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Apple could be planning to use a new OLED technology on the 2027 Apple Watch.<\/p>\n
Korean publication TheElec reports that LG Display is developing a new high-mobility oxide (HMO) thin-film transistor (TFT) technology<\/b>. So what makes HMO TFT technology different from the low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) panels currently used in Apple devices?<\/p>\n
Unlike LTPO, oxide TFTs do not require complex manufacturing processes such as laser crystallisation and ion implantation. This not only simplifies production, but also lowers manufacturing costs<\/b>. They also offer lower power consumption.<\/p>\n
Since the always-on display accounts for a significant portion of a smartwatch\u2019s power consumption, advances in panel efficiency is critical for extending the battery life without increasing device size. <\/p>\n
HMO TFT could therefore enable Apple to deliver longer battery life on the Apple Watch<\/b>, while potentially improving profit margins or offsetting rising component costs elsewhere.<\/p>\n
Industry sources cited by TheElec claim that Apple is considering the Apple Watch as the first product to adopt the new display technology before expanding it to larger-volume devices such as the iPhone and iPad.<\/p>\n
LG Display plans to use sputtering, a thin-film deposition process commonly used in oxide semiconductor manufacturing, for easier integration with its existing production lines. However, several technical hurdles remain before mass production can begin. The company needs to address challenges related to panel uniformity, long-term reliability, and manufacturing yields, all of which are critical requirements for Apple\u2019s stringent quality standards.<\/p>\n
Source: TheElec via MacRumors<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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