What is "IGZO"?

A revolutionary display leading the way ahead, using transparent crystalline oxide semiconductors.

"IGZO" is a display made with artificially produced transparent crystalline oxide semiconductor that Sharp is the first in the world to successfully mass produce. Composed of indium, gallium, zinc and oxygen, "IGZO" is a revolutionary technology that makes possible what no other display has been able to achieve. "IGZO" is set to open a whole new range of possibilities, dramatically transforming the way we live.
"IGZO" was jointly developed for mass production by Sharp and Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.

"IGZO" technology has received numerous awards in Japan and abroad

Since "IGZO" became mass producible, it has been used in numerous devices, such as smartphones and tablets, with sensational results. The market has embraced this groundbreaking technology across a broad spectrum, and "IGZO" has received a variety of awards both in Japan and in the rest of the world.
Chunichi Industry and Technology Award (27th), Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award
SID 2013 Display of the Year Gold Award
Nikkei Business Daily Awards for Excellence
Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Ltd. The Best 10 New Products 2012
CEATEC Award 2012 Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award
CEATEC JAPAN Electronic Components Innovation Awards 2012