Omdia reports that inkjet-printed (IJP) OLED panels can reduce laptop display costs by 30 to 35 percent compared to conventional fine metal mask (FMM) OLEDs. The research firm says the IJP process also yields 10 percent more panels on a G8.6 substrate.
IJP yields 10% more panels on G8.6 substrate
On a G8.6 substrate, IJP can produce 66 units of 16.3-inch OLED screens. The technology offers advantages in material utilization, flexibility, panelization, and pixel aperture. Equipment and maintenance costs are also lower for IJP than for FMM.
Specifications
- Cost reduction: 30-35% vs FMM
- Yield on G8.6: 66 units of 16.3" OLED screens
- Yield improvement vs FMM: 10% more
Although IJP OLED has historically faced challenges, particularly in ink utilization and lifespan, continuous incremental improvements in equipment, materials, and process technology mean the technology is now closer to widespread commercialization than ever before, according to Omdia senior principal analyst Charles Annis.
Omdia has not disclosed which manufacturers are adopting IJP for laptop displays or when commercial products might appear.
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