Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.,
Ushio Inc.
Ushio Europe B.V.
Ushio America, Inc.
Tyntek
SunLED Company Limited
STANLEY  Electronic Components
Shinkoh Electronics
Scitec Instruments Ltd
Rohrlux GmbH
ROHM Co., Ltd.
Refond Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.

36 Infrared LED Manufacturers in 2024

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    • Clairex Technologies, Inc.
      • United States of America Address: 1000 Jupiter Rd., Suite 100, Plano, Texas, United States of America

      Manufacturer Overview

      Clairex Semiconductor, established in 2017, and located in Plano, Texas, is a manufacturer that specializes in design and produces optoelectronic components. The company offers a range of products related to optoelectronics, including IREDs, LEDs, photodiodes, and phototransistors. It also offers both custom-designed and standard optoelectronic components. Its products emit radiation from the junction at wavelengths dependent on the bandgap energy of the dopants used in the processing. Its products are suitable for use in commercial, medical, and military.

    • Henkel Corporation
      • United States of America Address: 1 Henkel Way, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, United States of America

      Manufacturer Overview

      Henkel Corporation is an American manufacturer specializing in sealants, adhesives, and coatings since its establishment as a subsidiary of German multinational company Henkel AG & Co. KGaA in 1974. Based in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, the company produces various oleochemicals, surfactants, and chemical intermediates used in the production of brand name industrial adhesives, skincare, and surface treatment products. Some of these include Technomelt, Purex, Bonderite, and Loctite. Henkel Corporation is divided into separate Adhesive Technologies, Beauty Care, and Laundry & Home Care business units. The company primarily supplies the product formulation needs of clients in the consumer goods and industrial sectors.

    • Light in Motion LLC
      • United States of America Address: 1525 McCarthy Blvd, suite 1000, Milpitas, California, United States of America

      Manufacturer Overview

      Light in Motion LLC, founded in 2009, is a manufacturer of standard and custom hermetically sealed optoelectronics components, headquartered in Milpitas, California. Some of the optoelectronics components offered, which are used in sensing applications include light-emitting diodes, optical interrupters, switches, emitters, and detectors. They also provide assemblies and photosensors. The company serves the sensor industry and is RoHS-compliant. Light in Motion's Engineering Group, situated in California, collaborates with their factories in Asia, ensuring adherence to ISO 9001 standards throughout the entire product lifecycle.

    • Advanced Photonix
      • United States of America Address: 1240 Avenida Acaso, Camarillo, California, United States of America

      Manufacturer Overview

      Advanced Photonix is a manufacturer of optoelectronic components and subsystems. They have manufacturing plants in India and Malaysia. Their product portfolio includes standard and custom photodiodes for various industries such as military, telecommunications, defense, medical, industrial, and aerospace. API specializes in commercial and military standard components, X-ray products and inspection apparatus, telecom and data-com applications, opto-assembly, and PCB assembly. The company’s products find applications in temperature sensing, spectroscopy, pulse oximetry, currency validation, and audio processing.

    • Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.,
      • United States of America Address: 63 Lancaster Avenue Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America

      Manufacturer Overview

      Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (Vishay) was incorporated in 1962 and is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The company serves the industrial, automotive, telecommunications, consumer products, and medical end markets and sells its products under numerous brand names inlcuding Siliconix, Draloric, Beyschlag, UltraSource, and Applied Thin-Film Products. The company manufactures and sells discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components in globally while operating in six market segments: MOSFETs, diodes, optoelectronic components, resistors, inductors, and capacitors.

    • Opto Diode Corporation
      • Opto Diode Corporation
        IRLED

      • United States of America Address: 1260 Calle Suerte, Camarillo, California, United States of America

      Manufacturer Overview

      Opto Diode Corporation, established in 1992 and based in Camarillo, California is a manufacturer, and supplier of IR detectors, LEDs, and IR emitters & controllers. The photodiode product segment includes AXUV, UVG, NXIR, PSDs, and multi-element & array detectors used for detecting UV rays, X-rays, high-energy particles, and electrons in the mid-IR spectrum. They also offer various LEDS including visible, near-infrared high power, visible high power, and near-infrared radiometric emissions capacity of between 365 nm and 940nm. These products are used for position sensing, laser monitoring, fire detection, and manufacturing automation in aerospace & defense, biotechnology & medical and industrial applications.

    • Optoi Srl
      • Optoi Srl
        LED

      • Italy Address: Via Vienna, 8 Trento, Italy

      Manufacturer Overview

      Optoi Srl, based in Trento, Italy, is manufacturer specializing in optical microelectronic components and smart optoelectronic sensors. Its product range encompasses optical components, position sensors, inertial sensors, level sensors, and integrated circuits. These components find utility in Industry 4.0, mobility, aerospace, biomedical sectors, and green solutions companies. The company has earned accolades including ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 6 cleanliness certification for its cleanroom, and a collaboration with the European Space Agency for manufacturing satellite sensors and components.

    • iC-Haus GmbH
      • iC-Haus GmbH
        LEDS

      • Germany Address: Am Kuemmerling 18, Bodenheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

      Manufacturer Overview

      iC-Haus GmbH, established in 1984, is a German-based manufacturer of standard and customized integrated circuits (ICs), microsystems and system-on-chip solutions used in automotive, medical and industrial applications. The company’s integrated circuit product segment consists of I/O iCs, power management iCs, sensor iCs, safety light curtain iCs, and encoder iCs. They also offer laser diode and LED drivers used in industrial sensors, laser leveling, laser printers, laser pointers, and barcode scanners. iC-Haus has a Linear Functions iCs product line which is composed of ultra-fast comparators, four-quadrant multipliers, and OPAMPs used in demodulators, signal conditioners, measurement amplifiers, and voltage-controlled amplifiers.

    • Ushio Inc.
      • Japan Address: 1-6-5 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

      Manufacturer Overview

      Ushio Inc., established in 1964 in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of specialized light sources, with a particular interest in ultraviolet (UV) and visible light. The company boasts an extensive product portfolio that includes various lighting solutions, including laser diodes, UV lamps, visible lights, lamps designed for projectors, and halogen lamps. These diverse products cater to a wide array of industries and applications, including architecture and landscape illumination, disinfection and deodorizing, litho-patterning, optical systems, as well as curing and bonding processes.

    • CITIZEN ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
      • Japan Address: 1-23-1, Kamikurechi, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi, Japan

      Manufacturer Overview

      CITIZEN ELECTRONICS CO. LTD. is based in Yamanashi, Japan, and is a manufacturer of LED and backlight units that was established in 1975 as a subsidiary of CITIZEN WATCH CO. LTD. The company’s product lineup includes standard and compact chip LEDs, horticulture LEDs for indoor plant growing operations, and deep ultraviolet (UVC) LED assemblies. It also offers dustproof and waterproof tactile switches, along with design and development services for unique customer projects. The company’s products are used mainly by clients in the automotive, consumer electronics, industrial equipment manufacturing, and medical device manufacturing industries.

    • EVERLIGHT Electronics Co., Ltd.
      • Taiwan Address: No. 6-8, Zhonghua Rd., Shulin Dist., New Taipei City, Taiwan

      Manufacturer Overview

      EVERLIGHT, established in 1983 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is a manufacturer and supplier of LED products for diverse industries. The company offers LED lighting solutions for indoor and outdoor illumination, including bulbs, tubes, downlights, and streetlights. Additionally, the company provides LED backlighting for LCD displays used in TVs, monitors, laptops, and tablets. Its product portfolio extends to displays for information and images, mobile enhancements such as flash LEDs and camera modules, and automotive lighting for improved safety and performance. These solutions find application across sectors including home appliances, communication, and consumer electronics in the development of various systems and machines.

    • DOWA Electronics Materials Co., Ltd.
      • Japan Address: Akihabara UDX Building, 22nd Floor, Sotokanda 4-14-1, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, Japan

      Manufacturer Overview

      DOWA Electronics Materials Co., Ltd., is a manufacturer of electronic products, established in 2006 and headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo. The company offers products featuring extensive processability, such as gallium semiconductor materials and high-output LEDs for lasers and sensors. They specialize in providing LED bare chips, offering a range of wavelengths from 660nm to 1,650nm which are crucial for the development and production of LED lighting, displays, and other electronic devices. The company also develops custom wavelengths beyond their standard product range and utilize various substrates based on the specific wavelength requirements.

    • Ushio Europe B.V.
      • Netherlands Address: Breguetlaan 38, BC Oude Meer, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

      Manufacturer Overview

      Ushio is a manufacturer of industrial light sources and is headquartered in the Netherlands since 1964. The company is known for its discharge and incandescent filament lamps, laser diodes, Excimers, and LED chips. The company makes additional devices like power supplies for chemical, medical, and scientific purposes, as well as lamp houses for radiation emissions. The company caters to various industries such as providing Projector Lamp Technology for cinemas, in the medical industry they aid in analysis and procedures like Endoscopy, other than that stage and studio lighting, sports venues, UV disinfecting, and general lighting all are applicable.

    • STANLEY  Electronic Components
      • STANLEY Electronic Components
        IRED

      • Japan Address: 2-9-13 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan

      Manufacturer Overview

      Stanley Electric Co., Ltd is a Japanese manufacturer of electric lights established in the year 1933. Stanley Electric Co Ltd makes LED ignited products and operates under three business segments: automotive equipment, electronic components, and applied electronic products. In its automotive equipment business, Stanley Electric produces and sells LED and HID headlamps, rear combination lamps, fog lamps, and automotive and LED bulbs. In its other segments, Stanley Electric makes LEDs, infrared LED lamps, optical sensors, LCDs, subminiature lamps, backlight units for LCDs, flash units for cameras, and operation panels. The largest end markets include Japan, China and Asia-Pacific, and the Americas.

    • SunLED Company Limited
      • China Address: 303, Hewlett Centre, 54 Hoi Yuen Rd., Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

      Manufacturer Overview

      SunLED, a company founded in 1989, with three manufacturing facilities located in Shenzhen, China, is a manufacturer of LED technologies and products. The company offers a wide range of LED components, including standard through-hole LEDs, surface-mount LEDs, and various displays and modules. These products are used in various industries, such as automotive, consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and signage. The company focuses on delivering LED solutions that meet the evolving needs of their customers. The company also provides a range of customer services, including personalized support, technical assistance, and product customization.

    • Shinkoh Electronics
      • Shinkoh Electronics
        LED

      • Japan Address: 2-29-30 Minami-Kamonomiya Odawara, Kanagawa, Japan

      Manufacturer Overview

      Shinkoh Electronics, established in 1974, is a manufacturer and retailer of electrical semiconductor products based in Kanagawa, Japan. The company’s product portfolio is composed of photo reflectors, prism photo sensors, photo interrupters, and photo interrupter separator-type & actuator-type. Their products are used in various settings including in amusement machines, slot machines, and cash machines for object detection, button detection, coin/bill passing detection, barcode reading, and mark detection. They are also used in testing equipment and medical and analytical equipment for various mechanism detection, and cover & object detection.

    • Harvatek Corporation
      • Taiwan Address: No.18, Lane 522, Sec.5, Chung Hwa Road Hsinchu City, Taiwan

      Manufacturer Overview

      Harvatek is a Taiwanese manufacturer and supplier of LEDs (light-emitting diodes) and optoelectronic components. Established in 1997 and specializes in the design, development, and production of a wide range of LED products, including SMD LEDs, through-hole LEDs, and custom-designed LED modules. One of their LED products is the high-power LED series, which includes the RGBW LED, white LED, and blue LED, designed to provide high brightness, long lifespan, and energy efficiency, making them ideal for various applications such as automotive lighting, outdoor lighting, and commercial lighting. They won awards such as Taiwan Excellence Award, Outstanding SME Award, and the National Innovation Award.

    • ams OSRAM AG
      • Austria Address: Tobelbader Strasse 30, Premstaetten, Styria, Austria

      Manufacturer Overview

      Osram Opto Semiconductors, a company founded in 1999, based in Regensburg, Germany, is a manufacturer of optoelectronic semiconductors for illumination, sensing, and visualization sectors. The company offers various semiconductor products such as visible-light LEDS, high-performance infrared LEDS, optoelectronic detectors, and semiconductor lasers. These products are sold in various output categories with different sizes, brightness levels, and packaging formats. The company also offers various support that include customer-specific LED colors, intelligent sensor modules, and brand-specific headlight designs to meet customer specification.

    • OptoSupply Limited
      • China Address: Unit 1207, 12/F., Wah Yiu Industrial Centre, 30 - 32 Au Pui Wan Street, Fo Tan, N.T., Hong Kong, China

      Manufacturer Overview

      OptoSupply is a New Territories, Hong Kong-based manufacturer of various LED products for use in electronic, lighting, medical, and industrial equipment. Founded in 1999, the company produces LED modules, kits, and chips, as well as integrated products like SMD displays and monitors. The company offers comprehensive technical support as well as custom design and production services for individual customer requirements. OptoSupply's client companies are Nippon Mik Co., Ltd., Deloitte, and PwC Philippines.

    • Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
      • Japan Address: 325-6, Sunayama-cho, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan

      Manufacturer Overview

      Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., established in 1953 and headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a manufacturer of sensors and emitters for both visible and invisible light. It stocks products like LEDs, lamps, and photodiodes used in several industries, including consumer electronics, dental imaging, and environmental monitoring. The sensor and light source components are also available as modules and units that can be incorporated into systems the company develops, like optical measurement systems or imaging systems. The ISO 9001-certified company stocks over 15,000 devices, units, and systems that ship to over 100 destinations worldwide, and it has ten research and production bases.

    • LED Microsensor NT LLC
      • Russia Address: Kurchatova str., 10, A, 1N, Saint-Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, Russia

      Manufacturer Overview

      LED Microsensor NT, established in 2011 is a Russian-based manufacturer of optoelectronic devices used in medical diagnostics, ecological monitoring, and food industry and agriculture based in Saint-Petersburg. The company offers mid-infrared (2800-5000 nm range) and near-infrared (1000-2500 nm range) light-emitting diodes (LEDs), LED arrays, and matrices. They also manufacture infrared photodiode detectors at 2400, 3600, and 4300 nm and with sensitive areas of 0.3, 0.5, and 1mm. They also offer customized electronic units including LED drivers, SDM synchronous detectors, and PAb preamplifier for operation with mid-infrared LEDs and photodiodes.

    • Daido Steel Co., Ltd.
      • Japan Address: 1-10 Higashisakura 1-chome Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

      Manufacturer Overview

      Daido Steel Co., Ltd., originally founded in 1916 in Japan, is a manufacturer of alloy and tool steels. The company offers a wide range of products that include mechanical construction steels, superalloys used in engine components, welding wires, alloy powders, and permalloy foil. Daido Steel Co., Ltd.'s specialty steel products are used in the automotive parts, industrial machinery parts, electrical machinery parts, and welding markets. The company has diversified to include businesses in real estate, insurance, and the provision of welfare services and has expanded operations outside of Japan in North America, Asia, and Europe.

    • Innolume

      Manufacturer Overview

      Innolume, established in 2003 and headquartered in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, is a manufacturer that specializes in GaAs-, InAs- & and InP-based laser diodes. The company's product line includes diode laser-SM-12XX-TO-XXX 1130nm and Spatial single-mode laser diodes of any wavelength in the 780nm to 1340nm range. It also provides personal service to provide full support for its clients' projects. It offers laser diodes that can emit up to 1.2W of low-noise peak optical power. One of its products, the DFB laser, became a finalist in the Prism Awards in 2019. It serves various industries such as Datacom, Aviation, Chromatography, and more.

    • Refond Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.

      Manufacturer Overview

      Refond Optoelectronics Co. is a global manufacturer and supplier of LED and lighting solutions. Established in 2000, the company offers LED packaging solutions, optical semiconductors, intelligent LED strips, AI sensors, and general lighting products. With a focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility, Refond's solutions prioritize energy efficiency by reducing the failure rate of products. Their lighting solutions have been utilized in significant projects such as the Beijing Winter Olympics and the Huiberi Ruihua Mini LED industrial park. Operating globally, they primarily serve industries including automotive, horticulture, electrical, traffic signaling, and living environment sectors.

    • Tyntek

      Manufacturer Overview

      Tyntek Corporation, established in 1987, and based in Taiwan, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of quality optoelectronic and LED lighting products. Tyntek offers a wide range of products, including LED lamps, displays, and modules, serving various industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial applications. Courtesy of its wide research and development capabilities, Tyntek provides new and energy-efficient solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers. As a dependable provider of optoelectronic solutions, Tyntek continues to deliver good products and perfect customer service to clients worldwide.

    • IDEA, Inc.

      Manufacturer Overview

      LEDidea, founded in 1996 in Taiwan, is a manufacturer and supplier of quality LED lighting solutions. The company's main products include LED bulbs, tubes, strips, and modules used in various applications, including residential, commercial, and industrial lighting.LEDidea's LED lighting products offer energy-efficient and long-lasting illumination, contributing to energy conservation and sustainability. With an aim of research and development, LEDidea continuously introduces new LED lighting solutions to cater to the evolving needs of the lighting industries. The company is customized to providing good and affordable LED lighting solutions that enhance the lighting experience for its customers.

    • Scitec Instruments Ltd
      • Scitec Instruments Ltd
        IR LEDs

      • United Kingdom Address: 6 Sandown Centre Whitehorse Business Park Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 0XD, United Kingdom

      Company Overview

      Scitec Instruments Ltd is an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer and distributor of photonic products that was established in Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom, in 1983. The company’s products include lock-in amplifiers for measuring sensitive signals with noise rejection, optical choppers for modulating beams of light at user-specified frequencies, and energy meters for analyzing laser power output. The company also provides custom design and development services for its clients in research and educational institutions and the industrial sector.

    • Laser Components Germany GmbH
      • Laser Components Germany GmbH
        IR emitter

      • Germany Address: Werner-von-Siemens-Str. 15, Olching, Bavaria, Germany

      Company Overview

      Laser Components was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Olching, Germany. The ISO 9001:2015 certified company also has locations and distributors across Europe and the United States. The company is a manufacturer and researcher for semiconductor technologies and dielectric coatings. Chemicals used include silicon, lithium tantalate, and deuterated L-alanine doped triglycene sulphate, known as DLATGS. The company’s product segments include IR Components, Photo Counters, Lasers, and Fiber Optics. The company’s services include repair, calibration, tool servicing, and job coatings.

    • Ushio America, Inc.

      Company Overview

      Ushio America, Inc., established in 1967 and headquartered in Cypress, California, is a manufacturer and distributor of photonics solutions. Its diverse product range includes xenon short arc, lasers, ultra-high-pressure UV, excimer, and metal halide lamps, serving various industries such as biotechnology, electronics, medical, and semiconductor. The company has obtained multiple certifications, including ENERGY STAR, DesignLights Consortium, and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Its products are designed and manufactured in an ISO 13485-certified medical facility.

    • KODENSHI CORP.

      Company Overview

      Kodenshi Corp. is an ISO 14001 and IATF 16949-certified manufacturer of optical devices that was established in 1972 in Kyoto, Japan. The company’s product lineup includes photointerrupters for sensing motion or positioning, photodiodes for converting light into electrical currents, and phototransistors for amplifying currents generated by photodiodes. It also offers encoders for converting motion into digital signals, and photo couplers for noise reduction or signal isolation. The company’s products are commonly used within the private security and transportation sectors, and have additional applications in the automotive industry.

    • ROHM Co., Ltd.
      • Japan Address: 21 Saiin Mizosaki-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

      Company Overview

      ROHM Semiconductor was incorporated in 1940 and is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. ROHM manufactures and sells electronic components worldwide. ROHM operates through the segments ICs, discrete semiconductor devices, and modules. ROHM provides ICs comprising memory, amplifiers and linear, power management, clocks and timers, switches and multiplexers, logic, data converters, sensors and MEMS, display drivers, motor/actuator drivers, interfaces, communication and speech synthesis LSI, audio and video, and microcontrollers. ROHM also offers discrete semiconductor products include MOSFETs, bipolar transistors, and diodes; power devices, including power transistors and diodes, SiC power devices, IGBT, and IPM; passive devices, such as resistors, and conductive polymer and tantalum capacitors; and various modules among others.

    • Frankfurt Laser Company
      • Germany Address: An den 30 Morgen 13, Friedrichsdorf, Hesse, Germany

      Distributor Overview

      Frankfurt Laser Company, founded in 1994 and located in Friedrichsdorf, Germany, is a supplier of FP, DFB, and DBR laser diodes.   The company offers a range of products that include laser diodes, superluminescent diodes, laser illuminators, laser modules, and optics. They are used for laser-based applications, optical imaging, lighting, and optical system integration. The products offered by Frankfurt Laser Company cater to a range of industries and applications, including telecommunications, medical, industrial, entertainment, and optical sensing.

Infrared LED Manufacturer Ranking

*Including some distributors, etc.

Derivation Method

The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the infrared led page as of March 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.

Number of Employees

  1. ROHM Co., Ltd.: 23,754
  2. STANLEY Electronic Components: 16,964
  3. Daido Steel Co., Ltd.: 12,605

Newly Established Company

  1. DOWA Electronics Materials Co., Ltd.: 2006 (18 years ago)
  2. OptoSupply Limited: 2001 (23 years ago)
  3. Refond Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.: 2000 (24 years ago)

Company with a History

  1. Henkel Corporation: 1876 (148 years ago)
  2. Daido Steel Co., Ltd.: 1916 (108 years ago)
  3. STANLEY Electronic Components: 1920 (104 years ago)

Infrared LED Manufacturers in United States

*Including some distributors, etc.

Global Distribution of Infrared LED Manufacturers by Country

*Including some distributors, etc.

Country Number of Companies Share (%)
Japan Japan 8 29.6%
United States of America United States of America 6 22.2%
Germany Germany 4 14.8%
Taiwan Taiwan 2 7.4%
China China 2 7.4%
Italy Italy 1 3.7%
Netherlands Netherlands 1 3.7%
Austria Austria 1 3.7%
Russia Russia 1 3.7%
United Kingdom United Kingdom 1 3.7%

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