Himax Unveils 0.09cc Dual-Edge LCoS AR Microdisplay with 350,000 Nits and 1,000:1 Contrast
Himax will showcase its proprietary Dual-Edge Front-lit LCoS microdisplay at Display Week 2026, delivering 350,000 nits brightness and 1 lumen output at 200mW in a 0.09 cc, 0.2g footprint with 720×720 resolution. Full On Full Off contrast improves from 250:1 to 450:1, with Dynamic Light Modulation exceeding 1,000:1.
1. Product Showcase at Display Week 2026
Himax will present its high-contrast Dual-Edge Front-lit LCoS microdisplay at SID Display Week from May 3–8 in Los Angeles, with a technical session on May 6 led by Dr. Kuan-Yu Chen detailing system-level innovations.
2. Compact, High-Brightness Design
The microdisplay integrates illumination optics and the LCoS panel into a 0.09 cc, 0.2 g package, achieving 350,000 nits peak brightness and 1 lumen output while consuming just 200 mW and offering 720×720 resolution.
3. Advanced Contrast Technologies
Proprietary material and process enhancements improve FOFO contrast from 250:1 to 450:1, and Dynamic Light Modulation pushes contrast beyond 1,000:1, eliminating the postcard effect in low-light and high-ambient environments.
4. Implications for AR Glasses
The combination of miniature footprint, ultra-high brightness, improved contrast and low power consumption positions Himax’s LCoS solution as a leading candidate for lightweight, all-day wearable AR glasses at scale.