HSINCHU, May 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409;
NYSE: AUO) today announced that a comprehensive portfolio of
leading-edge mobile device displays and technologies will be
unveiled at SID's Display Week 2018, the annual premier
international gathering of the electronic information displays
industry, in Los Angeles from
May 22 to 24.
To meet the growing demand for new types of interconnected smart
devices, AUO will demonstrate the full versatility of LTPS
technology by presenting ultra high resolution, super narrow
border, extremely slim and power-saving displays for all types of
mobile devices to provide better on-the-go experience. For notebook
PC application, exhibition highlights include the world's
first(*) 13.3-inch UHD 4K
narrow border LTPS LCD supporting use of stylus, 13.3-inch Full HD
LTPS LCD with timing controller (T-con) embedded driver IC. High
resolution, free-form and in-cell touch LTPS LCD for car displays
from 3 inches to 12.3 inches, and free-form car display with
symmetrical holes in the display active area will be showcased. In
addition, a new suite of mini LED backlit LCD panels with high
brightness and high dynamic range for gaming monitor, gaming
notebook PC and VR headset applications will be exhibited.
AUO will also demonstrate curved displays for smart home device
applications, wire grid polarizer mirror display applying
nanoimprinting technology, and AMOLED display with the world's
highest(*) transparency.
Ultra Thin, Narrow Border and Super Low Power LTPS LCD
for Optimal Notebook PC User Experience
AUO's 13.3-inch metal mesh LTPS LCD applies one glass solution
(OGS) and is the world's first(*) UHD 4K narrow border LTPS LCD supporting the use of
stylus. Another 13.3-inch Full HD T-con embedded driver LTPS LCD
adopts a special MUX (multiplexer) design and effectively reduces
its PCBA to an extremely small size. The LTPS LCDs are in line with
the trend for professional and hybrid notebook PCs that are thinner
and lighter with significantly improved battery life, excellent for
travel with limited power outlets.
For gaming notebook PC, AUO's 17.3-inch Full HD narrow border
LCD features module thickness of only 3.5mm, high 144Hz refresh
rate and 7ms response time to convey outstanding image quality and
motion performance.
Free-form High Performance Car Displays
with Superior Reliability & Design
Flexibility
In the past years, AUO has devoted tremendous effort in the
development of high potency car displays to match modern smart
cars. For CID applications, AUO will show the world's
first(*) 13.2-inch free-form display featuring high
resolution of 1200x1600, NTSC 85% high color saturation and
1000-nit brightness, with the gate circuit moved to the display
active area to release extra space on the sides for free-form
designs. Meanwhile, symmetrical holes are drilled in the active
area to allow for more design flexibility, such as having buttons
and control dials installed.
The 12.3-inch Full HD LTPS LCD has high brightness of 1000nits
and adopts in-cell touch solution integrating touch and display
driver ICs to create a thinner panel for more design freedom at the
center console. The 3-inch LTPS LCD for HUD has high transmittance,
1200:1 high contrast ratio, and high pixel density of 297 PPI. The
clearing point of liquid crystals is as high as 110°C (TNI),
capable of maintaining stable and excellent performance under the
heat of sunlight.
High Resolution Curved Displays with New Aspect Ratio
to Spice up Smart Homes
In terms of future smart home applications, AUO has developed
6-inch convex curved LTPS LCD made with glass substrate in 100R
curvature. The panel has full HD+ (2160x1080) high
resolution with 18:9 wide aspect ratio and flexible backlight
design, making it perfect for smart speaker or other IoT
devices.
Advanced Display Technologies for
Diverse Applications in Exciting New
Fields
AUO's 3-inch wire grid polarizer mirror display is the world's
first(*) to have applied nanoimprinting technology to
achieve high reflective rate of over 45%. Equipped with AHVA
(Advanced Hyper-Viewing Angle) technology, high contrast ratio, and
consuming 50% less power than its conventional counterparts, the
display possesses high reliability and performance.
The 13-inch world's highest(*) transparent AMOLED
will also make its appearance for the first time. With transparency
of up to 68%, the display features 1150x575 high resolution and
100% high color saturation. Showing single-sided image with low
reflectance, the display is extremely suitable for future security
check and diagnostic devices, and augmented reality
applications.
In addition to the impressive lineup at Display Week 2018, Mr.
Daniel Lee, AUO's Senior Manager
& Chief Researcher, will be honored with SID Fellow membership
for his widely recognized long-term contributions to the
advancement of the display industry. AUO will also join the Display
Week Symposium with its two Invited Papers: "Low-Power and
Narrow-Border UHD LTPS Notebook Display" and "Highly Transparent
AMOLED for Augmented-Reality Applications" with the hope that new
technological fields can be continuously explored with concerted
effort.
* Based on the
available market research information as of May 21,
2018.
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ABOUT AU OPTRONICS
AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) is one of the world's leading providers
of optoelectronic solutions. AUO offers a full range of panel sizes
and comprehensive applications ranging from 1.1 inches to 85
inches. Based on its profound R&D and manufacturing experience,
AUO continues to develop advanced display technologies of the next
generation. AUO extended its market to the green energy industry in
2008 and provides its customers with high-efficiency solar
solutions. AUO currently has global operations in Taiwan, Mainland China, the U.S., Japan, South
Korea, Singapore,
the Netherlands, Czech and
Slovakia. Additionally, AUO is the
first pure TFT-LCD manufacturer to be successfully listed at the
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). AUO has also been named to Dow
Jones Sustainability World Index from 2010 to 2017. AUO's
consolidated net revenues in 2017 were NT$341.03 billion. For more information, please
visit AUO.com.
Safe Harbour Notice
AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE:
AUO), a global leader of TFT-LCD panels, today announced the above
news. Except for statements in respect of historical matters, the
statements contained in this Release include "forward-looking
statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our
management's expectations, projections and beliefs at the time
regarding matters including, among other things, future revenues
and costs, financial performance, technology changes, capacity,
utilization rates, yields, process and geographical
diversification, future expansion plans and business strategy. Such
forward looking statements are subject to a number of known and
unknown risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to
differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
statements, including risks related to the flat panel display
industry, the TFT-LCD market, acceptance of and demand for our
products, technological and development risks, competitive factors,
and other risks described in the section entitled "Risk
Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2018. In addition, our SEC reports,
including our Annual Report on Form 20-F contains other information
on these and other factors that could affect our financial results
and cause actual results to differ materially from any
forward-looking information we may provide. We undertake no
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to
reflect subsequent events, new information or future
circumstances.
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