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CRL Opto, which uses microdisplays manufactured by the troubled Edinburgh firm in its products, said it will re-commence the production of the firm’s microdisplays “as soon as possible”. It has also acquired all MicroVue’s remaining stocks of microdisplays and Asic drivers.
“Over recent months our customers have remained strongly supportive of CRL Opto and its technology, and we appreciate their confidence in us,” said Greg Truman, managing director of CRL Opto.
MicroVue, which licensed its core technology from CRL Opto, went into liquidation last December. It had created a manufacturing operation for microdisplays based on F-LCOS (ferroelectric liquid crystal on silicon) technology in which the surface of silicon chips, made by standard processes, is coated by ferroelectric liquid crystal.
At the time it was manufacturing a fast switching, 1,280×1,024 pixel resolution, 17.4x14mm display used mainly in projection TV systems.
CRL Opto plans to combine the production of its own F-LCOS microdisplays with the Scottish business. It sees an opportunity in consumer projection applications.
“We will continue to expand and develop new products for both specialist and volume markets,” said Truman.
MicroVue was originally a joint venture between Scipher, owner of CRL Opto, of the UK, PicVue Electronics of Taiwan and two other Taiwanese companies.
