XDC and Lumileds Achieve a Breakthrough with MicroIC Driven MicroLED Display

X Display Company (XDC), a developer of semiconductor devices for displays, and Lumileds, a global leader in MicroLED technology, have developed a 140 pixels per inch (ppi) microIC-driven microLED prototype display.

This first of a kind display technology marks a significant milestone for MicroLED displays in mobile consumer applications including smartwatches, smartphones, tablets, and PCs. MicroICs enable a significantly more flexible and power efficient approach to display backplane architecture.

The new MicroLED display features a cost-effective and power-advantaged architecture that leverages a cluster drive system combined with MicroLEDs that measure just 13x20 µm². The result is a peak brightness of 2360 cd/m² that offers an unparalleled viewing experience with stunning clarity, color, and contrast. Both the microICs and microLEDs are manufactured using cutting-edge production equipment that ensures industry-leading uniformity and yield rates.

Notably, the mass transfer process employed in the development of these prototypes achieves an impressive 99.9998% microLED sub-pixel yield and a 99.992% microIC transfer yield. The processes used to manufacture the prototype are mass production ready.