Cree is a leading lighting innovator and semiconductor manufacturer in the market to significantly improve the energy efficiency of solid-state lighting, power and communication products to improve the value. Cree's market advantages come from silicon carbide (SIC) materials, as well as the use of which to epitaxial chips and prepare related devices. These chips and devices can use more power in a small space, and release less heat than other existing technologies, materials and products. Cree uses roe for a variety of purposes, including exciting options for brighter and adjustable LED lights, brighter backlights, optimal power management for high current switching power supplies and variable speed motors, and more efficient wireless infrastructure for data and voice communications. Cree's customers range from innovative lighting manufacturers to defense related federal agencies.