AU Optronics Unveils 5000:1 Ultra High Static Contrast Ratio LCD TV Technology

AU Optronics Unveils 5000:1 Ultra High Static Contrast Ratio LCD TV Technology

October 16, 2007

The Latest Commercialized LCD TV Technologies Meet the
Trends of Thinner, Lighter Designs; Power-saving; and
Environmental Protection


    HSINCHU, Oct. 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- AU Optronics
Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX:
2409; NYSE: AUO) today introduced its advanced
commercialized LCD TV technologies, strengthening its
pioneering role as the industry technology innovator. In
response to the current concerns regarding a greener
environment, AUO's newly launched TV technologies not only
demonstrate ultra-high contrast ratio, and thinner, lighter
and power-saving technologies, but also show AUO's
commitment to being a global corporate citizen. 

    AUO's advanced LCD TV technologies will be demonstrated
at FPD International 2007, from October 24 to October 26, in
Yokohama Japan. 

    The third generation of AMVA technology -- reaching
5000:1 ultra-high static contrast ratio to enhance dimmer
image performance 

    Following successful launches of the 1200:1 contrast
ratio AMVA technology in 2005, and the 2500:1 contrast
ratio AMVA technology in 2006, AUO today introduced its
5000:1 ultra-high static contrast ratio AMVA technology, by
implementing new bump-less pixel design, optimized color
resist, and integrated backlight structure and optical
film. This ultra high contrast ratio technology not only
can enhance dimmer image performance in large-sized panels,
but it can also maintain features of high transmittance, low
color washout and a wide viewing angle. Although LED-backlit
LCD TV panels have better dynamic contrast ratio
performance, LED-backlit LCD TV panels in reality have not
been widely popularized and started into major mass
production yet. Thus, AUO's newly-launched 5000:1 contrast
ratio AMVA technology with CCFL backlight is on the top of
the static contrast ratio ranking.

    Soon-to-be-mass produced 20 mm TV module -- featuring
ultra-slim and extra-light designs and fulfilling simple
but stylish product trend

    By means of new film combination design, AUO has
successfully developed ultra-slim and extra-light LCD TV
technology to fully meet the TV market trend. This new TV
technology is able to successfully prevent lamp-mura
issues, thus maintaining original brightness and
significantly reducing module thickness without changing
the amount of CCFL used for the backlight. Taking a 32-inch
LCD TV panel as an example, AUO is able to shrink the size
of the module from 32.5 mm thick to 20 mm and reduce the
total weight by 2 kilograms.  

    So far, AUO has successfully developed a serial of
ultra thin LCD TV panels, including the mainstream sizes of
32-, 37- and 42-inches. In addition, the newly launched
ultra-slim and extra-light TV technology is expected to
start mass production in Q1 2008 and can be applied to all
LCD TV panels.

    The latest eco-LCD TV technology, saving up to 50% in
power consumption

    Taking global warming seriously, AUO has developed its
latest eco-LCD TV technology with energy-saving and
environmental protection features by optimizing and
improving the CCFL backlight design. Taking a 32-inch LCD
TV panel as an example, AUO is able to reduce power
consumption by up to 50% and yet retain the 500 nits
brightness and 3000:1 high contrast ratio, even providing
better image quality performance than traditional LCD TV
panels. If every household watched television for six hours
per day, the electric power consumption would save 158
kilowatt hour per household per year, and save more than
109 kilograms of CO2 into the air. AUO's newly-introduced
eco-LCD TV technology is scheduled to start mass production
in Q1 2008.

    "In terms of large-sized TFT-LCD technology
development, in addition to continuously enhancing our
current LCD TV technologies -- Advanced MVA (AMVA)
technology with low color washout and high contrast ratio;
AUO Simulated Pulsed Driving (ASPD) technology to solve
blurred motion problem; HiColor technology to achieve over
100% color saturation; and AUO Picture Enhancer (APE)
technology with clear depth of image, we have been aware of
the importance of energy-saving and environmental
protection," said Dr. BD Liu, Vice President of AUO
Technology Center. "AUO Technology Center has
implemented green concepts into the R&D process so as
to not only enhance product efficiency and practice
eco-design, but also to provide clientele high value-added
products."

    Other AUO advanced technologies will also be
demonstrated at FPD International 2007 including AUO's new
generation of HiColor technology. By adding the Multi
Primary Color technology, the gamut of display covers more
yellow and cyan than conventional RGB displays, which
results in excellent color performance, particularly for
colors of sky, lake and metal.

    Pictures for the above news release can be downloaded
from AUO corporate website URL:
http://auo.com/auoDEV/pressroom.php?sec=Photos&ls=en

    Any use of photographs must cite the source thereof is
from AU Optronics Corporation

    About AU Optronics

    AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO") is one of the top
three largest manufacturers* of large-size thin film
transistor liquid crystal display panels
("TFT-LCD"), with approximately 20.2%* of global
market share with revenues of NT$293.1billion (US$9.0bn)*
in 2006.  TFT-LCD technology is currently the most widely
used flat panel display technology.  Targeted for 40"+
sized LCD TV panels, AUO's new generation (7.5-generation)
fabrication facility production started mass production in
the fourth quarter of 2006.  The Company currently operates
one 7.5-generation, two 6th-generation, four 5th-generation,
one 4th-generation, and four 3.5-generation TFT- LCD fabs,
in addition to eight module assembly facilities and the AUO
Technology Center specializes in new technology platform and
new product development.  AUO is one of few top-tier TFT-LCD
manufacturers capable of offering a wide range of small- to
large- size (1.5"-65") TFT-LCD panels, which
enables it to offer a broad and diversified product
portfolio.

    -- DisplaySearch 2Q2007 WW Large-Area TFT-LCD Shipment
Report dated Aug 
       7, 2007.  This data is used as reference only and
AUO does not make any 
       endorsement or representation in connection
therewith. 2006 year end 
       revenue converted by an exchange rate of
NTD32.59:USD1.

    Safe Harbour Notice 

    AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the
"Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), the world's
third largest manufacturer of large-size TFT-LCD panels,
today announced the above news.  Except for statements in
respect of historical matters, the statements contained in
this Release are "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities
Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange
Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements were based on
our management's expectations, projections and beliefs at
the time regarding matters including, among other things,
future revenues and costs, financial performance,
technology changes, capacity, utilization rates, yields,
process and geographical diversification, future expansion
plans and business strategy. Such forward-looking
statements are subject to a number of known and unknown
risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to
differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
statements, including risks related to the flat panel
display industry, the TFT-LCD market, acceptance and demand
for our products, technological and development risks,
competitive factors, and other risks described in the
section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Form 20-F
filed with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission on June 1st, 2006.



    For more information, please contact:

     Rose Lee					
     Corporate Communications Dept		
     AU Optronics Corp				
     Tel:   [phone] x3204			
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     Yawen Hsiao 
     Corporate Communications Dept.
     AU Optronics Corp.
     Tel:   [phone] x3211
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