Seoul Viosys starts production of rare-earth-free white micro-LED
Technology · First reported 1 Nov, 16:23 · Updated 17:28
Seoul Viosys says its WICOP 3 chip produces white light without rare-earth materials and can be made as small as 10µm. The company reports initial performance figures, plans mass production in the fourth quarter of 2026, and is seeking supply-chain partners for applications including AR displays and AI data communications.
- Seoul Viosys says WICOP 3 produces white light without rare-earth materials, packaging, plastics or synthetic silicone, and can be as small as 10µm.
- In its first mass production, a 25µm × 10µm chip produced 0.015 lumens, with luminous efficacy close to 100lm/W; the company aims for 200lm/W within two years.
- Seoul Group says it plans to begin mass production in the fourth quarter of 2026 and is seeking micro-LED supply-chain partners for AR displays and AI data communications.
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- Chip technology
- WICOP 3; the company says it produces white light without rare-earth materials.
- Smallest stated size
- As small as 10µm.
- Initial production result
- A 25µm × 10µm chip produced 0.015lm; luminous efficacy was reported as close to 100lm/W.
- Production plan
- Seoul Group plans to start mass production in the fourth quarter of 2026.
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