| By joining Asahi Kasei, Crystal IS hopes to establish a strong market presence as a supplier of UVC LEDs for disinfection and germicidal applications.
Crystal IS Inc., a developer of ultraviolet (UV) LEDs based in Green Island, NY, has been acquired by Japan-based Asahi Kasei, a large, diversified industrial company that manufactures a range of compound-semiconductor devices.
Crystal IS is a leading developer of deep-UV LEDs in the UVC (200-280-nm wavelength) range. It fabricates AlGaN (aluminum gallium nitride)-based LEDs on AlN (aluminum nitride) substrates. Applications for UVC devices include disinfection of water, air and surfaces.
As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Asahi Kasei, the deal will enable Crystal IS to |
