AU Optronics Claims IGZO-Based 4K TV Screen More Power Efficient

By Rob Scott
November 2, 2012

AU Optronics is making a 65-inch TV panel that it says will offer 4K TV resolution while consuming less power than current screens.
The company has developed an “IGZO panel that wields the very light-friendly technology to reach 4K resolutions without the usual penalties — as the screen doesn’t need much backlighting to illuminate all those pixels, it can stay slim and keep the shocking energy bills to a minimum,” reports Engadget.
“The smaller size and miserly power draw also leave a real chance that any pricing will be closer to the mere mortal realm than current 84-inch behemoths,” comments the post, referring to early Ultra HD offerings from LG and Sony.
The AU Optronics’ panel uses indium gallium zinc oxide as its semiconducting material. However, it has yet to be announced whether there are deals in place for companies to use AUO’s display.
Additionally, “the Taiwan firm has simultaneously developed a more conventional, 55-inch 4K screen with a wide color range as well as a 50-inch, 1080p panel with an extra-skinny 0.14-inch bezel,” notes the post.
“It’s at least good to know that there’s already competition for technology that’s just getting started,” suggests Engadget.

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