Aeluma, Inc., a semiconductor company focused on scalable, cost-effective technologies for LiDAR, communication, and sensing, revealed the election of Craig Ensley as a new member of its board of directors on December 14, 2023.
Jonathan Klamkin, Ph.D., CEO, and Founder of Aeluma, expressed his satisfaction with Craig's appointment, emphasizing his extensive experience in the semiconductor industry across various market verticals. He highlighted Craig's understanding of technology, strategy, customer engagement, and supply chain, aligning with Aeluma's plans for rapid growth and expansion into large-volume consumer markets.
Craig Ensley, age 73, has held leadership positions in global semiconductor businesses, including MEMS & Sensors, Communications (RF/Wireless, Optical, and Wired), and Analog & DSP. His previous executive roles encompass CEO positions at Atomica (formerly IMT) and DisplayLink, as well as a presidency at Peregrine and a senior vice presidency at Cirrus Logic. His career also includes contributions to the communications semiconductor business at Rockwell International, which later resulted in the creation of three public companies: Mindspeed, Jazz, and Conexant. Currently, he serves on the Boards of Mentium Technologies and the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group, having also been involved with notable organizations such as the Consumer Electronics Association Audio and Home Networking Divisions and the KLRU Austin PBS Television Station.
Craig expressed his enthusiasm for supporting Aeluma during its exciting stage of growth and development, highlighting the company's progress, leadership, team, and technology. He outlined his intent to offer guidance on scaling, accelerating business development activities, and seizing opportunities in transformative semiconductor markets, reflecting the strong demand for this technology.
Aeluma aims to commercialize its semiconductor chip technology for various markets, including automotive LiDAR, mobile, defense and aerospace, AR/VR, AI, and communication, utilizing a unique semiconductor manufacturing capability in Santa Barbara, California. The company's proprietary technology combines compound semiconductor nanomaterials with mass-market semiconductor manufacturing to develop high-performance, cost-effective solutions for emerging markets. Aeluma's ability to manufacture compound semiconductor chips on up to 12-inch Silicon substrates positions it to scale and mass produce products, potentially reducing chip costs significantly.
