Knowledge Base - Crystal IS

With over 25 years dedicated to aluminum nitride, we provide customers with application support, training and documentation on using UVC LEDs in disinfection applications. Our knowledgebase includes articles that provide a foundation for designing with UVC LEDs.

January 30, 2026

New Pilot Production Line for 100 mm Aluminum Nitride (AlN) Substrates at Crystal IS

Crystal IS has produced its one hundredth 100 mm bulk Aluminum Nitride (AlN) wafer from...

November 12, 2025

Benefits of AlN in Optoelectronics

Aluminum Nitride (AlN) is an ultra wide bandgap semiconductor that provides foundational benefits in devices...

September 8, 2025

Introduction to UVC LEDs – Fundamental Characteristics

LEDs which emit UVC wavelengths from 260 nm to 270 nm are increasingly becoming the...

July 30, 2025

Engineering Considerations for Water Treatment vs. Maintenance

According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, microorganisms in biofilms are responsible for over...

June 12, 2025

Improving AI Data Center Efficiency with UV treatment

Recent concerns around the energy consumption of AI platforms like ChatGPT has highlighted how the...

April 4, 2025

Progress in achieving large diameter native AlN Substrates

The need for robust, high performing devices in the defense market continues to drive innovation...

January 22, 2025

What is Norovirus?

Norovirus is an example of a highly contagious, small, non-enveloped virus transmitted through food, water...

January 20, 2025

Rethinking UVC LED Lifetime and Reliability in Water Treatment

The adoption of UVC LEDs in water disinfection systems is rapidly gaining momentum, particularly in...

December 5, 2024

Enhancing Performance with UVC LED-Based POE Systems

As concerns mount over the environmental impact of mercury-based ultraviolet (UV) lamps, the water treatment...