[News] Himax and AUO Partner to Unveil Ultra-Slim High-Brightness LCoS Microdisplay at CES 2026 Targeting the AR Glasses Market

Himax Technologies, Inc. (“Himax” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: HIMX), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, and AUO Corporation (“AUO”) (TWSE: 2409), a technology-driven company advancing the frontier of display innovation, today announced the unveiling of their latest proprietary Front-lit LCoS microdisplay collaboration at the upcoming CES 2026, taking place January 6 – 9, 2026, in Las Vegas, USA. Specifically designed for AR glasses and wearable devices, the new generation LCoS microdisplay integrates Himax’s state-of-the-art LCoS microdisplay with AUO’s high-efficiency waveguide, delivering five core advantages: ultra-slim form factor, high resolution, ultralow power consumption, exceptional brightness, and vivid color saturation, marking a new milestone for AR and wearable display technology.

Himax’s latest LCoS solution sets a new industry benchmark across multiple dimensions. With a resolution of 720 × 720, it delivers sharp and detailed images even in a compact microdisplay form factor. Operating at an ultralow power consumption of just 200 mW, the LCoS microdisplay delivers up to 350,000 nits of brightness and 1 lumen (lm) output, ensuring clear and vivid image quality under a wide range of lighting conditions suit for both outdoor and everyday use. The solution showcased at CES integrates Himax’s industry-leading LCoS microdisplay technology with AUO’s high-efficiency waveguide technology. Through precise polarization alignment and an optimized optical design, it achieves an overall optical efficiency of up to 1,000 nits/lm while delivering high brightness, excellent power efficiency, and display stability under prolonged use.

In addition, the LCoS module features the industry’s most compact and lightweight design, superior color performance, and exceptional power efficiency. Without the collimator lens, the display module measures merely 0.09 c.c. in volume and weighs only 0.21 grams. When equipped with the collimator jointly developed with Giga-Image Technology, the LCoS module remains remarkably compact at 0.34 c.c. and 0.79 grams, showcasing exceptional capability in optical miniaturization and integration.

For AR wearables that require prolonged daily use, display module size and weight directly affect comfort and usability. Himax’s ultra-light design significantly reduces the burden of wearing, enhances design flexibility, and enables slimmer, more stylish device form factors. The LCoS microdisplay solution also features impressive color performance, achieving 140% sRGB color gamut coverage, producing a broad, rich, and accurate color spectrum that delivers a truly immersive AR viewing experience. These features, including thin, bright, power-efficient, and vividly colorful, are essential enablers for the mass adoption of AR glasses, bringing the technology closer to everyday life.

“AR wearables are evolving rapidly, creating strong demand for next-generation display technologies,” said Dr. Wei-Lung Liau, Chief Technology Officer at AUO. “Partnering with Himax, we’ve combined AUO’s high-efficiency waveguide with Himax’s leading LCoS display to deliver an AR solution that offers exceptional brightness, ultra-low power, and a sleek, lightweight design. This breakthrough raises the bar for comfort and visual quality, accelerating AR glasses from concept to everyday reality and ushering in a new era of smart wearables.”

Jordan Wu, Chief Executive Officer at Himax commented: “Our collaboration with AUO combines the deep expertise of both companies in optics and waveguide technologies to take LCoS technology to an entirely new level. The new-generation LCoS features ultra-slim and ultralow power designs that deliver outstanding display quality and high integration, enabling more natural and immersive visual experiences for AR and wearable devices. Backed by over a decade of mass production experience, proven partnerships with leading global brands, and a solid track record, our latest LCoS module is currently being actively evaluated by several top-tier technology companies and professional AR glasses makers worldwide, with projects progressing smoothly.”

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Publication Date : 29 August 2025

Language : Traditional Chinese / English

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