Microdisplay

Microdisplay from eMagin, who popularized the word "microdisplay"

A microdisplay is a miniature electronic display with a screen size typically less than 2 inches (5 cm) diagonally. It is usually flat and built on technology like LCOS or OLED. It can be used in an augmented reality headset.

Microdisplays often have high resolution, like full HD in the size of a postage stamp. A microdisplay can be used as the display source in a microlens-based light field display of a small size.

Microdisplays can be used to make monocles, including monocles that use light field methods. Microdisplays can be used for light field displays because microdisplays have a pixel pitch that is very small.

Companies that provide microdisplays include eMagin, bought by Samsung.

History

Microdisplays were originally developed because of the need for electronic viewfinders in cameras, according to Doug Lanman.

Companies

This is a list of companies that sell or have previously sold microdisplay products.

• eMagin (bought by Samsung)
• Microoled
• Dresden Microdisplay