CES 2019L Samsung unveils new range of modular micro LED displays
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Joseph O'Halloran
| 07 January 2019

In what it says is a glimpse of what will be the future of displays, Samsung Electronics has introduced its latest innovations in modular Micro LED display technology as well as bolster the VOD support from its smart TV range.

At CES 2018, Samsung introduced Micro LED by unveiling The Wall, a 146” Micro LED display. Featuring self-emissive technology and modular capabilities, Samsung’s Micro LED displays are claimed to deliver unparalleled picture quality, versatility and design.

These TV displays are made up of individual modules of self-emissive Micro LEDs, featuring millions of inorganic red, green and blue microscopic LED chips that emit their own light to produce colours on screen. The result says the CE giant is ‘unmatched’ picture quality that surpasses any display technology currently available on the market. In addition, the modular nature of Micro LED technology offers flexibility in screen size that allows users to customise it to fit any room or space. By adding Micro LED modules, users can expand their display to any size they desire.

The modular functionality of Micro LED will allow users in the future to create the ultimate display even at irregular 9×3, 1×7 or 5×1 screen sizes that suits their spatial, aesthetic and functional needs. Samsung Micro LED displays can scale to increase the resolution — all while keeping the pixel density constant. Additionally, Micro LED can support everything from the standard 16:9 content, to 21:9 widescreen films, to unconventional aspect ratios like 32:9, or even 1:1.

Due to the technical advancements in the ultra-fine pitch semiconductor packaging process that narrow the gap between the microscopic LED chips, Samsung has now been able to create a 4K Micro LED display in a smaller, more home-friendly 75” form factor.

“For decades, Samsung has led the way in next-generation display innovation,” said Jonghee Han, president of visual display business at Samsung Electronics (pictured). “Our Micro LED technology is at the forefront of the next screen revolution with intelligent, customisable displays that excel in every performance category. Samsung Micro LED has no boundaries, only endless possibilities.”