In 2004, Band Gap Technologies Inc was acquired by another SBIR firm INTRINSIC Semiconductor , this firm was later acquired by SBIR firm Cree Semiconductor. Bandgap Technologies, Inc. is a defense contractor and a budding silicon carbide (SiC) wafer manufacturer. Founded in February 2000, Bandgap has experienced great success developing technology that will make it competitive in the market for the OEM supply of SiC wafers for all wide bandgap semiconductor applications