AU Optronics to Exhibit a Wide Array of Leading Green Technologies

Ccfl BacklightHSINCHU, Taiwan, June 9, 2008 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall viaCOMTEX/ ----AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX:2409; NYSE: AUO) today unveiled the world's thinnest* 13.3-inchTFT-LCD, the world's lightest* 46-inch TFT-LCD with CCFL backlight,and the world's most power-saving 10.2-inch TFT-LCD. These new,leading-edge green technologies are designed to meet the growingworldwide demand for energy-saving 3C products. AUO will showcaseits latest green technologies at Display Taiwan 2008 (June 11-13 inTaipei, Taiwan), together with its novel free form technology andin-cell multi-touch TFT-LCDs. AUO continues to pave the way for thefuture FPD industry through its green innovations and solutions. With AUO's exhibition theme of "Experience the Innovation" atDisplay Taiwan 2008, Dr. LJ Chen, AUO's President and COO, noted,"We have recently announced many exciting technical advances todemonstrate our unflagging efforts under four major domains ofgreen innovations, including Energy Saving, Material Saving,Environment Friendly and Lean Design. Our implementation of fulllevel eco-designs provides clients and consumers withnext-generation green displays. Furthermore, AUO will continue toleverage its innovations in making users better enjoy digital life,with multi-touch technology, curved displays, and free formtechnology. AUO strives to make LCDs with unlimited possibilitiesto be applied everywhere." In addition to the latest ultra slim and energy-saving TFT-LCDs forTV applications, AUO debuted the world's lightest* 46-inch LCD TVmodule with CCFL backlight. The thickness of AUO 46" ultra lightLCD TV module is a significant reduction of almost 40%, with itsweight cut by over 30% comparing to conventional models, fulfillingthe stylish design trends and wall-mount requirements forlarge-sized TVs. AUO has been developing a series of lightweightTFT-LCDs which can save the usage of steel and yet maintain thesame mechanical strength and optical performance. By saving onmaterial and transportation costs, the lightweight innovation isalso reducing the impact on the environment. AUO is also showcasing at Display Taiwan 2008 the world's thinnest*13.3-inch TFT-LCD for NB applications. With polish techniques andmaterial replacements, AUO has successfully developed this whiteLED Notebook PC panel with a thickness of merely 1.9mm(approximately equivalent to a U.S. five-cent coin) and a weight ofjust 138 grams. This ultra thin, extra light NB panel maintains 300nits of high brightness and a 500:1 high contrast ratio. For power efficiency, AUO has developed a single chip 10.2-inchTFT-LCD with only one source IC on chip and embedded gate ICfunction in array process. Comparing to traditional 10.2-inchpanel, which have 3 source ICs and 1 gate IC on chip, AUO's10.2-inch TFT-LCD with GOA (Gate on Array) technology saves almost50% of the IC costs, but still retains the same performance andgives up to 60% savings in terms of power consumption. To meet the dominating design trends of the human interface in theCE market, AUO is debuting the world's first* 8-inch charge-sensingin-cell multi-touch LCD at Display Taiwan 2008. Unlike touch panelscurrently in the market, AUO's in-cell multi-touch TFT-LCDintegrates touch function features into the TFT manufacturingprocess without adding an additional glass. In addition, AUO isdemonstrating two different types of its in-cell multi-touchtechnology through 4.3-inch applications. The voltage-sensing typemulti-touch technology, available with either stylus input or nailinput, can provide better optical performance and anti-glarefeatures with up to 8 point coordinates. The charge-sensing type ismore similar to projected capacitive touch panels, offeringpressure-less finger input as well as multi-touch gesture inputrecognition, which make it a perfect solution for highlyinteractive applications. As the consumer demands for style are also increasing, in additionto curved display technology, AUO has successfully developed anelliptic shaped LCD display with display sizes of 54mm (height) x41mm (width). The elliptic shaped screen is ideal for mobile phoneswhich require ergonomic designs. The novel shape can also beapplied to various handheld devices with compact, space-savingrequirements. The free form displays can bring more flexibility andinnovation to product designs. In addition to the outlook designadvantage, the free-shaped LCDs can also improve the spaceefficiency of the display area and further reduce the materialsused in the manufacturing process. AUO is also revealing other technologies at Display Taiwan 2008, aslisted below: Pictures for the above news release can be downloaded from AUOcorporate website URL:http://auo.com/auoDEV/pressroom.php?sec=Photos&ls=en Any use of photographs must cite the source thereof is from AUOptronics Corporation * Based on available market research information as of June 9,2008. ABOUT AU OPTRONICS AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO") is the world's 2nd largest manufacturer*of large-sized thin film transistor liquid crystal display panels("TFT-LCD"), with approximately 20%* of global market share inQ1/2008 and revenues of NT$480.2 billion (US$14.81 billion)* in2007. TFT-LCD technology is currently the most widely used flatpanel display technology. Targeted for 40"+ sized LCD TV panels,AUO's new generation (7.5-generation) fabrication facilityproduction started mass production in the fourth quarter of 2006.The Company currently operates one 7.5-generation, two6th-generation, four 5th-generation, one 4th-generation, and four3.5-generation TFT-LCD fabs, in addition to eight module assemblyfacilities and the AUO Technology Center specializes in newtechnology platform and new product development. AUO is one of fewtop-tier TFT-LCD manufacturers capable of offering a wide range ofsmall- to large-sized (1.5"-65") TFT-LCD panels, which enables itto offer a broad and diversified product portfolio. * DisplaySearch 1Q2008 WW Large-Area TFT-LCD Shipment Report datedApr 24, 2008. This data is used as reference only and AUO does notmake any endorsement or representation in connection therewith.2007 year end revenue converted by an exchange rate ofNTD32.43:USD1. SOURCE AU Optronics Corp.