Innovation Semiconductor is a US-based early stage company that develops technologies for color-tunable vertically-integrated microLED displays. The company's CTO and co-founder Matthew Hartensveld will give a lecture at the upcoming MicroLED-Connect virtual webinar on November 2023, and was kind enough to answer a few questions we had.
Hello Matthew, can you give us a short intro to your company and microLED product/service?
Innovation Semiconductor is a pioneering microLED startup offering comprehensive monolithic display solutions. We're advancing unique technologies like GaN-based MOSFETs and microLEDs on one wafer. Additionally, we're crafting color-adjustable microLEDs all while using standard semiconductor equipment.
What will you talk about during the microLED Connect's event?
During the microLED Connect's event, I will discuss our innovative approach to color-tunable microLEDs. We utilize strain engineering to produce regions with varying Indium content, enabling red to blue emission from a singular InGaN material system. We've also fabricated prototype arrays to demonstrate the capabilities of this technology.
What do you think are the main challenges in the MicroLED Industry today?
In the microLED industry today, a primary challenge is the absence of manufacturing methods that align with the current tool sets of the semiconductor sector. While significant progress has been made in optimizing microLEDs, integrating them with the controlling transistor logic remains a hurdle. Many are exploring new techniques, but I believe the emphasis should be on utilizing the established infrastructure that has been effective in the semiconductor industry for years.
What market segments do you feel will be the first to adopt MicroLEDs?
The high-end consumer market has been the early adopter of microLEDs, starting with large format displays in lower resolutions and will likely progress to high-resolution augmented reality (AR) displays. Many prominent display manufacturers and tech giants are showing immense interest in AR. This technology is most feasibly powered by microLEDs, propelling its advancement.
Which next-gen technologies do you think are most promising for the future of the microLED display industry?
The high-end consumer market has been the early adopter of microLEDs, starting with large format displays in lower resolutions and will likely progress to high-resolution augmented reality (AR) displays. Many prominent display manufacturers and tech giants are showing immense interest in AR. This technology is most feasibly powered by microLEDs, propelling its advancement.
Thank you Matthew, looking forward to hearing your lecture in November!