PlayNitride Selects Veeco's Lumina MOCVD System for MicroLED Production Supporting Next Generation Applications

Core Insights - Veeco Instruments Inc. has announced that PlayNitride has qualified its Lumina® MOCVD system for the production of next-generation MicroLEDs and has placed an order for two systems for delivery in 2025 [1][2] - PlayNitride's CEO emphasized the partnership's significance for the commercialization of MicroLED technology across various applications including wearables, TVs, transparent displays, and automotive [2] - The Lumina system is noted for its best-in-class performance, productivity advantages, and ability to meet market requirements, which are crucial for advancing PlayNitride's technology and cost roadmap [2] Company Overview - Veeco is a manufacturer of semiconductor process equipment, specializing in technologies such as laser annealing, ion beam, CVD, MOCVD, and lithography, which are essential for the fabrication and packaging of advanced semiconductor devices [3] - The Lumina system utilizes Veeco's TurboDisc technology, which provides excellent thickness and compositional uniformity, low defectivity, and high throughput, making it suitable for high-volume manufacturing [2][3] - The system supports the deposition of high-quality arsenic phosphide epitaxial layers on wafers up to eight inches in diameter, allowing for customization to maximize value in producing IR-LEDs, Edge-Emitting Lasers, VCSELs, and Solar Cells [2]