As global TFT LCD vehicle display shipments are expected to reach 85 million in 2014, up 30% on year, followed by 100 million units in 2016, makers are aiming to develop new technologies to meet diversified demand.
Sharp recently showcased a new display technology in conjunction with Pixtronix that combines Digital Micro Shutter MEMS technology with Sharp's IGZO TFT technology to achieve between 500-600ppi resolution. Vehicle applications are one of the areas Sharp is reportedly eyeing to develop the technology.
A recent report from CIO stated that in a MEMS screen, there are no red, green or blue subpixels. Instead, a tiny electro-mechanical shutter allows or blocks light transmission through each pixel. Color is provided by the backlight, which cycles rapidly through red, green and blue. The shutters are synchronized to the backlight, moving open and shut in as little as 100 microseconds to let through light of the appropriate color. This arrangement means a much wider range of colors can be displayed by the MEMS screen, said Akira Imai , general manager of development and strategy at Sharp's display device development division. Whereas some advanced LCD screens manage to reproduce up to 90% of the range of colors defined by the NTSC television color standard, its gamut, the MEMS screens push past the limit by around 20%.
AU Optronics and Innolux meanwhile are also reportedly eyeing dashboard and navigation applications as part of vehicle makers' development to create more smart and connected vehicles.
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