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Ultraviolet LED Device Development Advances
Uniroyal Optoelectronics (UOE), a subsidiary of Uniroyal Technology Corporation,
has announced a long-term collaborative project, "UV Florida", with three of
Florida's leading research universities ? University of Florida, University
of South Florida and University of Central Florida ? to accelerate UOE's develo0pment
of ultraviolet (UV) light emitting diodes (LEDs) the cornerstone for efficient
"white light" LED devices.
Current estimates suggest that one third of the world's total energy resources
are utilized in the generation of light. Solid state LEDs consume 90% less power
than required by incandescent bulbs and statistics gathered from applications
such as LED traffic signals are confirming the efficiencies of LED devices.
"Once again, Florida is center stage leading efforts to positively impact
one of the most important issues facing our country today ? the shortage of
energy," said Governor Jeb Bush. "In partnership with three outstanding Florida
universities, I am confident that Uniroyal Optoelectronics will continue to
break new ground in state-of-the-art research and development. Innovations such
as Uniroyal's ultraviolet LED device are just one more reason that countless
hi-tech businesses are choosing to call Florida home."
The UV Florida project will be funded by a portion of the potential $3.6 million
State of Florida research & development incentive program available to UOE and
will enhance UOE's extensive on-site R&D program. The initial goal of the project
will be the development of UV (350-400nm) AIGaInN-based LED devices. Ultraviolet
LEDs, when packaged with a tri-colored phosphor, generate a brighter, purer
and more efficient "white" LED device than the current method of packaging a
high brightness blue LED with yellow phosphor.
"The development of efficient blue and even shorter wavelength solid-state
light emitting devices is perhaps the most significant technological breakthrough
in the last decade," declared Tim Anderson, Professor and Chair of Chemical
Engineering at the University of Florida. "This advance should have a broad
impact on a variety of technologies and UOE has the opportunity to become a
major producer of devices for this market. The State of Florida is to be commended
for its foresight in establishing this partnership between UOE and three of
its universities," said Anderson.
Each university will provide research in its specific area of technical expertise.
"This is a win-win situation for the universities and UOE," said Robert L.
Soran, President and Chief Operating Officer of Uniroyal Technology Corporation.
"Aside from the benefits each university will derive from the funds of the incentive
program, both the universities and UOE will benefit from the exchange of knowledge
between the research professors and UOE's world class scientists. In addition,
students have the opportunity to conduct research on cutting edge technologies,"
said Mr. Soran.
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