Audi teases mysterious IAA-bound concept with matrix OLED technology

Audi has teased its plans to introduce OLED lighting systems on a concept auto to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Moreover, Audi released a teaser of new Matrix OLED tail light today that could feature on this concept. Each of the layers are less than one-thousandth of a millimeter thick, making the OLED lights flat as opposed to crystal-shaped like traditional LEDs. The color is based on the molecular composition of the light source. Their light attains a new level of homogeneity, and its dimming is continuously variable.

Additionally, OLED lights require far less cooling, are infinitely dimmable, and require less voltage to operate.

The OLED technology will be fully introduced on production cars of the future, soon as the diodes will be able to work as brake lights and turn signals. Flexible substrate materials are prefect for three-dimensional forming, allowing designers to explore new ideas.

Another benefit of OLEDs is that they can be subdivided into small segments that can be controlled at different brightness levels. Therefore, the lighting scenarios and extremely fast switchover times can potentially create magnificent effects. The illuminated sub-surfaces exhibit very precise boundaries with one another.

While OLED lights are now not powerful enough to be used on production automobiles, Audi says it is making rapid progress in the field.

More information on Audi lighting technology is available at the Audi Media Centre.