Ennostar (TWSE: 3714) has deep expertise in the automotive sector, and today, Lextar, a subsidiary of Ennostar, and Inova Semiconductors jointly announce the signing of a license agreement in which Inova Semiconductors will provide its ISELED and ILaS technology to Lextar. This license agreement solidifies Lextar’s commitment to pushing technological boundaries and delivering state-of-the-art solutions for the next generation of automotive interactive lighting applications. The completion of this agreement marks a significant milestone, positioning Lextar’s product to meet the growing demands in the automotive lighting market.

In the past, automotive ambient lighting solutions lacked rich dynamic lighting effects, with complex system designs for controlling light sources that required additional software for RGB LEDs calibration. This resulted in slow response and uneven brightness and color among subsystems, posing challenges for synchronizing light sources and complicating user adjustments of ambient lighting. Leveraging Inova Semiconductors’ essential IP and cutting-edge technology, along with Ennostar Group’s resources, Lextar will unveil a new generation Smart LED in Q1 2026. This innovative solution is designed to revolutionize both interior and exterior applications. With the completion of this license agreement, Lextar is poised to bring this product to market, featuring remarkable key attributes that set it apart from anything else currently available.

Lextar’s Smart LED Package’s Unique Selling Propositions:

1. Dual Application for Both Interior and Exterior – Versatility that ensures optimal functionality in various environments
2. High Brightness – Delivering exceptional visibility and clarity even in challenging conditions
3. Best-in-Class Thermal Management – Efficient heat regulation for enhanced performance and durability
4. Outstanding Color Accuracy – Precise color rendering that meets the highest industry standards

Through Lextar’s Smart LED solutions, the consumer experience is significantly enhanced, adding aesthetic appeal to the automotive interior. The lighting can be adjusted based on the driver's mood or setting, creating a soft atmosphere that helps reduce visual fatigue, especially during night driving. When applied to the exterior, it offers a new ambient effect, combining functions such as warning signals, aesthetic enhancement, situational ambiance, and welcoming features, catering to the preferences of different users.

Mr. Patrick Fan, Chairman of Lextar, stated that collaborating with leading automotive IC manufacturer, Inova Semiconductors, will integrate both interior ambient lighting and exterior lighting into the ISELED ecosystem. This collaboration applies ISELED and ILaS technology to Lextar’s Smart LED solutions, which have been developed over many years. By embedding driver ICs in each LED package, we can address the challenges of limited package selections for light sources and significantly enhance the dynamic range of LED performance, providing our customers with high-quality, cost-effective, and performance-optimized interactive lighting solutions. We are confident that together, we will establish ISELED and ILaS as the dominant design network for automotive lighting and expand the ecosystem.

Robert Isele, CEO from Inova declared that customers in the automotive market want choices of products and multiple vendors to ensure resilient supply. Inova’s licensing policy is supporting this. Lextar being a strong player in the LED market is a perfect partner to enhance the availability of the ISELED technology. Lextar will be first to be able to build smart ISELED LEDs from the ground, including their own driver IC. The license agreement ensures full compliance with the ISELED IP allowing customers to use devices from Inova and Lextar ensuring conformity in the same application.

Lextar has long focused on automotive ambient lighting and will continue its collaboration with Inova Semiconductors to discuss and develop potential future designs for car models with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. This partnership aims to expand the automotive ambient lighting ecosystem, ensuring the maturity of ISELED applications both inside and outside vehicles.

About Lextar
Lextar, a subsidiary of Ennostar, specializes in optoelectronics package and module integrated solutions, has been involving in diversified automotive applications for years, including interior/exterior lighting, advanced display backlight and smart sensing. The mission is to deliver total solutions for next generation smart cabin. Please refer to the website for more information: https://www.lextar.com/en-global

TrendForce 2024 Global Automotive LED Market- Lighting and Display Product Trend
Release Date:
1. PDF (180 Pages)- 30 June 2024
2. EXCEL- 30 June 2024 and 31 December 2024
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