What EPIGAP OSA Photonics Group does

EPIGAP OSA Photonics GmbH is a German privately held compound semiconductor manufacturer founded in the mid-1990s and headquartered at Köpenicker Straße 325 in Berlin. The company designs and produces LED chips, photodiodes, surface-mount device (SMD) and through-hole (THT) LEDs, VCSELs, monolithic displays, and broadband LED sources — covering the broadest wavelength range in the industry from 225 nm (UV-C) through visible and near-infrared to 2300 nm (SWIR). Operations are vertically integrated in a single Berlin Köpenick facility, encompassing wafer fabrication (lithography, metallization, etching, dicing, mapping, binning on 2–4 inch GaAs/AlGaAs/InGaAs wafers), photonic assembly (chip bonding, ±10 µm pick-and-place, wire-bonding, encapsulation, chip-on-board, SMD and hermetic TO-can packaging with multichip assemblies up to 20+ components), and test & qualification (pulsed measurement to 5A, high-frequency characterization, burn-in, reliability, and environmental testing).

The company sells standard catalog components and custom optoelectronic assemblies to three primary end-markets: medical technology and biophotonics (vital sign monitoring, fluorescence, disinfection, diagnostics), industrial sensor technology (hyperspectral imaging, automation, gas and proximity sensing), and safety and security technology (specialized lighting, sensors, measurement technology). Revenue is generated through hardware sales of LED chips, SMDs, THTs, and photodetectors, supplemented by professional services revenue from custom assembly and R&D/prototyping engagements. Go-to-market combines direct B2B sales via email and phone with distribution through four major electronic component marketplaces — DigiKey, RS Components, Farnell, and Meetoptics — for small-quantity prototype orders, alongside participation in international trade shows such as Photonics West. The company has received European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) support and is currently launching a cadence of new products including high-power UV LEDs (2025), broadband OCL-480 GIR sources (2025), and high-power SWIR LEDs in the OCI-490 series (2024–2025).

Name

EPIGAP OSA Photonics Group

Legal name

EPIGAP OSA Photonics GmbH

Website

https://epigap-osa.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EPIGAP OSA Photonics GmbH is a Berlin-based, privately held German compound semiconductor manufacturer producing LED chips, photodetectors, and photonic assemblies across the industry's broadest wavelength range (225 nm UV-C to 2300 nm SWIR) for medical, industrial sensor, and security technology OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semiconductor Optoelectronics (LED and Photodetector Components)

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

Compound Semiconductor Wafers & Substrates (SiC/GaN/GaAs/InP/Sapphire) (HDAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Display & Illumination Components (MicroLED/OLED Drivers/Backlight Optics) (HDAHALAN)

Keywords

• LED chip manufacturing
• Compound semiconductors
• Photodetector devices
• Optoelectronic assembly
• UV SWIR emitters

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Components: Sale of standard and custom LED chips, SMD LEDs, and THT LEDs covering UV, visible, IR, and SWIR wavelengths.
2. Photodetectors: Sale of photodiode chips and packaged photodetectors for sensing applications.
3. Photonic Assembly Services: Custom assembly services including chip-on-board, SMD packaging, TO-can packaging, and integrated module assembly for customer-specific applications.
4. R&D and Prototyping: Research, development, and prototyping services for custom optoelectronic products, including optical, mechanical, and electrical design.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Core offering

EPIGAP OSA designs and manufactures compound-semiconductor LED chips, SMD LEDs, THT LEDs, photodiodes, VCSELs/point sources, and monolithic displays covering wavelengths from 225 nm (UV-C) to 2300 nm (SWIR) using GaAs, AlGaAs, and InGaAs materials. The company also delivers custom photonic assembly services (chip-on-board, SMD/TO packaging, multichip modules) and offers chip fabrication, test/qualification, and R&D services at its Berlin Köpenick facility.

Product overview

EPIGAP OSA Photonics Group is a German manufacturer of semiconductor optoelectronic components offering a comprehensive portfolio of LED products and photonic solutions. The core product line includes LED Chips (UV, VIS, IR, SWIR covering 225 nm to 2300 nm), LED SMDs (surface-mount devices), LED THTs (through-hole technology), Photodetectors, Point Sources and VCSELs, Monolithic Displays and Reticles, and Broadband LEDs. These products are complemented by Multi-chip Assemblies and LEDs on Starboards for specialized applications. The company provides a full spectrum of services including Chip Fabrication (wafer processing from lithography through dicing), Photonic Assembly (chip bonding, wire-bonding, encapsulation, packaging), Test and Qualification (characterization, reliability testing), and R&D services (design, prototyping, product development). Products are manufactured at the company's Berlin Köpenick facility with a focus on both standard components and custom solutions for industrial sensing, medical technology, and security applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LED Chips Semiconductor LED chips covering UV (225 nm), VIS, IR, and SWIR (up to 2300 nm) wavelengths, available in UV LED Chips, VIS LED Chips, IR LED Chips, and SWIR LED Chips variants. Sold as bare die to OEMs and integrators building downstream optoelectronic assemblies.
• LED SMD Surface-mount device LEDs in UV, VIS, IR, and broadband conversion variants (UV SMDs, VIS SMDs, IR SMDs, broadband LEDs on SMD, and LEDs on Starboards). Targeted at OEMs designing SMD-based PCB integrations.
• LED THT Through-hole technology LEDs in UV, VIS, and IR variants available in TO-18, TO-39, TO-46, TO-5, TO-3 packages as well as 3mm and 5mm form factors, for prototyping and traditional PCB mounting.
• Photodetectors (Detectors) Photodiode chips and packaged photodetectors in chip, SMD, and THT form factors for sensing applications across UV to SWIR wavelengths.
• Point Sources and VCSELs Vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) and point light sources for red and infrared applications.
• Monolithic Displays and Reticles Monolithic LED displays and reticles for numbers, letters, and optical measurement applications.
• Broadband LEDs Wide spectral range conversion LEDs and white LEDs covering 400 nm–1100 nm (OCL-480 GIR series) for hyperspectral imaging, medical diagnostics, and environmental monitoring applications.
• Chip Fabrication Services Wafer processing services including lithography, metallization, etching, dicing, mapping, and binning for 2–4 inch wafers using GaAs/AlGaAs/InGaAs materials, covering LEDs, point sources, photodiodes, and displays.
• Photonic Assembly Services Custom assembly including chip bonding, pick and place, wire-bonding (17–30 µm gold wire), encapsulation, chip on board, and SMD/TO packaging. Supports multichip assemblies of 20+ components with placement accuracy down to ±10 µm.
• Test and Qualification Services LED and photodiode characterization, burn-in and reliability testing, environmental testing, and supply chain management; includes pulsed measurement up to 5 A and high-frequency characterization from kHz to GHz.
• Research and Development Services Optical, mechanical, and electrical design, prototyping, and product development for next-generation optoelectronic products, with pathway from concept to small-batch production.
• Multi-chip Assemblies Custom multi-chip LED and photodiode assemblies combining UV to SWIR components in single packages (up to 20+ components) for specialized sensor applications.
• LEDs on Starboards SMD LEDs mounted on aluminum starboard submounts for efficient heat dissipation, easy testing and prototyping across IR, VIS, UV, and broadband wavelengths.
• High-Power UV LEDs (225 nm to 410 nm) High-power UV LED product line covering 225 nm to 410 nm in incremental wavelength steps, for applications including UV disinfection and biomedical/medical sensing.
• High-Power SWIR LEDs (1720 nm to 2300 nm) OCI-490 series extended-wavelength SWIR LEDs spanning >1720 nm to 2300 nm with 1 A operation capability, for sensing applications in the extended SWIR range.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supportive.

• DigiKeycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEPIGAP OSA products are available through DigiKey's online marketplace for small quantity orders. DigiKey is a major global electronic component distributor.
• RS ComponentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProducts sold through RS Components (RS) online platform for electronic component distribution to customers worldwide.
• FarnellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEPIGAP OSA products distributed through Farnell's online channel for small quantity test orders.
• MeetopticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProducts available through Meetoptics optics and photonics specialist distributor.
• German Ministry/ERDF FundingsupportiveOthersEuropean Union ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) supported company, indicating public funding for innovation and regional economic development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Roithner Lasertechnik: Austrian niche manufacturer of LEDs, laser diodes, photodiodes, and optoelectronic components spanning UV to IR wavelengths — directly comparable to EPIGAP in product breadth, customer type (R&D/low-volume), and specialization in compound semiconductor devices.
• Marktech Optoelectronics: US-based specialty LED and photodetector manufacturer offering UV, visible, IR, and custom emitters/detectors to industrial sensing, medical, and security markets — overlaps closely in niche LED/photodiode portfolio and small-batch customization model.

Broad incumbents

• Thorlabs: Large, broad-line US photonics supplier offering LEDs (UV through SWIR), photodetectors, and laser sources — overlaps with EPIGAP in customer base (R&D, instrumentation OEMs) and product categories, but operates at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Hamamatsu Photonics: Japanese photonics manufacturer of LEDs, photodiodes, detectors, and optical sensors serving medical, industrial, and scientific markets — directly overlaps with EPIGAP's detector and LED chip business but at far greater scale.
• ams Osram: Global leader in optoelectronic semiconductors (LEDs, laser diodes, photodetectors) including UV, IR, and specialty wavelengths used in automotive, industrial, and medical applications — competes broadly with EPIGAP in compound semiconductor LEDs.
• Vishay Intertechnology: Large global supplier of optoelectronic components including IR LEDs, photodetectors, and UV emitters serving industrial, automotive, and medical segments — overlaps with EPIGAP in detector and emitter categories.
• Excelitas Technologies: North American photonic technology manufacturer offering LEDs, photodetectors, and photonic sensors for medical, industrial, and scientific applications — overlaps with EPIGAP in specialty detectors and emitter modules.

Emerging players

• Kingbright Electronic: Taiwanese LED manufacturer offering a broad catalog of SMD and through-hole LEDs across visible and IR wavelengths — partial overlap with EPIGAP's standard LED SMD/THT products, though Kingbright does not focus on UV-C or SWIR specialty.
• LED Microspectrum Optoelectronics: Specialty LED and photodetector supplier focused on UV, IR, and custom wavelengths for instrumentation OEMs — directly comparable niche semiconductor photonic component vendor.

Others

• Lumentum: Photonics company specializing in laser and optical networking components including VCSELs — overlaps with EPIGAP's VCSEL product line and compound semiconductor wafer expertise, though Lumentum is primarily networking-focused and far larger.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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