Displays are an integral part of the world of electronic devices, therefore, this article is dedicated to exploring the technology of Quantum Dots and their impact on modern display innovation. 

Quantum physics, quantum mechanics, quantum dots? These are terms you may have heard before, and we want to give a brief explanation.

Quantum physics describes the behavior and interactions of the smallest particles on the atomic and subatomic scale. Quantum mechanics, a branch of quantum physics, focuses on the properties of states and processes of matter. The term quantum comes from the Latin word quantum, meaning “how much” or “how large.” It describes something measurable, something “quantifiable.” Today in physics, a quantum is associated with the particle-like nature of a given property.

Quantum dots (QDs) are tiny crystals in the nanometer range. They consist of a cluster of semiconductor atoms, often surrounded by an additional semiconductor shell. An outer functional polymer or lipid coating allows them to couple with proteins, oligonucleotides (short DNA or RNA molecules), antibodies, or other molecules. Measuring between 2 and 10nm – roughly 10 to 150 atoms – they exhibit remarkable optical and electrical properties. These characteristics can be tuned by adjusting particle size, material, and composition. These features make quantum dots interesting for a wide range of applications, including optical sensors, biomonitoring, drug delivery, solar cells, displays, and even photocatalysis (light-driven chemical reactions).

Displays using QD technology deliver:

• Outstanding color performance
• Significantly wider color gamut 
• Increase in the display brightness as well as 
• Improved energy efficiency

This allows for rich, vivid colors that closely resemble those found in nature, offering viewers a more realistic visual experience. The main applications are in medical imaging and professional video production, where accurate color representation and a wide color range are crucial.

You would like to learn more about Quantum Dots? Please find CODICO’s latest video here.

More detailed information can also be found within CODICO’s website.

Please contact Peter Björkstrand, CODICO Regional Sales Manager for Nordics, for more details.

About CODICO
CODICO stands for the design-in-distribution of high quality electronic components. The widespread product portfolio includes active and passive elements as well as products from the field of connection technology.The company operates from the Austrian headquarters in Perchtoldsdorf on the southern outskirts of Vienna as an independent privately owned company, and maintains a large number of sales offices in Germany, Denmark, Italy, France, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Sweden, the UK, and has other partner companies in Central and Eastern Europe on its team. Backed by a high level of technical expertise, CODICO puts its focus on the Design-In sector. What makes CODICO particularly special is the providing of technical support from the development phase through to the end product, as well as the marketing and sale of exclusively top quality products.