According to a report released by the market agency Yole Développement and its partner Knowmade in early 2018 display , Apple is developing a large number of microLED IP R & D. In this patent situation analysis, Apple has more than 60 patents of microLED, its product portfolio size, strength and depth ranks first in the world.
Yole technology and market analysts point out that Apple has been committed to IP development to master the new micro LED display All of the key elements of technology, if successful, Apple will quickly establish a supply chain. At present, most of the development work is focused on transmission, assembly and interconnection, with more than 40 patents.
Enable microLED monitor There are three main types of technologies that need to be assembled: LED, substrate (glass-based or Si-CMOS) and chip-transfer, the supply chain is complex and lengthy compared to traditional displays. Each process is very important and it is challenging to manage every aspect effectively At present, no company can perform on these multiple technologies and can vertically integrate all components.
