February 2, 2009
Displaytech Contact: Satoko Stroud
303.772.2191
satoko@displaytech.com

3M Contact: Katherine Hagmeier
651.575.4368
klhagmeier@mmm.com

Displaytech's Imager Used in 3M's New Industry Leading Mobile Projection Engine

A winning combination of stunning image quality, VGA resolution, low power, and small size

LONGMONT, Colorado, February 2, 2009 -- The emerging category of pico-projectors demands a unique combination of brightness, power efficiency, and small size. So, how do you select the ideal single panel imager for these battery-operated, handheld projectors of the future?

"Designing a pico-projector requires synchronization of the imager, the LEDs and the optical components", said Michelle Bellanca, 3M Projection Systems Business Manager. "We accomplished this optimization with the MM200 projection engine and demonstrated it at CES 2009". Visitors to the 3M booth at CES 2009 were able to hold a fully functional, granola-bar-size projector that used less than 1 watt of LED power and projected a viewable 15" image in a normally lighted room. In a darkened room, stunning 60" or larger images are created. At the heart of the handheld projector is 3M's MM200 Mobile Projection Engine, a highly integrated module about the size of a small matchbox that includes the light source, imager, and optics.

The Displaytech FLCOS imager is a key element of the MM200's low power and small size. All the required video and panel electronics are integrated into the imager silicon enabling it to use less than 100mW and eliminating the requirement for additional imager drive electronics that would make the pico-projector larger and consume more power. 3M's advanced optics and system design, along with the 9.8mm package height of the Displaytech FLCOS imager, enables the MM200 to achieve a 10mm engine thickness. Further, FLCOS imagers generate full color from a single panel at 360 color fields per second over an operating temperature range of -10C to 70C.

Handheld projectors using the MM200 are expected to have rapid shipment growth as these products are introduced into the consumer product market. "Based on our experience delivering over 20,000,000 FLCOS electronic viewfinders for consumer cameras, we are confident our imager production will support the rapid volume ramp this market requires", said Dick Barton, CEO of Displaytech.

"The most common and immediate response of people who see the MM200 demonstration unit is, 'Where can I buy one of these projectors?'" said Barton. "We are excited that people who have never seen a pico-projector hold the MM200 demonstration projector in their hand and immediately tell us how they would use it."

About Displaytech
Displaytech, Inc. is enabling the integration of ultra small image projectors in mobile consumer products by providing high switching speed FLCOS microdisplays. The projectors produce brilliant, real-life, digital images from an extremely small package that maximizes the lumens out per watt of input power. Founded in 1985, Displaytech has shipped over 20-million devices to some of the world's premier consumer electronics companies including Sony, Panasonic, Kodak, Olympus, JVC, Hitachi, Konica-Minolta, Kyocera and Hewlett-Packard. The company has over 75 granted, licensed and pending patents and has received numerous honors and awards including being ranked as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America by Deloitte and Touche in 2005. For more information, visit www.displaytech.com.

About 3M
A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M's core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms - often in combination - to a wide array of customer needs. With $24 billion in sales, 3M employs 79,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60 countries.www.3M.com