Cree Licenses Phosphor Patents

Through its newly launched remote phosphor licensing program, semiconductor solutions company !%Cree Inc.%! has granted licenses for select remote phosphor patents to five LED lighting manufacturers.

The license further enables LED lighting adoption through the development of lights that combine remote phosphor optical elements with blue LEDs, the company said.

Initial licensees to Cree’s remote phosphor patents include Aurora Energie Corp., Horner APG, Ledzworld Technology, Vexica Technology and Wyndsor Lighting LLC. Cree is currently in discussions with other companies and aims to sign additional agreements in the coming months.

Royalty-bearing license details were not disclosed.

For more information, visit: www.cree.com