Yanshan Technology Launches 8-Inch MicroLED IDM Production Line

Yanshan Technology launched its new MicroLED production line on May 25 in Deqing, China. The facility operates as an integrated device manufacturer (IDM) and focuses on silicon-based gallium nitride technology. This marks the first known IDM production line for 8-inch microLEDs to reach full-scale manufacturing.

New facility produces up to three million devices annually for AR and VR applications.

The factory utilizes 8-inch wafers made from gallium nitride grown on silicon substrates. Yanshan Technology reports that the new line will produce up to three million MicroLED devices annually. The company claims the process achieves high light extraction efficiency and excellent processing yields. They also state that connectivity rates in their production exceed a six-nines standard.

The manufacturing facility targets several display applications, including augmented reality headsets, virtual reality equipment, automotive displays, and large-screen televisions. Yanshan Technology projects that the annual output value of these devices will surpass 300 million RMB once the line reaches full production capacity.

This development represents a significant step in scaling microLED manufacturing for consumer electronics. The industry has long sought viable pathways to produce high-quality microLEDs at scale using silicon substrates rather than traditional sapphire wafers. Yanshan Technology's move positions it as an early leader in this specific manufacturing approach.