A Transparent OLED Display (TOLED Display) is a transparent display technology that delivers high-contrast information while maintaining background visibility, making it ideal for HUD and optical display applications.

The core value of WINSTAR TOLED lies in its ability to remain unobtrusive and seamlessly integrated. By allowing digital information to synchronize with the physical environment, it provides a more intuitive and immersive viewing experience without blocking the user’s field of vision.

Why Choose WINSTAR Transparent OLED Display (TOLED Display)?

Dual Advantages in Technology and Design

      1. Minimalist Aestherics & Futuristic Design
          When powered off, the TOLED display is virtually invisible, enabling cleaner, more modern, and premium product designs.

      2. Intuitive, High Efficiency Information Delivery
          Transparent displays allow data to appear as if it is “floating” over the background. Users can read critical metrics while simultaneously maintaining their
          view of the environment—eliminating the need to shift focus or look away.

      3. Perfect for Ultra-Thin, Micro-Devices
          WINSTAR Transparent OLED display modules require no backlight and are incredibly thin (approximately 1.0 mm). This makes them an ideal embedded
          display component for AR (Augmented Reality) devices, precision optical instruments, and compact mobile gadgets.

      4. Superior Optical Integration
          With high light transmittance, the display integrates naturally with camera lenses, optical prisms, and complex light paths, offering engineers maximum
          flexibility in optical system design.

Key Applications for Transparent OLED Display (TOLED Display)

The unique characteristics of Transparent OLED make it the premier choice for optical instruments and real-time data overlays:

How Transparent OLED Display (TOLED Display) Works: The Science Behind Transparency

How can a display deliver high brightness while remaining see-through? TOLED achieves this through PMOLED architecture and specific structural engineering, resulting in compact, low-power displays.

      1. Transparent Anodes & Cathodes
          Unlike traditional OLEDs, TOLED utilizes transparent conductive materials (such as ITO) instead of reflective metal electrodes, allowing light to pass through
          the electrode layers.

      2. Full-Transmission Stack         
          Both the upper and lower structures of the panel are transparent, allowing both the display’s emitted light and ambient background light to pass through.

      3. Transparent Process Materials         
          Specialized materials are utilized throughout the manufacturing process to ensure consistent optical clarity across the module.

       4. Result: A transmittance rate of up to 60%
          This ensures the background remains clear in most lighting conditions while the displayed content remains sharp and legible.

WINSTAR's Transparent PMOLED Display (TOLED Display)

WINSTAR Transparent PMOLED Display technology offers a range of solutions suitable for various innovative applications

In addition to the standard 1.51-inch module, WINSTAR provides several options tailored to specific application needs. Below are the key specifications of the Transparent OLED technology distributed by FIRST Components:

      •   Brightness: 100 ~ 150 nits
      •   Transmittance: 50% (typical)
      •   Color Options: White, Green, Yellow, Blue, Red, etc.
      •   Applicable Size Range: 0.5” ~ 2.5” (Graphics), 0.5” ~ 5.5” (Icons)

These specifications are available for customized solutions. Please contact FIRST Components for tailored technical support and solution design.

Standard Product: 1.51-inch 128x56 Transparent OLED Display

To help customers accelerate development and prototyping, WINSTAR offers a standard off-the-shelf module ready for immediate sampling:

      •   Part Number: WEO12856S#AN3N20000-FC
      •   Resolution: 128 × 56 dots
      •   Panel Size: 1.51 inch
      •   Emitting Color: Sky Blue
      •   Transmittance: 60%
      •   Thickness: ~ 1.2mm

Target Applications: HUDs, laser rangefinders, optical sights, and compact AR devices. This standard module significantly shortens integration and verification time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How does the price of Transparent OLED Display (TOLED) compare to standard OLED?
A: Transparent OLED Display (TOLED Display) is generally 10%–50% higher in cost due to specialized transparent materials and complex packaging. The added value comes from product differentiation and superior optical integration.

Q2: Is the Tooling Fee (NRE) more expensive? 
A: No. The tooling fees for Transparent OLED are identical to standard OLEDs; no additional charges are applied for transparency technology during the tooling phase.

Q3: What sizes are supported?
A: Sizes from 0.5" to 5.5" are supported. (For sizes outside this range, please contact FIRST Components for a custom project evaluation.)

Q4: What is the environmental reliability?
A: Transparent OLED matches the rugged specifications of standard PMOLEDs:

      •   Operating Temp: -40℃ ~ +80℃
      •   Storage Temp: -40℃ ~ +85℃

Q5: When sould Transparent OLED Display (TOLED) be selected instead of a standard OLED?
A: TOLED is the better choice when a product must display critical information while preserving background visibility, such as in HUDs, optical instruments, and real-time measurement devices. In these applications, transparent displays enable information overlays without obstructing the user’s field of view.

Overall Assessment

Overall, Transparent OLED Display (TOLED) offers cost and reliability levels comparable to standard OLED displays while delivering a higher level of technology.
Its key advantages lie in transparent display capability and superior optical integration, making TOLED particularly suitable for next-generation optical applications.

Conclusion: WINSTAR Transparent OLED Display (TOLED Display)

Whether developing a next-generation HUD, smart optical device, night vision system, or laser rangefinder, WINSTAR TOLED significantly elevates display quality and user experience.

WINSTAR offers full mass-production capabilities, including both standard products and fully custom solutions (custom sizes, icon design, and optical integration).