Introduction to MicroLED Displays
The way forward for augmented reality (AR) glasses is looking brighter, because of the progressive technology developed by MICLEDI Microdisplays. This company is a number one developer of microLED displays for AR glasses and is about to show its unique technology at Display Week 2022. As the creators of the industry’s first microLED arrays for AR built on a 300mm CMOS manufacturing platform, MICLEDI enables more compact, power-efficient devices that address the needs of future AR glasses.
The Current State of AR Headsets
AR headsets today are heavy, bulky, and expensive. They deliver poor image realism and low resolution, which is a serious drawback for consumers. Nearly every leading technology company is investing in AR to drive the long run of their consumer offerings, and microLED displays are a mission-critical component. MICLEDI’s technology and manufacturing process overcome the challenges with first- and second-generation AR glasses to realize the features consumers would require for the last word visually immersive AR experience.
Display Week 2022
Held from May 8-13 in San Jose, California, and hosted by the Society for Information Display (SID), Display Week provides a worldwide forum for essentially the most current developments and advancements in high-tech display technology. At the show, MICLEDI’s CTO, Dr. Soeren Steudel, will deliver a presentation titled, "MicroLED Display Integration on 300mm Advanced CMOS Platform." The presentation will highlight the fact and manufacturability of MICLEDI’s proprietary 300mm manufacturing flow.
Recent Developments and Future Plans
Having first demonstrated its blue FHD arrays at CES 2022, MICLEDI has recently released ‘passive matrix’ samples of its next-gen blue arrays. These arrays are manufactured in the corporate’s proprietary 300mm reconstitution and hybrid wafer-to-wafer bonding flow, including a base CMOS metallization wafer, enabling customers to light up and characterize different portions of the array. By mid-2022, the corporate expects to release samples of its blue array with its proprietary pixel-by-pixel lensing system designed to narrow the apex angle of every pixel for max brightness. Samples of green and red arrays are expected within the second half of 2022.
Commercial Readiness and Partnerships
"In just the previous few months, we have now made significant progress toward industrial readiness, as evidenced by the variety of enthusiastic inquiries from, and ongoing conversations with, a big selection of Tier 1 OEM manufacturers with special interest within the AR space," said Sean Lord, CEO at MICLEDI Microdisplays. "Display Week is a premier opportunity for us to showcase our world-class 300mm microLEDs, consult with customers our latest high-volume, low-cost manufacturing partner GlobalFoundries, and interact our customers for next-generation samples coming throughout the balance of 2022."
Demonstrations and Meetings
Demonstrations might be given in MICLEDI’s booth #740 on the show floor on the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose from May 10-12 and include samples of red, green, and blue uLED arrays that will be examined with low-and high-resolution microscopes, in addition to reconstituted GaN on silicon wafers, and diced devices. Private meetings will be arranged by contacting Harold Blomquist, MICLEDI’s VP of Business Development.
About MICLEDI Microdisplays
MICLEDI Microdisplays is a fabless developer of microLED display modules for the augmented reality (AR) market. The company was spun-out from IMEC, a highly respected Belgian R&D center, in 2019. MICLEDI’s technology relies on an progressive combination of III/V materials processing, 3D integration, and 300mm silicon-based processing combined with a proprietary ASIC to offer a self-contained, compact monolithic AR display with high image quality and power efficiency.
Conclusion
In conclusion, MICLEDI Microdisplays is revolutionizing the AR industry with its progressive microLED display technology. With its unique manufacturing process and proprietary technology, the corporate is about to beat the challenges of current AR headsets and supply a more immersive and visually stunning experience for consumers. As the corporate continues to make progress towards industrial readiness, it’s exciting to take into consideration the chances that microLED displays will bring to the world of AR. With its demonstrations and meetings at Display Week 2022, MICLEDI is poised to make a major impact on the industry and shape the long run of AR glasses.
