LG unveils 2-layer OLED panels that are cheaper to produce - Sound & Video Contractor
New panel improves on color coverage and brightness while keeping costs lowerSeveral major OLED manufacturers have unveiled new panel types this year, but LG Display says that its new 2-layer panel not only. . .
New panel improves on color coverage and brightness while keeping costs lowerSeveral major OLED manufacturers have unveiled new panel types this year, but LG Display says that its new 2-layer panel not only improves on color coverage, but does so at a cheaper manufacturing cost. The company recently told Korean media that going with a 2-layer design instead of a 3- or 4-layer model has allowed it to keep costs down while improving on picture quality and delivering a wider viewing angle. According to LG, the new panel improves on current 3-stack WOLD models by covering 82. 5% BT. 2020 of the color gamut and slightly higher brightness, though brightness does take a slight dip at higher color temperatures. Of the new technology,The Elecquotes an industry source as saying, “If the next-generation two-stack architecture enters mass production, LG Display will be able to defend its position in the premium segment while expanding into the mid-range TV and monitor markets, where LCD and mini-LED technologies remain dominant. ”LG says that a key development that led to the new panel design was the adoption of a “new blue emissive material” that replaced the “yellow-green emissive layer with seperate red and green layers. ”Derek Wiley is the content producer for Sound & Contractor and TWICE. Chiefly having a production background, Derek is quickly becoming a Pro AV enthusiast. When not writing, he enjoys all things gaming, music, and live events. SubscribeFor more stories like this, and to keep up to date with all our market leading news, features and analysis, sign up to our newsletterhere.