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Micro‐LED Technologies and Applications
Author(s) -
Lee Vincent W.,
Twu Nancy,
Kymissis Ioannis
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
information display
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.182
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 2637-496X
pISSN - 0362-0972
DOI - 10.1002/j.2637-496x.2016.tb00949.x
Subject(s) - light emitting diode , luminance , led lamp , computer science , optoelectronics , led display , high dynamic range , projection (relational algebra) , materials science , active matrix , computer graphics (images) , dynamic range , artificial intelligence , computer vision , engineering , electrical engineering , nanotechnology , thin film transistor , algorithm , layer (electronics) , operating system
Light‐emitting diodes (LEDs) offer extraordinary luminance, efficiency, and color quality, but to date are largely used in displays as backlights or packaged pixel elements in large‐area LED billboard displays. Building high‐performance emissive displays in a smaller form factor requires a new micro‐LED technology separate from what is used for large LED billboards. Several approaches have been proposed to isolate micro‐LED elements and integrate these micro‐LEDs into active‐matrix arrays. Technologies that use micro‐LEDs offer the potential for significantly increased luminance and efficiency, unlocking new possibilities in high dynamic range, augmented/mixed reality, projection, and non‐display light‐engine applications.