MCG Reports
The MCG miniature imaging device report series covers the performance, tecnology, and markets for the high definition, full color, video rate displays used in projectors, viewfinders, viewers, and personal displays. The series consists of the following reports:
Miniature Imager Costs
This study and spreadsheet cost model compare fabrication costs of more than 10 miniature imager device (MID) designs that use CMOS backplanes, imagers on a chip designed for use in projection and personal displays. The study compares both the current costs for SVGA definition imagers as well as the projected costs for future high definition SXGA devices. (January 1997)
Miniature Imager Performance
This study analyzes the performance of 11 alternative imager designs that can be use in either projection or personal viewers. The study looks beyond the first order efficiencies of imaging devices themselves. For projectors the critical relationship between throughput and imager area are explored as well as secondary effects related to scattering, diffraction, and divergence. For single imager personal display systems, the relationship between imager size and field of view and the brightness/power tradeoff are quantified. The current and expected performance of the competitive systems are quantified. (April 1997)
Markets for Personal Viewers and Displays
The converging markets for information, entertainment, and communications systems are driving the evolution of the fourth wave of computing systems that require compact and portable, full color video displays. Markets of interest include the exploding markets for camcorders and digital cameras, palmtops ranging form PCS cellphones to personal digital assistants, and the potential new market for head mounted monocular and stereographic displays. MCG has initiated a major market study program to segment and quantify the market for personal viewers and displays. The study will define market requirements and quantify system demand. Display definition and color requirements will be delineated; system and display price points defined. (July-Dec 1997)
Opportunities for Rear Projection Monitors
A report by McLaughlin Consulting Group will examine the technical and commercial feasibility of a rear projection monitor. Two monitor products will be examined. A high performance 24 inch UXGA full color video capable desktop monitor at a $2,000 price point, and a high volume 17 inch equivalent XGA monitor targeted at a street price of $500. (August 1997)