Overview of Products and Applications eLite Optoelectronics, Inc., (eLite) is a leading developer and provider of high power indium gallium nitride light emitting diodes (InGaN LEDs) which are used in various solid state lighting, mobile appliance, signage, and automotive applications. In just two years the company has developed technology to fulfill an emerging market demand for large area (1mm square) LED chips which exhibit high light output (~40 lumens) while consuming only 1 watt of energy. US Technology Married to Asian Manufacturing To avoid spending time and resources on constructing, running, and maintaining a costly compound semiconductor production facility, eLite utilizes a “fab-less” business model and takes advantage of existing high volume InGaN LED production capacity in Asia. eLite’s technology development is focused on creating reliable, high brightness InGaN devices and enabling higher manufacturing throughput, which combine to provide significantly more value or “lumens per dollar” for its customers in the US$3.7B high brightness(HB) LED market. Core Competencies and Intellectual Property eLite has applied for six US patents related to InGaN LED chip design and device structure since 2003, and our first issued US patent is #6,869,812.  Our knowledge of GaN epitaxy growth processes, device structures, chip designs, and market expectations has enabled us to grow quickly into a leader in the high power LED industry.  High power devices require a highly reliable epitaxy structure and robust chip design compared to traditional small GaN chips because the illumination markets served by these products require long lumen maintenance under severe operating conditions with high current density and thermal stress.  eLite’s depth of experience combined with a clear focus on the high power market gives the company the ability to compete effectively and provide customers with high volume products which demonstrate industry leading performance.       © 2005 eLite Optoelectronics Inc. For information call (408) 329-5300.