OLED (organic light-emitting diode) displays is a type of LED technology that uses organic compounds on one layer of the diode. This technology can be found on many electronic products including televisions, PDA screens, cell phones, and computer monitors. OLED technology allows for brighter, bolder colors and a better range of brightness and contrast over other types of display technologies. OLEDs provide a clear picture by placing films between two conductors that emit the light when an electrical current is applied.
The major benefit of OLED displays is that these displays perform better than more traditional LCD (liquid crystal displays) technology. OLED displays do not require the use of a backlight to work properly like an LCD does. The OLED provides a display technology that needs less power which can save the user money on their utility bills or when they need to buy batteries for the device.
Another benefit of OLED displays is the capability to provide a thinner display panel than LCDs. This provides a better way to present the technology in a thinner, sleeker design.
One significant disadvantage of OLED technology is that the organic materials used to light the display have a specific lifespan. OLEDs typically provide more than 14,000 hours (about 5 years) of use. This is a significant difference compared to the 60,000 hours provided by an LCD or PDP display. Many companies such as Panasonic and Toshiba have developed solutions to this problem, creating a metal membrane in the display for higher efficiency. This technology has doubled the lifespan of some OLED displays. Many companies that use this technology in their products are developing ways to further expand this lifespan.
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