MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA - May 31, 2000. Gallium nitride has been the subject of intensive research for the past seven years. Since the stunning technological breakthroughs by Nichia Chemical in producing blue-violet GaN-based LDs with projected CW, RT lifetimes of greater than 10,000 hours, GaN research activities have intensified around the world. The number of companies with active GaN development programs has increased to approximately 100 sites from roughly 45 such cen ters identified in 1997. In addition, approximately 200 universities and research centers with key contacts have been identified.

Blue, green, and white LED technology has advanced to the level of recognized commercial production. Combined shipments of these devices from Nichia and Cree alone now exceed 50 million units per month, and the expanding markets for display applications are expected to be supplemented by significant penetration of white LEDs into the lighting market during this decade.

Dramatic technical breakthroughs, which are already accelerating the growth of the GaN-related industry through improved device performance and lifetime (LEO, pendeoepitaxy, continuing optimization of doping control through improved implantation and anneals) are detailed in this report.

For those considering investments in the gallium nitride arena, this 222-page report provides descriptions of major technical achievements reported since 1997, an applications and market assessment of the present and future (through 2009), and an extensive directory of major players, including research centers and individual contributors (roughly 80 pages).

Gallium Nitride - 2000: Technology Status, Applications, and Market Forecasts presents a detailed review of:

• New technology developments, with emphasis on those taking place since 1997
• Present R&D activities
• Industrial supplier profiles
• Government activities and funding
• Major applications
• Market forecasts
• A bibliography that includes representative papers detailing the most significant R&D advances in GaN materials and device technology since 1996

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