STRATACACHE announced that it is engaging customers to provide domestically produced GaN-on-Silicon microLED epiwafers, aimed at both display and photonics applications. The move is part of the company’s broader strategy to scale North American microLED production at the companies Eugene Photonics Foundry and reduce dependence on Asian supply chains.
According to CEO Chris Riegel, the Eugene, Oregon fab is now accepting orders for Q3-Q4 200mm wafer production and is actively engaging with foundry customers in the photonics and display sectors. Riegel notes the growing demand for uLED-based photonic interconnects and highlights that “besides our Eugene Photonics Foundry, there is no scale domestic (U.S.) Gan-on-Silicon microLED manufacturing.”
The facility, which includes over 150,000 ft² of cleanroom space, supports custom process development, specialty tooling, and other tailored manufacturing solutions. STRATACACHE expects its domestic manufacturing capability to support the needs of hyperscale datacenters and advanced photonic device developers seeking to localize uLED production within the U.S.
STRATCACHE is not stopping at 200mm and is already testing 300 mm uLED wafers in collaboration with Veeco in Somerset New Jersey, with 300mm production slated for Q1 2027 in Eugene. 300 mm wafer production will be highly interesting for AR microdisplay makers, as these can be directly bonded to 300 mm CMOS backplane wafers.
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