TCL is getting serious about OLED. At the DTC 2023 conference, the company showcased additional inkjet-printed OLED panels intended for monitors and notebooks.
Earlier this week, FlatpanelsHD reported on TCL's plans for inkjet-printed (IJP) OLED panels.
Today, we can provide details on the latest prototype panels from the Chinese display maker showcased for the first time at the Global Display Tech-ecosystem Conference 2023 (DTC 2023) in Wuhan, China.
- "Consumers today place greater emphasis on the overall user experience. At TCL CSOT, we are dedicated to developing display products that are not only green and low-carbon, but also prioritize eye-friendly features," said Jun Zhao, CEO of TCL CSOT, the company's display manufacturing and research subsidiary. "Through significant advancements in display technologies including LCD and OLED, we have achieved remarkable breakthroughs, all aimed at delivering a superior user experience. We will continue to provide high-quality products across various scenarios, collaborating closely with our industry partners."
Inkjet-printed OLED displays
In addition to the 65-inch 8K OLED TV prototype panel unveiled in 2021, TCL CSOT now has a 65-inch curved OLED panel, also featuring 8K resolution.
This 65-inch 8K OLED panel (seen below) is envisioned as a monitor panel for immersive gaming at 8K, supporting up to 120Hz. The company noted that its inkjet printing production method allows for a significant boost in brightness as well.
The 65-inch 8K OLED monitor panel. Photo: TCL CSOT
The second prototype panel is a 14-inch OLED designed for notebooks, boasting 2.8K resolution and variable refresh rate ranging from 30Hz to 120Hz. Analysts expect OLED to supplant LCD in the high-end IT segment in the coming years.
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Additionally, TCL has developed a dome-shaped 31-inch OLED panel with 4K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The dome display is designed to enhance the sense of "3D" immersion for gamers, according to TCL, but 3D playback is not actually supported.
TCL's dome OLED prototype. Photo: TCL
The next crucial step for TCL is to initiate mass-production of inkjet-printed OLED panels. The company is currently targeting late 2024 and 2025 for this milestone.
TCL CSOT's new OLED and LCD prototypes
| In TCL's own words:
- The World's First 65" 8K 120Hz IJP OLED Curved Monitor boasts an impressive 33 million pixels and a fast 120Hz refresh rate. With a resolution of 7680 x 4320 and an 1800R curve, every pixel is viewed, and frame is perceived in a fully immersive environment. Through IJP OLED technology, the utilization rate of luminescent materials is increased by 2 times to 90%, reducing blue light radiation by 50%. Even in low grayscale images, the color gamut DCI-P3 value remains above 99%. Combined with millions of levels of contrast, this display features unparalleled color image quality.
- The World's First 14" 2.8K IJP Hybrid OLED Notebook represents TCL CSOT's groundbreaking introduction of IJP OLED technology in notebooks, achieving a technological breakthrough of 240PPI in mass production. This display offers high resolution and a 30-120Hz adaptive refresh rate, delivering high-definition picture quality down to the smallest details. Its thin and portable design, made possible by Hybrid OLED technology, makes it ideal for mobile lifestyles.
The 14" 2.8K OLED notebook panel. Photo: TCL CSOT
- The World's First 150" MLCD Zero Seam Display combines the advantages of LCD and Mini LED, enabling unlimited splicing of images. The magnetic attraction of Mini LED light strips ensures easy installation and maintenance. Using TCL CSOT's self-developed CGM technology, the display seamlessly transitions through scenes and intelligently switches display modes according to application scenarios.
The 150" MLCD Zero Seam Display. Photo: TCL CSOT
- The World's First 2.1" 1727PPI Real RGB LTPO-VR LCD, with a pixel density of 1727 PPI, maintains its leading position in terms of high transmittance, high frame rate, narrow borders, and low power consumption. This industry-leading LCD display module eliminates the screen-door effect and vertigo commonly experienced in VR products. To address the challenges posed by ultra-high pixel density, the product adopts advanced LTPO panel manufacturing processes and new materials, meeting consumers' demand for high image quality and long battery life in VR devices. |
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