Recently, Hon Hai Group decided to further strengthen its capabilities in the field of micro LED (micro light-emitting diode) technology. To this end, Hon Hai announced that it will enter into a strategic partnership with Porotech, a British semiconductor company, to jointly develop microLED microdisplays and establish a deep partnership in AR (augmented reality) applications.
Hon Hai's decision will integrate the group's know-how in semiconductor chip manufacturing, packaging, IC drivers, CMOS backplanes, module assembly, and system assembly, and work with Porotech to explore innovative applications of GaN (gallium nitride) technology in AR applications to advance MicroLED technology. The ultimate goal of the partnership is to create an ultra-high-density, energy-efficient microLED microdisplay to meet the growing needs of the AR applications and smart wearables market.
According to Hon Hai's plan, the collaboration will bring together Hon Hai's unique technologies in the semiconductor field and Porotech's GaN technology applications, including Micro LEDs on Silicon, DPT (Dynamic Pixel Adjustment) and GaN-on-Silicon platforms. By combining the expertise of both companies, Hon Hai and Porotech hope to bring to market a microLED microdisplay with superior performance and innovative features.
Commenting on the partnership, Chen Weiming, General Manager of Hon Hai Semiconductor's Business Group, said that the strategic alliance between the Group and Porotech will inject new impetus into the development of MicroLED microdisplays. He pointed out that while MicroLED has a great opportunity for AR applications, it also comes with great challenges. These challenges span a wide range of fields, including semiconductor chip manufacturing, hybrid bonding, IC design, optoelectronics, quantum physics, and optics. No other company has had such a complete technology portfolio in the past, and through the partnership with Porotech, Hon Hai is expected to accelerate the research and commercialization of MicroLED technology. Hon Hai's advantages in ** chain management are also expected to play an important role in the mass production stage.
Porotech is a micro LED enterprise incubated by the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with a R&D center in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and a sales office in Chandler, Arizona, USA. The company is focused on the development of UledOS technology, and GaN-on-Si technology will play a key role in this process. Tongtong Zhu, CEO and Founder of Porotech, is confident in the cooperation with Hon Hai. She said that this cooperation is expected to help both parties achieve mutual success and further promote the innovation and commercial application of MicroLED technology.
From a technical point of view, Porotech's GaN technology applications include Micro LEDs on Silicon, Dynamic Pixel Adjustment (DPT) and GaN-on-Silicon platforms. The combination of these technologies provides strong support for the future development of MicroLED technology. Micro LEDs on silicon have potential advantages in microLED displays, offering higher brightness and a wider color gamut. DPT technology can realize dynamic pixel adjustment during the display process to further improve the display effect. The GaN-on-Si platform provides an efficient and reliable foundation for microLED manufacturing.
Behind this collaboration is a deep insight into the huge business opportunities in MicroLED technology. MicroLEDs are considered an important direction for the next generation of display technology, with excellent brightness, contrast, and energy efficiency. Especially in AR applications, MicroLED is expected to be the engine driving technological innovation. However, the complexity and multi-domain design of MicroLED technology make it a difficult research and development task. Therefore, the cooperation between Hon Hai and Porotech is not only the focus of the industry, but also opens a new chapter for the development of MicroLED technology.
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