22-08-2014, 09:53 AM
Imagine having a high-definition TV that is 80 inches wide and less than a quarter-inch thick, consumes less power than most TVs on the market today and can be rolled up when you're not using it. What if you could have a "heads up" display in your car? How about a display monitor built into your clothing? These devices may be possible in the near future with the help of a technology called organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).OLEDs are solid-state devices composed of thin films of organic molecules that create light with the application of electricity. OLEDs can provide brighter, crisper displays on electronic devices and use less power than conventional light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or liquid crystal displays (LCDs) used today.OLED technology is used in commercial applications such as small screens for mobile phones and portable digital audio players (MP3 players), car radios, digital cameras, and high-resolution micro displays for head-mounted displays. On October 1, 2007, Sony became the first company to announce an OLED television for commercial sale by introducing the XEL-1 11" OLED Digital Television. Newer OLED applications include signs and lighting. Demand for OLED displays is growing rapidly and is supposed to be replacing other display technology in coming few years.