Early technology would emmite a short burst of light when a voltage was applied

This early form applied high-voltage alternating current field to crystalline thin films of acridine orange and quinacrine.

1960s - AC-driven electroluminescent cells using doped anthracene was developed.

In 1987 Chin Tang and Van Slyke introduced the first light emitting diodes from thin organic layers.

Anode (transparent) - The anode removes electrons (adds electron "holes") when a current flows through the device.

Organic layer:

Conducting layer - This layer is made of organic plastic molecules that transport "holes" from the anode. One conducting polymer used in OLEDs is polyaniline.

The intersections form the pixels

Easy to make

Use more power

Anode over lays a thin film transistor (TFT)

Requires less power

Higher refresh rates

Reducing the distance between solar cell and OLED

Cell Phone screens

Computer Screens

Keyboards (Optimus Maximus)

Lights

First OLED TV sold in stores.

11'' screen, 3mm thin

$2,500 marcket price

Weighs approximately 1.9 kg

Wide 178 degree viewing angle

113 OLED screens total

Each key can be programmed to preform a series of functions

Keys can be linked to applications

Consume significantly less energy

Able to display "True Black" picture

Wider viewing angles

Thinner display

Better contrast ratio

Safer for the environment

Has potential to be mass produced inexpensively

Requires less power

Better quality of light

Overall luminance degradation

Constraints with lifespan

Easily damaged by water

Wallpaper lighting defining new ways to light a space

Transparent lighting doubles as a window

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