AKHAN Semiconductor

About AKHAN Semiconductor

AKHAN Semiconductor, a firm operating out of Gurnee, Illinois, focuses on the development and fabrication of diamond-based materials and devices. The company was founded in 2012 by Adam Khan, who serves as the CEO. Khan's journey into this field began with his graduate research at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he concentrated on diamond film deposition, a technology that now forms the core of AKHAN's intellectual property. The company's primary offering is its Miraj Diamond® platform. This technology involves coating standard silicon wafers with a thin, lab-grown, nanocrystalline diamond film. This process aims to enhance the performance of electronic components by leveraging diamond's inherent properties, such as superior thermal conductivity, which allows for devices to run cooler and more efficiently. The resulting diamond-based semiconductors are designed to be more powerful and consume less energy compared to traditional silicon-based counterparts. The business model appears to be centered on licensing its diamond technology to manufacturers and co-developing products with partners in various sectors. AKHAN targets a diverse client base across several high-stakes markets, including aerospace, defense, consumer electronics, and telecommunications. For instance, the company has secured a contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to develop diamond-based optical materials and has partnered with Lockheed Martin. The technology is also positioned for use in creating more durable glass displays for mobile devices and other consumer electronics.