SBIR / STTR #A24B I Phase I

U.S. Army Solicitation for Advanced Red Micro-LEDs (<5 Microns) for Displays and Communication

The U.S. Army is seeking innovative solutions from small businesses for the development of advanced red micro-LEDs for next-generation display and visible light communication systems. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army STTR Program (Arlington, VA) - Products/Services Requested: - Red micro-LEDs with pixel sizes less than 5 microns and external quantum efficiency (EQE) greater than 2% - Proof-of-concept development, including architecture design, modeling, and validation - Prototype fabrication using standard cleanroom processes - Integration with existing LED drivers and modularity for large arrays - Accelerated aging tests and environmental stability assessments - Final reports, presentations, models, validation data, and continuation plans - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Excludes traditional approaches such as sidewall passivation using ALD or micro-LED pyramids - Focus on overcoming efficiency droop and surface recombination challenges - Multi-phase structure: Phase I (proof-of-concept), Phase II (prototype), Phase III (productization and military/commercial testing) - Emphasis on scalability for large-scale production and potential AR/VR commercial applications - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to innovative small businesses

Description

The U.S. Army STTR program is seeking proposals for the development of new micro-LED architectures that achieve high external quantum efficiency (>2%) for red micro-LEDs with pixel sizes less than 5 microns. The project aims to overcome technical challenges such as efficiency droop and surface recombination, while avoiding traditional sidewall passivation methods. Phase I focuses on proof-of-concept development, with subsequent phases targeting prototype fabrication and productization for military and commercial applications including AR/VR.

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