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Researchers are Developing a Simplified Green PhOLED

The structure of Phosphorescent Organic Light Emitting Diodes (PhOLEDs) typically includes multiple layers of various organic materials. Simplifying the structure of the device is an important goal in the ongoing development of PhOLEDs. One approach to simplification is to create a single layer device.  Such a device would consist of only the electrodes and an emissive … Read more

Will Japan’s Canon Tokki lead OLED deposition at Gen 8?

What They Say The Elec looked at the market for OLED deposition equipment and asked if Canon Tokki could continue to dominate in G8 as it has in previous generations as both Samsung Display (SDC) and LG Display (LGD) try to work with other partners. SDC is working with Ulvac on a ‘full cut’ vertical … Read more

USB-IF Announces Publication of New USB4® Specification to Enable USB 80Gbps Performance

USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), the support organization for the advancement and adoption of USB technology, announced the publication of the USB4® Version 2.0 specification, a major update to enable USB 80Gbps performance over the USB Type-C® cable and connector. The updated USB4 specification doubles the maximum aggregate bandwidth of USB to the benefit of higher-performance … Read more

Pearl TV Adds Digital Monetization Capabilities to NEXTGEN TV

At NAB Show New York, Pearl TV, the coalition of U.S. broadcast companies transitioning to NEXTGEN TV, announced expanded support for digital video advertising technology in its Web TV platform, RUN3TV. It brings digital advertising capabilities equivalent to the web and connected TV, and is a key driver for broadcaster’s return on investment in NEXTGEN TV … Read more

VESA Updates DP to V2.1

What They Say VESA updated DisplayPort to V2.1 which supersedes V2.0 and VESA said that all DP 2.0 certified products could support DP 2.1. The changes to the specification align DP better to USB Type-C and USB4 so that there is common PHY servicing both DisplayPort and USB4.  DisplayPort 2.1 has added a new DisplayPort … Read more

Netflix Pushes on with Cloud Gaming

What They Say While Google is closing its streaming gaming Stadia (Google Shutting Stadia – Logitech Goes for Cloud Gaming), Netflix has said at a conference that is ‘“seriously exploring” a cloud gaming offering to be able to extend its catalog of games to be playable on TVs and PCs”. Verdu drew a distinction between … Read more

Links Week Ending 21st October 2022

Every week we see some articles that don’t really need comment or are just plain interesting. Here are a few from the end of this week.  AMD slam dunks GPUGPU test Fast-charging aluminium–chalcogen batteries resistant to dendritic shorting (not a display – but looks important!) Nintendo Switch OLED game console discounted (but be quick if you want … Read more

Pearl TV Introduces a FastTrack Program Enabling Consumers to Upgrade Their Television Sets to Receive NEXTGEN TV

At NAB Show New York, Pearl TV, the coalition of U.S. broadcast companies transitioning to NEXTGEN TV, announced it has developed a FastTrack program to accelerate development and retail availability of low-cost upgrade accessory receivers. The program will create a diverse market of accessories that will bring NEXTGEN TV features to 91% of households that have … Read more

Strategy Analytics: Samsung Display Widens Lead in the Smartphone Display Panel Market in H1 2022

The report finds that the smartphone display panel market posted a 5 percent revenue decline year-over-year in H1 2022. The market continues to be led by Samsung Display with 53 percent revenue share followed by BOE Technology with 15 percent and Tianma Microelectronics with 8 percent in H1 2022. The top-three display panel vendors captured nearly 76 percent revenue share in … Read more

Clarification of Material Properties for Clearly Better Displays

A new material is set to provide us with faster and higher resolution displays. Hokkaido University researchers could explain what makes this material so special, opening the door to its application and further development. All displays consist of a lattice of tiny dots of light, called pixels, the brightness of which can be individually controlled. … Read more