Coretronic showed AR waveguide solutions using a microLED engine and DLP engine with a new 0.19″ DMD.
At DisplayWeek 2024, Chris Chinnock of Insight Media highlighted new AR/VR optical solutions from Coretronic, focusing on their collaboration with Jade Bird Display (JBD) and new projection engines.
Monochrome Green MicroLED Demo
- Resolution: 640 × 480
- Size: 0.15 cc
- Field of View: 32°
- Color: Monochrome green
- Likely application: sports goggles or similar use cases
- Status: First product going into mass production in Q4
- MicroLED panels supplied by Jade Bird Display
- Coretronic provides optics and drivers, enabling integration with any waveguide customer.
Full-Color MicroLED Demo
- Uses microLED devices from Jade Bird Display
- Coretronic develops the optical system and drivers for these panels
- Designed for AR applications requiring full-color capability
DLP-Based Alternative
Coretronic also showed a new 0.9-inch DLP engine integrated with LED drivers:
- Efficiency advantage: Consumes about half to one-third the power of microLED solutions
- Trade-off: Larger volume, making it less suitable for mobile applications
- Ideal for non-mobile AR/VR systems where power efficiency is critical
Key Takeaways
- Coretronic is enabling waveguide-based AR solutions with both microLED and DLP options.
- MicroLED offers compact size and high brightness, while DLP provides better efficiency for stationary or larger systems.
Coretronic’s Role
Rather than manufacturing the display panels themselves, Coretronic specializes in developing the optics and drivers around the panels. They offer a flexible business model, providing integration services for various waveguide manufacturers.