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15/02/23 08:22 AM IST

MicroLED Displays

In News
  • Apple is reportedly shifting to microLED display technology, which is considered as the next big transition in display technology.
Micro LED Display
  • MicroLEDs are self-illuminating diodes that are brighter and provide better color reproduction than OLED display technology.
  • MicroLED displays are based on sapphires which can shine forever on their own.
  • MicroLEDs are tiny light-emitting diodes that form a module when gathered together, and several modules are combined to form screens.
  • Samsung, a pioneer in microLED technology, explains that microLEDs are semiconductors that receive electric signals and produce red, green, and blue colors individually.
Benefits
  • Brighter with better color reproduction and viewing angles
  • Limitless scalability as they are resolution, bezel, ratio, and size-free.
  • Self-emissive and produce colors without backlighting or color filters.
  • MicroLED displays can reach up to 4,000 nits of peak brightness, roughly double of what the best OLED and LCD TVs are capable of.
Issues
  • The process of manufacturing microLEDs is highly complex, and it requires precise control over many variables to produce high-quality displays.
  • The cost of manufacturing microLED displays is currently very high, and it may take some time for the technology to become affordable enough for widespread adoption.
  • MicroLEDs require a lot of power to operate, which can make them less energy-efficient than other display technologies.

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