European Commission IST - INFSO 1 Information Society Technologies (IST) FP4 / FP5 Display Activities Marc Boukerche European.

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1 European Commission IST - INFSO 1 Information Society Technologies (IST) FP4 / FP5 Display Activities Marc Boukerche marc.boukerche@cec.eu.int European Commission - INFSO-E3 VISU 2000, 14/3/00

2 European Commission IST - INFSO 2 Presentation Outline Recent / current FP4 projects (Esprit, B-Euram)Recent / current FP4 projects (Esprit, B-Euram) New IST projects (1st call)New IST projects (1st call) This years calls: -IST /Growth WP Tasks related to displays -TimingThis years calls: -IST /Growth WP Tasks related to displays -Timing ConclusionConclusion How to find more informationHow to find more information

3 European Commission IST - INFSO 3 Mission Many SoA R&D on displays still on-going in Europe: --> need to gather momentum for industrial useMany SoA R&D on displays still on-going in Europe: --> need to gather momentum for industrial use EC funding is small compared to industrial / MS R&D funding: --> focus on EU collaborative added valueEC funding is small compared to industrial / MS R&D funding: --> focus on EU collaborative added value EU was the largest user of displays Q499 --> display production larger than in the US, but still imports a large share of its needs from AsiaEU was the largest user of displays Q499 --> display production larger than in the US, but still imports a large share of its needs from Asia FPDs are key system components, and becoming a very large market by themselvesFPDs are key system components, and becoming a very large market by themselves

4 European Commission IST - INFSO 4 Todays situation 18 projects were/are funded in FP4/Esprit for a total EC funding of 38 MEUR18 projects were/are funded in FP4/Esprit for a total EC funding of 38 MEUR 4 new projects are being launched after the first IST call4 new projects are being launched after the first IST call Many technical results, patents, a few start- ups; but not enough industrial pick-up of resultsMany technical results, patents, a few start- ups; but not enough industrial pick-up of results

5 European Commission IST - INFSO 5 Recent ESPRIT projects Broad-band Electroluminescent displays Partners: ELDISP - Broad-band Electroluminescent displays - 6.4 MEUR / 3 years - Partners: Planar: manufacturing, interconnects CRL: application, interconnects Ericsson: application HHI: phophors UPMC: phosphors Sagem: application ST: drivers, interconnects

6 European Commission IST - INFSO 6 Recent ESPRIT projects PDP technologies LAMPADY - PDP technologies - 16 MEUR / 2 Years - Partners: Thomson Plasma/MM: manufacturing/addressing Glaverbel: glass substrate Cerdec: enamels Sopra: ellipsometer ST: drivers

7 European Commission IST - INFSO 7 Recent ESPRIT projects PALC technology Partners: - PALC technology - 4.4 MEUR / 1 Years - Partners: Philips: enabling technologies Schott: glass (channel plate, micro-sheet) Merck: LCD material Sharp Labs: LCD modes Saes: vaccuum getters B&O: TV application VINCENT

8 European Commission IST - INFSO 8 Recent ESPRIT projects SEA: Large area p-Si crystallisation Stuttgart: evaluation node LACRASIL - (SEA) Large area p-Si crystallisation - 3.7 MEUR, 18 months -Partners: Stuttgart: evaluation node Other partners assessing the equipment: Bosch, IBM, Xerox Parc, SDD

9 European Commission IST - INFSO 9 Recent ESPRIT projects SEA: Large area p-Si crystallisation Stuttgart: evaluation node FEDLIT - (LTR) DLT - FED backlight - 1.3 MEUR, 2 years - Partners: CRL: device making U. Cambridge: cathode material Sextant: user for LCDs

10 European Commission IST - INFSO 10 On-going ESPRIT projects Reflective LCD technologies Partners: HELICOS - Reflective LCD technologies - 3.6 MEUR, 2 years - Partners: CRL, Stuttgart: LC effects Tecdis: Supertwist displays Asulab: Cholesteric displays, application Thomson-LCD: Active matrix displays IMEC/Gent: drivers Alcatel BS: application

11 European Commission IST - INFSO 11 On-going ESPRIT projects High resolution microdisplay LV Partners: MOSAREL - Very high resolution GXGA microdisplay LV - 5.6 MEUR, 30 months - Partners: BARCO: graphic workstation IMEC: design + Si backend processing Alcatel Microelectronics: Si front end Thomson-LCD: Cell assembly Sextant: Head-up display Stuttgart: LC effects

12 European Commission IST - INFSO 12 On-going ESPRIT projects AFLC Si backplane, analog grey-scales Partners: - (LTR) SXGA AFLC Si backplane, analog g.s. - 1.7 MEUR, 30 months - Partners: CRL / Micropix: display process UPM: AFLC effect, driving scheme Edinburgh Univ.: design & fabrication of backplane Seleco MM: evaluation for projection Ericsson Saab: evaluation for head-up MINDIS

13 European Commission IST - INFSO 13 On-going ESPRIT projects AFLC Si backplane, analog grey-scales Partners: (LTR) FREQUENT - 50KHz Plastic transistors, 1.9 MEUR, 3 years - Philips: devices, U. Cambridge: polymer materials T. U. Eindhoven, U. Ulm, RIS0 (LTR) FE-PAD - FE from Ferroelectrics, 120KEUR, 1 year - U. Nantes, FhG - ISC

14 European Commission IST - INFSO 14 New IST projects OCDIS - LCD compensation films - 1.8 MEUR, 2 years - Partners : T- LCR and Rolic: bi-refringent films T-LCD and Optrex: users Ciba: material producer

15 European Commission IST - INFSO 15 New IST projects FED displays for automotive ADCIS - MV FED displays for automotive - 6 MEUR, 18 months - Partners: Pixtech / Leti: FED technology Xsys / Audi: car integration and testing SAES Getter: vaccuum gettering

16 European Commission IST - INFSO 16 New IST projects Passive B&W / colour PLEDs Partners: HIGHLIGHT - Passive B&W / colour PLEDs - 5.9 MEUR, 2 years - Partners: Philips R&D: display integration Cambridge / CDT: devices / materials Linkoping: lithography TRW / Grunding: evaluation Philips Components: manufacturability

17 European Commission IST - INFSO 17 New IST projects PDP technologies for low cost/performance PLADIS -PDP technologies for low cost/performance -Partners: T-Plasma: design/manufacturing/testing DTB: signal processing / addressing STM: key ICs for low cost U. Jena: passivation material analysis

18 European Commission IST - INFSO 18 DGXII / GROWTH projects FLATNET TNO,.. (CRAFT): New LE materials for thin light sourcesCambridge,..: Conjugated polymers for devices Philips,..: Photosensitive process for fluoresecent FPDs LEDSPLAY: polymer LEDs for backlights - Recent / Running projects: T-CSF: LCD surface effects / applications FLATNET: Cambridge + 21 partners TNO (CRAFT): New LE materials for thin light sources OSCA:Conjugated polymers for devices Cambridge/CDT, U. Linkoping, U. Mons, MPI-M, T-CSF Techniques for UV backlit fluorescent FPDs Philips, Merck, IMD, U. Zaragoza LEDSPLAY: polymer LEDs for backlights Philips, Max-Plank/Mainz, Hoescht, U. Limburgs

19 European Commission IST - INFSO 19 DGXII GROWTH projects -New projects: MONLCD: modelling for AMLCD cell design 31 months Philips, P. Torino, U. College London, U. Gent, Autronic- Melchners PLASTRONIX: plastic capacity coupled bit transponders 2 years Philips R&D/Semiconductors, Agfa, Covion, Limburg U., TNO

20 European Commission IST - INFSO 20 The Fifth Framework Programme 1998-2002 Creating a User friendly Information Society 3.600 BEURO Creating a User friendly Information Society 3.600 BEURO Energy, environment & sustainable development 2.125 BEURO Energy, environment & sustainable development 2.125 BEURO Improving the quality of life & management of living resources 2.413 BEURO Improving the quality of life & management of living resources 2.413 BEURO Promoting competitive & sustainable growth 2.705 BEURO Promoting competitive & sustainable growth 2.705 BEURO Total: 14.960 BEURO 0.475 BEURO 0.363 BEURO 1.280 BEURO Confirming the international role of Community research Promotion of innovation & SME participation Improving human potential & socio-economic knowledge

21 European Commission IST - INFSO 21 Research networking Future and emerging technologies The IST Programme KA3: Multimedia content and tools KA2: New methods of work and electronic commerce KA1: Systems and services for the citizen KA4: Essential technologies and infrastructures 646 MEURO 547 MEURO 564 MEURO 1,363 MEURO 319 MEURO 161 MEURO Cross-Programme themes at least 10% of programme

22 European Commission IST - INFSO 22 Innovative products, processes and organisation (731) Mobility & Intermodality (371) Aeronautics (700) Land & Marine (320) Materials Research (410) M&T and support for Research Infrastructure (173) GROWTH programme (2705 Mio EUR)

23 European Commission IST - INFSO 23 IST KAs IV.6: Interfaces WP 2000 Goal: Intuitive interactions with systems Task: Improve display technologies and integration with sensors/actuators

24 European Commission IST - INFSO 24 Advanced displays & sensors R&D: IV.6.1 -Cost/performance for mainstream technologies: materials, processes components,equipment -High resolution/low power for portables -Very high resolution for projection & VR -Advanced concepts: flexible, holographic, 3D Take up: IV.6.3 First use of FPD, display/sensor integration, equipment assessment

25 European Commission IST - INFSO 25 IST Calls 2000 2nd call closed 17/1/00: Display/sensors R&D and Take up 3 rd call closing April 00: CPA 5: smart cards 4th call closing October 00: Display/sensors R&D & Take up Continuous submission : Opened FET calls closing on June and December VIII.1.2: Networks of Excellence / Working Groups

26 European Commission IST - INFSO 26 Growth Calls Advanced Functional Materials Task 5.2 Highly advanced materials and resulting devices with multi-sectorial use. u Materials for electronics u Magnetic, optical u Materials for industrial systems u Bio-materials

27 European Commission IST - INFSO 27 Growth Calls 2000 Generic activities: Functional Materials 5.2 Calls closing end March and 15 September: RTD and Networks/Concerted Actions Call closing March 2001: Networks/Concerted Actions, NO RTD

28 European Commission IST - INFSO 28 Conclusion Window for alternative display technologies is not closed, but narrowing: technology maturationWindow for alternative display technologies is not closed, but narrowing: technology maturation FPD Business is booming, but profitability is lowFPD Business is booming, but profitability is low Display components are key, but added value is at system level + EU is strong on applications --> Interfaces making best use technology specificsDisplay components are key, but added value is at system level + EU is strong on applications --> Interfaces making best use technology specifics Most of the display technologies have been/are funded but: - Lack of effort on plastic/flexible displays - AMLCDs only weakly covered: reflects imbalance between EU industrial activities and importance of the marketMost of the display technologies have been/are funded but: - Lack of effort on plastic/flexible displays - AMLCDs only weakly covered: reflects imbalance between EU industrial activities and importance of the market

29 European Commission IST - INFSO 29 More information about IST IST helpdesk IST helpdesk Fax : +32 2 296 83 88 E-Mail : ist@cec.eu.be http://www.cordis.lu/ist/ - Official Journal (call text) - Official Journal (call text) - Workprogramme - Workprogramme - Introduction for Proposers - Introduction for Proposers - Specific Guides for Proposers - Specific Guides for Proposers