SDK introduced the use of GaN blue LED

Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) the company will be launched by GaN blue LED, compared with the existing LED, this LED chip provides the highest brightness, suitable for mobile phone products, outdoor display, lighting equipment and automotive applications, this 12mW blue LED by using SDK hybrid semiconductor and hard disk products for manufacturing. The forward voltage and has lower power consumption, the product is suitable for LCD backlight and mobile phone flash unit, this cover mounted chip structure with heat dissipation and good reliability.

GaN LED chip light similar to the ultraviolet to green light, a wavelength of 360 to 530nm, mainly for LCD backlight and mobile phone keyboard lighting. The combination of blue LED and fluorescent materials can provide white light, its high power for automotive headlights and general lighting, but also with GaN green LED and AlInGaP red LED combination provides LCD TV screen color display and backlight.

SDK in Japan at present Chiba build factories, LED expects the monthly production capacity will reach 30 million. In November this year to start marketing, plans to be fully listed next year.