➀ Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) have developed a new LCOS microdisplay with a high-speed CMOS backplane; ➁ The display achieves data transfer speeds of up to 576Gbit/s and is designed for applications in AR/VR, optogenetics, and quantum computing; ➂ The technology is set to launch commercially in 2026.

➀ The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) is a key player in microchip manufacturing with its comprehensive range of services from lab to fab. ➁ The institute focuses on memory technologies, sensors, actuators, and MEMS systems, with a strong emphasis on sustainable microelectronics. ➂ Fraunhofer IPMS collaborates with industry leaders and offers a full-service offering for MEMS, MOEMS, and microdisplay technologies, including pilot production and technology transfer support.

➀ The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) has developed a Universal Display Data Converter (UDDC) for seamless image data transfer to microdisplays. ➁ The UDDC converts various video interfaces to a standard for driving microdisplays and facilitates development in AR and VR. ➂ The system uses an FPGA and supports industry-standard video protocols, including MIPI D-PHY+DSI and SMPTE SDI.

➀ Researchers at Fraunhofer IPMS have significantly increased the transparency of OLED microdisplays, achieving a 45% transparency rate. ➁ The improved technology utilizes a silicon backplane and a monolithic organic frontplane integrated on the top metalization layer. ➂ The advancements are showcased at the IMID 2024 conference, highlighting applications in AR and complex optical systems.