MicroLED Technology and Application Status Update

MicroLEDs have been on the emerging technology radar for quite some time, with anticipated power efficiency fueling hype around their potential for next-generation displays. Over the past five years, it has become clear what applications microLED can and cannot enable in the near term – and what manufacturing challenges remain to be resolved for mass-market consumer applications to become financially viable. This blog summarizes the key issues for microLED technology and looks at maturity for various applications, as well as the limitations of different approaches that display makers pursue.