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AU Optronics Unveils 5000:1 Ultra High Static Contrast Ratio LCD TV Technology

2007-10-16 16:39 3448

The Latest Commercialized LCD TV Technologies Meet the Trends of Thinner, Lighter Designs; Power-saving; and Environmental Protection

HSINCHU, Oct. 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today introduced its advanced commercialized LCD TV technologies, strengthening its pioneering role as the industry technology innovator. In response to the current concerns regarding a greener environment, AUO's newly launched TV technologies not only demonstrate ultra-high contrast ratio, and thinner, lighter and power-saving technologies, but also show AUO's commitment to being a global corporate citizen.

AUO's advanced LCD TV technologies will be demonstrated at FPD International 2007, from October 24 to October 26, in Yokohama Japan.

The third generation of AMVA technology -- reaching 5000:1 ultra-high static contrast ratio to enhance dimmer image performance

Following successful launches of the 1200:1 contrast ratio AMVA technology in 2005, and the 2500:1 contrast ratio AMVA technology in 2006, AUO today introduced its 5000:1 ultra-high static contrast ratio AMVA technology, by implementing new bump-less pixel design, optimized color resist, and integrated backlight structure and optical film. This ultra high contrast ratio technology not only can enhance dimmer image performance in large-sized panels, but it can also maintain features of high transmittance, low color washout and a wide viewing angle. Although LED-backlit LCD TV panels have better dynamic contrast ratio performance, LED-backlit LCD TV panels in reality have not been widely popularized and started into major mass production yet. Thus, AUO's newly-launched 5000:1 contrast ratio AMVA technology with CCFL backlight is on the top of the static contrast ratio ranking.

Soon-to-be-mass produced 20 mm TV module -- featuring ultra-slim and extra-light designs and fulfilling simple but stylish product trend

By means of new film combination design, AUO has successfully developed ultra-slim and extra-light LCD TV technology to fully meet the TV market trend. This new TV technology is able to successfully prevent lamp-mura issues, thus maintaining original brightness and significantly reducing module thickness without changing the amount of CCFL used for the backlight. Taking a 32-inch LCD TV panel as an example, AUO is able to shrink the size of the module from 32.5 mm thick to 20 mm and reduce the total weight by 2 kilograms.

So far, AUO has successfully developed a serial of ultra thin LCD TV panels, including the mainstream sizes of 32-, 37- and 42-inches. In addition, the newly launched ultra-slim and extra-light TV technology is expected to start mass production in Q1 2008 and can be applied to all LCD TV panels.

The latest eco-LCD TV technology, saving up to 50% in power consumption

Taking global warming seriously, AUO has developed its latest eco-LCD TV technology with energy-saving and environmental protection features by optimizing and improving the CCFL backlight design. Taking a 32-inch LCD TV panel as an example, AUO is able to reduce power consumption by up to 50% and yet retain the 500 nits brightness and 3000:1 high contrast ratio, even providing better image quality performance than traditional LCD TV panels. If every household watched television for six hours per day, the electric power consumption would save 158 kilowatt hour per household per year, and save more than 109 kilograms of CO2 into the air. AUO's newly-introduced eco-LCD TV technology is scheduled to start mass production in Q1 2008.

"In terms of large-sized TFT-LCD technology development, in addition to continuously enhancing our current LCD TV technologies -- Advanced MVA (AMVA) technology with low color washout and high contrast ratio; AUO Simulated Pulsed Driving (ASPD) technology to solve blurred motion problem; HiColor technology to achieve over 100% color saturation; and AUO Picture Enhancer (APE) technology with clear depth of image, we have been aware of the importance of energy-saving and environmental protection," said Dr. BD Liu, Vice President of AUO Technology Center. "AUO Technology Center has implemented green concepts into the R&D process so as to not only enhance product efficiency and practice eco-design, but also to provide clientele high value-added products."

Other AUO advanced technologies will also be demonstrated at FPD International 2007 including AUO's new generation of HiColor technology. By adding the Multi Primary Color technology, the gamut of display covers more yellow and cyan than conventional RGB displays, which results in excellent color performance, particularly for colors of sky, lake and metal.

Pictures for the above news release can be downloaded from AUO corporate website URL: http://auo.com/auoDEV/pressroom.php?sec=Photos&ls=en

Any use of photographs must cite the source thereof is from AU Optronics Corporation

About AU Optronics

AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO") is one of the top three largest manufacturers* of large-size thin film transistor liquid crystal display panels ("TFT-LCD"), with approximately 20.2%* of global market share with revenues of NT$293.1billion (US$9.0bn)* in 2006. TFT-LCD technology is currently the most widely used flat panel display technology. Targeted for 40"+ sized LCD TV panels, AUO's new generation (7.5-generation) fabrication facility production started mass production in the fourth quarter of 2006. The Company currently operates one 7.5-generation, two 6th-generation, four 5th-generation, one 4th-generation, and four 3.5-generation TFT- LCD fabs, in addition to eight module assembly facilities and the AUO Technology Center specializes in new technology platform and new product development. AUO is one of few top-tier TFT-LCD manufacturers capable of offering a wide range of small- to large- size (1.5"-65") TFT-LCD panels, which enables it to offer a broad and diversified product portfolio.

-- DisplaySearch 2Q2007 WW Large-Area TFT-LCD Shipment Report dated Aug

7, 2007. This data is used as reference only and AUO does not make any

endorsement or representation in connection therewith. 2006 year end

revenue converted by an exchange rate of NTD32.59:USD1.

Safe Harbour Notice

AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), the world's third largest manufacturer of large-size TFT-LCD panels, today announced the above news. Except for statements in respect of historical matters, the statements contained in this Release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements were based on our management's expectations, projections and beliefs at the time regarding matters including, among other things, future revenues and costs, financial performance, technology changes, capacity, utilization rates, yields, process and geographical diversification, future expansion plans and business strategy. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including risks related to the flat panel display industry, the TFT-LCD market, acceptance and demand for our products, technological and development risks, competitive factors, and other risks described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on June 1st, 2006.

Source: AU Optronics Corp.
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