OLEDs – Beyond Displays

In contrast to inorganic light emitting diodes (LEDs) which require epitaxial growth on single crystal wafers, organic LEDs (OLEDs) can be fabricated virtually on any substrates without size limitation. When OLEDs are made on flexible substrates, they can be made very thin to replace conventional liquid crystal displays. Because of the form factor and flexibility, they can be used in applications which cannot be realized by conventional LCDs. Today, OLED technology has been developed to the point that it has become a mainstream display technology for mobile devices as well as televisions. In addition to displays, OLEDs are also being considered for lighting and sensing applications. In this presentation, we will describe the challenges and opportunities in OLED lighting. We will also present the opportunities in different imaging applications using OLEDs.