In the past decade, three-fourths of semiconductor growth was spurred by mobile and compute, driving the demand for silicon. We are on the cusp of a new era that is mobile, intelligent, and electric. With the advent of technologies such as high-speed 5G wireless networks and extended reality, we can achieve greater mobility and experiences. Artificial intelligence and machine learning will drive greater efficiencies and new possibilities in many areas of our personal and professional lives. The electrification of transportation will be a significant enabler of the green transformation. Compound semiconductors already enable a $1 trillion systems market across industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation end markets. The keynote will trace Coherent’s journey in compound semiconductors, an innovation trajectory that has moved in parallel with the industry. From the historical origins, the talk will showcase how compound semiconductors are taking center stage to underpin the technologies and markets that are here now, and, which will come next and beyond.
