AR/VR display component micro LED projector from JBD is mass produced
Date: 07/06/2023
With Apple launching its new AR VR headset Vision Pro, speed of development of semiconductors, optical components and mechanical micro assemblies and many such wearable headset related components to go up exponentially.
AR/ VR glasses need ultra-fine and ultra compact optics and display technology for the market and user to accept wearble displays. A Shanghai, China based company called JBD started mass production of its new "Hummingbird" polychrome MicroLED projector. The JBD claims this Hummingbird features lightweight, ultra-compact form factor, ultra-high brightness, vivid and saturated colours and best-in-class energy efficiency. And company further claims Hummingbird projectors are the best-available full-color solution which would significantly improve user experience in smart glasses and consumer AR applications.
JBD said its Hummingbird stands out as the world's smallest and lightest projector, boasting a volume of 0.4cc and weighing just 1.0 gram. This ultra-compact size allows for seamless integration into the temples of smart glasses and other AR applications, significantly reducing weight and volume.
Other highlights of the product shared by JBD includes:
With a luminous flux output ranging 3-5 lumens, the JBD Hummingbird offers a standard viewing angle of 30°, which can be customized within the range of 25° to 45°. Coupled with a decent optical waveguide, it achieves an impressive brightness of 1800 nits, ensuring clear visibility of screen contents even in bright outdoor environments. When it comes to battery life, the JBD Hummingbird benefits from the high luminous efficacy of JBD's MicroLED technology. Under typical operating conditions, the projector's power consumption can be as low as 260 mW, significantly lower than other microdisplay technologies currently available in the market like LCOS or DLP. This remarkable power efficiency effectively extends the battery life of AR glasses, catering to all-day usage in varying ambient lighting conditions.
JBD's Hummingbird polychrome MicroLED projector – Technical Specifications
The Hummingbird offers an 8-bit color depth, resulting in a display with a palette of 16.77 million colors. The integration of new Gamma and Demura algorithms enhances color precision significantly. The full true color display exhibits high brightness, sharp contrast, and vibrant colors, providing a visually captivating experience to AR glasses users.
The JBD Hummingbird features the award-winning "2023 Display of the Year" Microdisplay: the 0.13-inch AmµLED MicroLED display. This product has garnered recognition and wide adoption for its exceptional innovation in display technology and notable contributions to the AR/VR field. JBD stands as the sole manufacturer specializing in MicroLED display technology to have received this esteemed award. The monochrome display panels offer an impressive pixel density of 6350 PPI and a VGA resolution. Despite its small form factor, this Microdisplay achieves ultra-high brightness levels of 0.75 million nits for red, 5 million nits for green, and 1.0 million nits for blue light.
