On February 14, Hubei Sinyopto Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Sinyopto Optoelectronics") officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement on MiP (Micro LED in Package) technology with Hubei Aimapu Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Aimapu"). He Shui, Executive Deputy General Manager of Sinyopto Optoelectronics, and Xu Chenke, Deputy General Manager of Sanan Optoelectronics and Head of Aimapu Optoelectronics, along with other senior leaders, attended the signing ceremony and signed the agreement on behalf of their respective companies.
As a well-known company in the industry for MiP technology, Sinyopto Optoelectronics' collaboration with Aimap has also sparked widespread discussion. Industry experts say that Display identified the key focus of this partnership by addressing the following three questions:
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Why was the agreement signed at this particular time?
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How will the two sides cooperate?
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What are the future plans for MiP?
01 A New Phase in MiP Commercialization
In 2024, several companies invested in Micro-level MiP, and MiP technology emerged as a key differentiator. As a result, MiP is steadily transitioning from a purely technological reserve to full-scale mass production. By 2025, the volume of mass-produced MiP continues to expand, while innovative advancements are being made in both technical solutions and product designs.
Various signs indicate MiP has entered a new phase. At this point, MiP needs to achieve economies of scale—where, under the principle of scale economics, the average cost per unit of product will also decline in tandem—thus driving the advancement of this technology.
Sanan Optoelectronics and Sinyopto Photonics are both leading companies driving MiP technology forward. At the heart of this strategic partnership lies the integration of both parties' technological expertise and resource strengths, aiming to accelerate the industrialization of Micro LED display technology.
The collaboration will focus on The Micro LED micro-pitch display market—targeting applications such as high-end TVs, all-in-one devices, and premium cinema systems—is simultaneously expanding into AR/VR and automotive displays. Such as high-end market application areas.
Through deep collaboration and integrated upstream-to-downstream resource management, both parties can not only rapidly scale up production but also fully leverage the comprehensive cost advantages offered by Micro LED and mass transfer technology. Building on this foundation, the two sides will drive the industry toward large-scale development, delivering more cost-effective Micro LED products to consumers.
02 Achieve technological upgrades and ecosystem development
In addition to the commercial development of MiP, the collaboration between the two parties can also build a robust technology ecosystem and drive technological upgrades.
Sinyopto Optoelectronics and Aimapp complement each other's strengths in areas such as MicroLED chip technology, chip-level packaging, mass transfer technology, and panel-level packaging, enhancing product competitiveness and accelerating the widespread adoption of Micro LED display technology.
Source: "2024 Thin-Film Micro LED Industry Research White Paper"
Furthermore, through this collaboration, both parties will combine MiP packaging and panel technologies, fully leveraging their respective strengths to significantly enhance display product performance and accelerate the industrialization process.
More importantly, it’s about collaborative efforts across the entire industry chain. Sinyopto Optoelectronics and Aimap will work closely together, Streamline the entire industry chain, from chips and packaging to display panels. , achieving comprehensive collaboration. Both parties will leverage their respective expertise, driving innovation through technological advancements, process optimization, and efficiency enhancements, to deliver a premium visual experience characterized by high reliability, exceptional contrast, and ultra-wide viewing angles.
03 Future Outlook – AMiP Technology
Both parties also stated that they are currently jointly developing the next-generation revolutionary product—AMiP, which integrates AM Micro IC and Micro LED into a single package, breathing new life into MiP technology.
This technology combines the flicker-free benefits of AM driving with the superior contrast offered by Micro LEDs, while also simplifying circuitry to deliver advantages such as optimized PCB costs and enhanced product reliability. It effectively addresses the challenges posed by traditional driving methods, eliminating issues like the "caterpillar effect," low-gray-level coupling, and flickering—resulting in a significantly improved display performance.
Most importantly, when it comes to the technical choice between Micro LED approaches—MiP and COB—the focus has shifted from simply comparing the prices of MiP devices versus COB chips, to a more comprehensive comparison of costs: MiP plus Micro IC versus COB plus PM-IC. This allows MiP to spread its packaging-related expenses across the driving circuitry stage as well.
The integrated AMiP not only significantly enhances image quality and strengthens the market competitiveness of MiP technology, but also offers a fresh solution for LED display technology, injecting powerful momentum into industry innovation and upgrades.
This signing marks not only a strategic partnership between the two companies but also serves as an "accelerator" for MiP’s industrialization process. By tackling key technological challenges, expanding production capacity, and securing prime market positions, Sinyopto Optoelectronics and AimuPu are poised to lead the display industry into a new MiP-era by 2025. Meanwhile, AMiP’s future performance could very well set new technological trends for the entire industry.
