Characteristics and Market Place
Besides its durability, TDEL's claim to fame is its low cost of production. According to the makers, TDEL display would have half the capital and manufacturing costs of a similar LCD or PDP.
iFire claims TDEL also has picture quality similar to CRT TVs. The displays are brighter, more efficient, more resistant to contamination during manufacturing, and more resistant to electrical breakdown than their thin-film counterpart (TFEL), but with less dark contrast and contrast in bright lighting. iFire has moved on from a 17-inch prototype to a 34-inch full-colour display.
Following pilot manufacturing, iFire expected to begin commercial volume production with capacity in the range of 250,000 units per year. Initial planning work for a volume facility is underway and iFire is reviewing its commercialization strategy with potential manufacturing partners.
iFire ceased research in 2007 and all physical and intellectual property assets were sold in 2009.
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