SidTek 4K Micro OLED at Display Week 2025: 6K nits, 12-inch fabs, 18K wafers/month capacity roadmap скачать в хорошем качестве

SidTek 4K Micro OLED at Display Week 2025: 6K nits, 12-inch fabs, 18K wafers/month capacity roadmap

SidTek, a relatively new but fast-growing manufacturer in the micro OLED sector, is making significant waves in the display industry with its high-resolution, low-power, and cost-efficient display panels. Led by General Manager Bruce Elliot, the company showcased its latest developments at Display Week 2025, including micro OLEDs used in near-eye applications like AR glasses. Their flagship displays include a 1.35-inch 4K x 4K panel capable of reaching 6,000 nits brightness, alongside smaller formats such as 0.49-inch Full HD (1920x1080) and 1600x1200 variants. These displays are already integrated into glasses that offer a hybrid experience between augmented reality and smartphone extension. Learn more at https://sidtekdisplay.com --- Thanks to SEL Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd. https://www.sel.co.jp/en/ for being my Display Week 2025 sponsor. SEL debuts Crystal IO at Display Week 2025: low-power, high-res OLED & microdisplay tech for AR/VR with foveated rendering:    • SEL shows Crystal IO: Low power OLED drive...   --- SidTek emphasizes its competitive edge by leveraging next-generation materials and tandem OLED structures to achieve high brightness and energy efficiency while minimizing production costs. Unlike legacy players relying on older fabs and designs, Sidtek’s newer manufacturing infrastructure allows it to produce micro OLEDs with modern driver circuits and higher yields. Their 1.35-inch 4K model is part of their legacy lineup, but most of their current efforts are centered on custom-designed displays hovering around 1 inch in diagonal, tailored for specialized applications demanding both brightness and power efficiency. One of SidTek’s notable advancements is its 0.68-inch Full HD display, which can achieve peak brightness levels up to 8,000 nits, with a roadmap targeting over 10,000 nits in the next 12–18 months. These brightness levels are among the highest in the OLED field and enable clear viewing even in high ambient light conditions, critical for AR/VR use. In addition to brightness, SidTek is working on ensuring durability by collaborating with Japanese partners to enhance the longevity of OLED materials, addressing consumer expectations for multi-year device reliability, especially in high-end headsets. From a manufacturing standpoint, SidTek is aggressively scaling production. Its first 12-inch wafer fab in Wuhu, Anhui Province, is already operational with a monthly capacity of 6,000 tandem structure wafers. This translates to roughly 7 million 1-inch displays annually. The company is doubling down with a second facility in Sichuan Province, also rated for 6,000 wafers per month, and plans for a third Sichuan facility will bring total capacity to 18,000 wafers per month, enabling cost reductions through scale. The use of 12-inch wafers means high output per sheet—up to 140 dies for 0.9-inch displays and 60 to 80 dies for larger 1.35-inch formats. This approach improves cost efficiency and allows Sidtek to serve volume-demanding customers in consumer electronics and AR/VR sectors. Yield optimization is an ongoing effort, with leading-edge production tools already in place. As maturity levels improve, Sidtek expects to reach competitive yield rates, further boosting unit economics. Despite the typical OLED limitations such as degradation over time, Sidtek is proactive in employing advanced driving schemes to extend panel lifespan. They acknowledge OLED’s intrinsic challenges but position themselves as capable of delivering displays that match or exceed the durability standards of other micro OLED suppliers, with expected usability extending across standard consumer product cycles of 2 to 5 years depending on use and design. An interesting prospect raised by SidTek is the replacement of smartphones by AR glasses, a concept being pursued by some major OEMs. If this shift materializes, user upgrade cycles could shorten to every 24 months, similar to phones today, possibly reducing pressure on OLED longevity. However, Sidtek remains committed to delivering screens with sufficient lifespan for longer-term applications, aligning with varying OEM strategies. The company’s expansion is continuing rapidly, with their Sichuan fab's construction having broken ground 60 days prior to the interview. Initial production is targeted for late 2026 at 50% capacity, and full ramp-up to 6,000 wafers/month is planned by Q2 2027. This steady scale-up underlines Sidtek’s intent to be a volume leader in the micro OLED space, positioning themselves for large-scale contracts and wider integration into next-gen AR, VR, and wearable devices. My full Display Week 2025 video coverage is here:    • Display Week 2025 full video coverage   This video was filmed using the DJI Pocket 3 ($669 at https://amzn.to/4aMpKIC using the dual wireless DJI Mic 2 microphones with the DJI lapel microphone https://amzn.to/3XIj3l8 )