform[edit]
In 2012, Plessey acquired CamGaN, a start-up company and a spin-out from Cambridge University, along with the rights to the GaN-on-Silicon platform[8]. Plessey then developed the platform at the manufacturing facility in Plymouth which enabled mid- and high-power LEDs for lighting markets and now, microLEDs for display markets[9]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "PLESSEY SEMICONDUCTORS LIMITED - Overview (free company information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 2019-10-21.
- ↑ "MicroLED explained: The next-gen display technology". Android Authority. 2017-10-06. Retrieved 2019-10-21.
- ↑ Dainelli, Melissa. "Plus Semi completes acquisition of X-FAB UK". HMT LLP. Retrieved 2019-10-21.
- ↑ "Plessey Semiconductors Re-launch Gives New Life to Famous Name". www.microwavejournal.com. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
- ↑ Coppola, Frances. "How A Private Equity Firm Brought About The Death Of British Steel". Forbes. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
- ↑ "Sapphire Continues to Dominate LED Market - News". Compound Semiconductor. Retrieved 2019-10-21.
- ↑ Widney, Doug (2012-02-23). "The Battle of the LED Substrates Heats Up". www.greentechmedia.com. Retrieved 2019-10-21.
- ↑ "Cambridge spin-out CamGaN acquired by Plessey". Cambridge Enterprise. Retrieved 2019-10-21.
- ↑ "Plessey acquires Cambridge spin-out CamGaN". The Manufacturer. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
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