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Objective ICT-2007.3.2: Organic and large-area electronics, visualisation and display
systems
Target outcomes
a) Organic and large-area technologies for logic, memory and light-emitting functionalities addressing e-paper, smart systems on tags, low-cost RFIDs, lab on chip devices, intelligent packaging, displays, signage, and intelligent lighting systems.
Emphasis will be: on large-area and low-cost manufacturing technologies like printing involving additive processes and related materials; on new device structures; on advanced modelling, simulation, and characterisation for circuit design; on encapsulation, interconnects and system in foil integration; on innovative sensing, energy storage and scavenging, and power management functions. Attention should be paid to the overall manufacturing aspects including cost, capital investment and environmental impact.
Support measures will include access to advanced manufacturing and design competences, training and education for organic and large area electronics, joint user assessment of prototype equipment from European suppliers and will develop synergies between the electronics and the printing sectors on circuit design, manufacturing equipment and standardisation.
b) Advanced visualisation systems and novel display technologies. Visualisation systems extending colour gamut and dynamic range beyond current state-of-the-art, taking into account human vision and perceptual models. They should support multi-viewer, unaided and unrestricted 3D viewing, as well as natural interaction modalities. This includes signal acquisition, processing and representation technologies for 3D-systems. Research results are to be integrated into working prototypes addressing key professional and consumer applications. Further outcomes will be portable display systems such as zero-power / 'ruggedised' displays, flexible and/or transparent devices, energy efficient microprojectors, and lightweight high-resolution vision glasses.
Expected impact
For large area and printed electronics:
• Reinforcement of Europe’s leading role in this promising technology domain enabling traditional industry to benefit from progress in these fields.
• New market possibilities and new manufacturing paradigms, thereby creating new opportunities for local employment.
• New generation of electronic devices opening up a range of new usage opportunities. For visualisation and display systems:
• Strengthening of European scientific and business position leading to breakthroughs and innovative solutions for professional and consumer markets.
• Wider use of the third physical dimension for professional applications, movies, games and TV.
Funding schemes
CP, NoE, CSA
Call: FP7-ICT-2007-1