Sharp Presents Its UV2A*1 Technology, a Core Technology for Next-Generation LCD TV Panels PDF Print E-mail

September 16, 2009:

Sharp Presents Its UV2A*1 Technology, a Core Technology for Next-Generation LCD TV Panels

On September 16, 2009, Sharp held a press conference in Tokyo to present its new LCD technology.

Sharp has developed a photo-alignment technology*2 called UV2A Technology that can precisely control the alignment of liquid crystal molecules in a simple LCD panel structure. Sharp will be the first in the world*3 to fully incorporate this technology into the production of LCD panels. As a core technology, UV2A will significantly evolve LCD panels for the next generation of LCD TVs.

The event began with Executive Vice President Yoshiaki Ibuchi making a presentation on the development of Sharp LCD technology for TVs and a summary of the new UV2A Technology that will form the next generation of LCD TVs. Executive Managing Officer Shigeaki Mizushima followed with a detailed explanation of the new technology.



A scene from the Tokyo press conference

Executive Vice President Yoshiaki Ibuchi presents a summary of the technology Executive Managing Officer Shigeaki Mizushima explains the technical details



A next-generation LCD panel incorporating the UV2A photo-alignment technology



A crowd of journalists gathers at the venue

*1) Abbreviation of Ultraviolet-induced Multi-domain Vertical Alignment.
*2) A process that ensures a uniform alignment of the liquid crystal molecules in a certain direction.
*3) On a production volume basis using large glass substrates of at least 6th generation or later. Based on Sharp research.