Seoul Semiconductor Supplies WICOP Mini LED for Automotive Displays

Seoul Semiconductor announced on July 2 that it began supplying its WICOP Mini LED technology for automotive displays in May. The company’s proprietary No-wire WICOP technology, previously utilized in smartphones, TVs, lighting, and automotive headlamps, is now applied to Mini LED displays for the automotive market.

The WICOP Mini LED enables ultra-slim display designs with full array local dimming, supporting High Dynamic Range (HDR) in automotive displays. It achieves a peak brightness of 1,200 nits for visibility in direct sunlight and reduces power consumption to enhance vehicle energy efficiency. The technology also maintains performance under vibrations and high temperatures typical of driving conditions and is up to 25% more cost-effective than OLED.

Seoul Semiconductor has secured patent rights for WICOP, achieving legal victories in nine countries, resulting in injunctions, recalls, and disposal orders against unauthorized use. Yong-Hyuk Lee, Executive Vice President of Global IT Sales, noted that the growing prevalence of autonomous driving and the evolution of vehicles into living and working spaces increase the importance of in-vehicle displays. WICOP’s visibility, energy efficiency, and patent prot...