What SunLED Company does

SunLED Company, LLC is a US-based manufacturer of optoelectronic components, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Walnut, California. The company designs and produces LED components across six primary product categories: Through-Hole LEDs, SMD LEDs (including the NanoPoint ultra-compact series and NanoRGB), LED Displays, Mid Power LEDs, Infrared & Phototransistor components, and Circuit Board Indicators. Notable technical differentiators include the NanoPoint-01005, billed as the world's smallest LED at 0.45x0.25x0.20mm, the NanoRGB 0202 package RGB SMD LED, and proprietary color innovations (Cosmic Violet and Galaxy Pink) enabled by red fluorescent lens technology. SunLED also offers High Temperature Series LEDs targeting harsh-environment automotive and industrial applications, and a Light Therapy Series for medical/wellness uses.

The company's business model is hardware component sales to a horizontal customer base spanning 'all industries' requiring LED solutions for indication, human-machine interface, illumination, and product aesthetics. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed, consistent with B2B component sales. Go-to-market is primarily indirect: products are distributed through authorized distributors DigiKey (global e-commerce) and bisco industries (52 US locations, 7 warehouses), supplemented by a network of US sales representatives covering all states and international distributors in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Central & South America, and select European and Asia Pacific markets. Marketing activities include the corporate website, eCatalog distribution, newsletter, and trade show participation (including EDS 2026).

SunLED operates as a privately held LLC with 1001-5000 employees and no disclosed revenue, funding, or M&A activity in the source data. No executive team details, certifications, or patent portfolio are provided. The company self-positions as 'one of the world's leading manufacturers of optoelectronic components,' though this is a marketing claim not independently verified in the source data.

Name

SunLED Company

Legal name

SunLED Company, LLC

Website

https://sunledusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

SunLED Company is a privately held US manufacturer of optoelectronic LED components founded in 1989, serving electronics manufacturers across all industries. Its portfolio includes Through-Hole LEDs, SMD LEDs, displays, and circuit board indicators, distributed globally via DigiKey, bisco industries, and international sales reps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optoelectronic LED Components

NAICS

Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH), Display & Illumination Components (MicroLED/OLED Drivers/Backlight Optics) (HDAHALAN)

Keywords

• LED components manufacturing
• Optoelectronic components
• SMD LED products
• Through-hole LEDs
• Infrared phototransistors

Headquarters

HQ city

Walnut

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. LED Component Sales: SunLED generates revenue through the sale of optoelectronic LED components. Products include Through-Hole LEDs, SMD LEDs, LED Displays, Mid Power LEDs, Infrared & Phototransistor components, and Circuit Board Indicators. Revenue is generated through direct sales, authorized distributors (bisco industries), DigiKey marketplace, and sales representatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SunLED manufactures optoelectronic LED components across six product categories: Through-Hole LEDs, SMD LEDs (including ultra-compact NanoPoint and NanoRGB series), LED Displays, Mid Power LEDs, Infrared & Phototransistor components, and Circuit Board Indicators. The company sells its LED components to electronics manufacturers globally through authorized distributors (DigiKey, bisco industries), a U.S. sales representative network, and international distributors.

Product overview

SunLED Company is a manufacturer of optoelectronic components specializing in LED solutions. The product portfolio includes six main product categories: Through-Hole LEDs, SMD LEDs (encompassing ultra-compact NanoPoint and NanoRGB series), LED Displays, Mid Power LEDs, Infrared & Phototransistor components, and Circuit Board Indicators. The SMD LED lineup features the world's smallest LED packages (NanoPoint-01005 at 0.45x0.25x0.20mm) and innovative color options like the unique Cosmic Violet and Galaxy Pink colors. The company offers various form factors including right-angle configurations, reverse mount packages, and high-temperature tolerant variants. SunLED serves customers across all industries requiring LED solutions for indication, human-machine interface, and product aesthetics applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Through-Hole LEDs Standard through-hole LED components designed for through-board mounting, suitable for various indication and display applications.
• SMD LEDs Surface-mount device LEDs including ultra-compact packages such as 0201, 01005 NanoPoint series, and various form factors for compact electronic designs.
• LED Displays LED display modules and components for numeric, alphanumeric, and graphical display applications.
• Mid Power LEDs Medium power LED components providing higher brightness output than standard LEDs for various illumination applications.
• Infrared & Phototransistor Infrared LEDs and phototransistor components for sensing, remote control, and optical communication applications.
• Circuit Board Indicators (CBI) LED indicators designed for circuit board mounting and status indication applications.
• NanoPoint-01005 XZxx154W Series World's smallest LED package measuring 0.45x0.25x0.20mm (LxWxH), part of SunLED's NanoPoint ultra-compact LED portfolio for miniaturized electronic designs.
• NanoRGB: XZDGCBKMESR172W Series 0202 package RGB SMD LED measuring 0.65x0.65x0.25mm with full color (RGB) illumination capability enabling color mixing to create virtually any color in the visible spectrum.
• Cosmic Violet & Galaxy Pink LED Series Unique LED colors—Cosmic Violet (x=0.19, y=0.05) and Galaxy Pink (x=0.35, y=0.15)—available as individual die components in various industry standard packages with red fluorescent lens technology, eliminating color mixing inconsistencies.
• XZxxxx172W Series - Top-Emitting Bi-Color SMD LED Smallest top-emitting bi-color SMD LED with package size 0.65x0.65x0.25mm, featuring low current operation at IF=5mA and unique bi-color options.
• Ultra-Bright RGB SMD LED Series Ultra-bright RGB SMD LED series featuring full color illumination and high intensity output for applications requiring high-intensity full color LED lighting.
• XZxxxx170W Series - Bi-Color Right Angle SMD LED Bi-color right angle SMD LED with package size 2.0x0.6x1.05mm, designed for applications requiring side-view indication.
• High Temperature Series LEDs LEDs designed for high temperature operation with various package selections, featuring longer lifetime, reduced die degradation, and elimination of failures in harsh environments due to heat.
• 3-Dome SMD LED Series SMD LED with 3-dome lens design providing enhanced viewing angle and light distribution.
• Light Therapy Series LED series designed specifically for light therapy applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ultra-compact design: 0.45x0.25x0.20mm package size for NanoPoint-01005
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• bisco industriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorbisco industries is an authorized SunLED distributor offering immediate stock availability across 52 locations with 7 warehouses. They provide direct access to SunLED products for customers across the United States.
• DigiKeycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigiKey is an authorized SunLED distributor offering online purchasing of SunLED products. Featured product highlights include 3-Dome SMD LED series, Light Therapy Series, and NanoPoint-01005 LEDs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Everlight Electronics: Taiwan-based optoelectronic component maker covering visible LEDs, SMD LEDs, LED displays, and infrared/phototransistor products. Overlaps directly with SunLED's six product categories and competes globally in indicator and display LEDs.
• Lite-On Technology: Optoelectronics business of Lite-On produces LED components and displays with similar product breadth to SunLED. Competes directly in SMD, through-hole, and display LED segments across global distribution channels.
• Kingbright: Taiwan-based manufacturer of LED components with a portfolio that closely mirrors SunLED's, including through-hole LEDs, SMD LEDs, LED displays, infrared, and circuit board indicators. Directly competes for design-ins in the same indicator and display LED category.
• Stanley Electric: Japanese manufacturer of LED devices including indicator LEDs, SMD LEDs, and infrared components, with strong automotive and industrial exposure. Comparable product mix and end-market orientation to SunLED.

Broad incumbents

• Vishay Intertechnology: Diversified electronic component manufacturer whose Optoelectronics group produces LEDs, infrared, and phototransistor products overlapping with SunLED's portfolio. Larger incumbent with broader semiconductor and passive lines.
• ROHM Semiconductor: Japanese IDM with an optoelectronics portfolio including SMD LEDs, infrared LEDs, and LED displays. Competes with SunLED in indicator and IR segments while also serving much broader semiconductor markets.
• Wurth Elektronik: Manufactures a broad range of electronic components including SMD LEDs and through-hole LEDs. Larger, broader-line competitor with strong European distribution that overlaps with SunLED's general LED indicator offerings.
• TT Electronics / Optek Technology: Through Optek, manufactures LED indicators, displays, and optoelectronic components for industrial and aerospace/defense customers. Overlaps with SunLED's circuit board indicator and infrared product lines.

Emerging players

• Bivar: US-based specialist in LED indication products including circuit board indicators, SMD LEDs, and light pipes. Niche competitor focused on indication and status signaling, directly overlapping with SunLED's CBI category.

Others

• Digi-Key Electronics: While not a manufacturer peer, DigiKey is a critical distribution partner for SunLED and a useful comparable on channel strategy; many LED component competitors use the same platform to reach engineers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sunledusa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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