In 2024, MiP (Micro-level) technology has emerged as a new contender, with numerous companies launching or planning MiP products. Micro-level MiP has developed faster than expected. In June of this year, Sinyopto demonstrated its Micro LED P0.9 2K display made with MiP0202, announcing that the MiP0202 had entered mass production. Since then, Sinyopto has also announced plans to integrate driving ICs into MiP chips and will launch the A-MiP product in Q1 2025.
As one of the first companies to announce mass production, this article delves into Sinyopto‘s current progress with MiP and its strategic plans for MiP technology. The discussion is divided into two main sections:
- Sinyopto’s Positioning and Strategy for Micro-Level MiP Technology
- Details of the new generation product A-MiP
MiP is Not a Differentiated Technology
From a technical standpoint, MiP is a new technology on a different track compared to SMD (Surface-Mounted Device) and COB (Chip-on-Board). However, from a long-term industrial perspective, Sinyopto believes that MiP is not a differentiated technology but one of the mainstream trends for future display development.
MiP is one of the mainstream technologies in the Micro LED market
The core of this viewpoint lies in the significance of Micro LED in the LED display market. As LED technology evolves toward smaller pixel pitches, it opens up larger markets. However, it is still limited by the maturity of both technology and manufacturing processes.
As a chip-level packaging technology, MiP uses fan-out pins to reduce the difficulties of testing and placement that arise from the extremely small size of Micro LED chips. This gives MiP advantages in wafer testing, mass transfer during packaging, equipment compatibility, and process versatility, all contributing to its “process-friendliness,” “lower difficulty,” and “lower yield requirements.”
Moreover, MiP is compatible with existing COB and COG technologies, facilitating the rapid introduction of Micro LED technology into downstream end products. As a result, it is regarded as a potential solution for large-screen Micro LED applications.
Currently, MiP primarily targets high-end display markets, especially in applications with P0.9 or smaller pixel pitches. As the competition in LED display pixel pitch narrows from ≤0.9mm to ≤0.7mm, the advantages of MiP in application and promotion are becoming more prominent.
Achieving Technological Trends through Scale Effects
To become a mainstream trend in the industry, MiP not only needs to show technological and application advancement but also requires the formation of scale effects. With the expansion of production capacity, the average unit cost of MiP products will decrease.
Industry estimates show that with the gradual increase in MiP production capacity, costs will significantly decline. Specifically, when the monthly production capacity of MiP reaches 1000kk, costs will decrease by 20%. When the monthly production capacity reaches 5000kk, costs will decrease by 50%, and when it reaches 10,000kk, costs may decrease by as much as 70%.
Currently, the industry is gradually increasing MiP production capacity. For example, Sinyopto plans to reach a monthly production capacity of 4000KK by Q4 2025. Along with other companies in the LED display industry entering production, there is an optimistic forecast that MiP costs will continue to decline and scale effects will gradually form.
Furthermore, from Sinyopto’s roadmap, it is evident that alongside the increase in production capacity, the company is also planning for smaller pitch products, extending from P0.9 to P0.7, P0.6, and eventually down to P0.4, achieving both capacity expansion and product performance iteration.
Therefore, MiP technology, with its technical advantages, industry chain support, and potential application scenarios, is becoming one of the mainstream technologies in the Micro LED market. With continuous technological advancements and market development, MiP technology is expected to play a more significant role in the future of Micro LED.
A-MiP Product Launch in Q1 2025
In addition to increasing production capacity and exploring smaller pixel pitches, Sinyopto is also planning an important new product—the A-MiP, which integrates Micro IC. Sinyopto has announced that it will launch the MiP0303 product in Q1 2025.
As previously mentioned, the potential of MiP lies in its contribution to Micro LED mass production. Compared to other technologies, MiP’s production line is more complete, which facilitates the mass production and application of Micro LED. However, this advantage stems from MiP adding a packaging step, which has led the industry to focus on increasing the value that can be provided by this packaging step, including integrated AM Driver IC + MiP designs.
Sinyopto integrates the AM IC and RGB Micro LED into the same chip. Compared to the first generation of MiP, this integration improves performance. Specifically, the entire Micro LED device is sized at 300um x 300um and uses Micro LED chips smaller than 34um x 58um, with the driver IC placed on the side of the red, green, and blue chips, all designed with fan-out pins.
This technology combines the flicker-free advantage of AM drivers with the contrast advantage of Micro LED, while simplifying circuits. This results in PCB cost optimization and improved product stability, addressing issues traditionally caused by drivers, such as the “worm effect”, low gray coupling, and flicker, thereby delivering superior display quality.
Most importantly, in the choice of Micro LED technology, the comparison has shifted from simply comparing the costs of MiP devices and COB chips to comparing MiP + Micro IC versus COB + PM-IC. In this process, MiP can distribute the packaging cost across the driver section, making it a more cost-effective solution. Furthermore, the use of smaller Micro LED chips in MiP enables higher contrast and greater cost-reduction potential. With the ongoing price reductions in Mini RGB chips, this has garnered significant attention from end users.
Conclusion
As 2024 draws to a close, the industry is actively innovating to break the “internal competition” cycle, with MiP emerging as a key technology solution to many of the challenges faced by Micro LED. It has become a pivotal entry point in the large-screen market. However, MiP also faces commercialization challenges stemming from resource allocation, product positioning, and the division of labor in the supply chain.
In response to this trend, the industry is working hard to expand Micro-level MiP production capacity in hopes of achieving economies of scale. Meanwhile, the emergence of integrated AMiP not only significantly enhances image quality but also strengthens MiP’s competitive edge, injecting strong momentum into the industry’s technological innovation and upgrade.
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