Founded in 1987, Cree LED began with a focus on semiconductor materials and fueled the adoption of blue LED die in automotive and display backlighting applications.
Throughout the 1990’s we further refined LED technology and became a leading innovator in the space. Cree LED accelerated the LED Lighting Revolution in 2006 with the launch of the industry’s first packaged lighting-class LED, the XLamp® XR-E LED.
Ever since, we’ve driven innovation that established LEDs as the primary illumination technology used in general lighting and large video display applications. Today, we continue to expand and innovate with best-in-class LED solutions

Our commitment to superior LED technology, reliability and innovation is steadfast. The experienced Cree LED team remains committed and focused on helping our customers continuously raise performance expectations and bring new solutions to market.




At Cree LED, we drive organic growth in target market segments using our best-in-class technology and fab-lite manufacturing model. With our application focus on high power and mid-power general lighting, video screens and specialty lighting, we continue to invest in next generation technical innovation, IP and the Cree LED brand.