AUO, Innolux optimistic about miniLED backlighting
Taiwan's top LCD makers believe Apple's adopting miniLED backlighting for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro will encourage other device vendors to follow suit, spurring demand for such applications......»»
Apple new miniLED-backlit MacBook Pros enter volume production
Apple has started volume production for new MacBook Pro, with monthly shipments of the notebooks expected to arrive at 600,000-800,000 units during the period from August to November, according to sources from the upstream supply chain......»»
Glass substrates to be in short supply in August-October 2021, says Innolux
A major glass substrate maker began annual maintenance in August 2021 and thus its production capacity has decreased by 15-20%, resulting in a short global supply of glass substrates in August-October, according to James Yang president for TFT-LCD pa.....»»
Epistar expects full utilization for miniLED to remain till year-end 2021
LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Epistar has fully utilized production capacity for miniLED chips used in backlighting since mid-May 2021 and expects the full utilization to continue until the end of 2021, according to Ennostar, its parent company......»»
Compeq optimistic about 2H21
Facing the challenges from chip shortages, inventory adjustments by Chinese handset suppliers, and lockdowns in some Southeast Asian countries, revenues of PCB maker Compeq Manufacturing fell to NT$12.36 billion (US$440 million) in the second quarter.....»»
Acer says customer orders remain brisk
Acer has seen order visibility remain brisk, and is optimistic about its operations in the second half of this year, according to the PC vendor......»»
Innolux to sign long-term supply contract for 10.5G panels from China
Innolux has disclosed it will sign a 12-year (2021-2033) contract with SDP Global (China) for the latter to supply 10.5G panels during 2021-2033, and will pay CNY4 billion (US$618 million) in installment for the deal......»»
Notebook brand companies remain positive about 2022
Despite speculation circulating in the supply chain that notebook shipments may start falling in 2022, brand vendors such as Dell and Asustek Computer remain optimistic about their notebook sales growth next year......»»
Nan Ya optimistic about 2H21
Nan Ya Plastics expects to enjoy more robust growth in sales of its copper foil and other electronic materials in the second half of 2021, while seeking more vertical integration of its supply chain......»»
Lead times at TI still long, sources say
Industry sources have expressed doubts about Texas Instruments' less optimistic outlook for the third quarter, given the still prolonged lead times at the analog IC vendor......»»
Realtek guardedly optimistic about 3Q21 business
Networking IC specialist Realtek Semiconductor has said that it remains guardedly optimistic about its business prospects for the third quarter of 2021 as demand for its products across the board remains robust......»»
Yageo optimistic about 3Q21
Passive component vendor Yageo has expressed optimism about its operations in the third quarter of 2021, citing stable growth in demand for automotive and industrial applications......»»
Highlights of the day: TI reportedly still sees strong orders
Texas Instrutments has given a less optimistic outlook for the third quarter of 2021, but industry sources have claimed that TI still sees prolonged lead times. TSMC has disclosed it is in early talks with clients about the feasibility of constructin.....»»
Intel"s planned comeback: 10nm production now surpassing 14nm, 7nm remains a work in progress
Intel is optimistic about its 2021 outlook. The company reported second quarter net income of $5.1 billion on revenue of $19.6 billion. This is higher than Wall Street's expectations of $18.5 billion in earnings, and the company is now projecting a s.....»»
Intel"s 10nm production now surpassing 14nm, 7nm remains a work in progress
Intel is optimistic about its 2021 outlook. The company reported second quarter net income of $5.1 billion on revenue of $19.6 billion. This is higher than Wall Street's expectations of $18.5 billion in earnings, and the company is now projecting a s.....»»
Substrate maker Leatec optimistic about 3Q21
Taiwan-based Leatec Fine Ceramic, a dedicated maker of aluminum and ceramic substrates needed for manufacturing chip resistors, has expressed optimism about its operations in the third quarter of 2021......»»
Radiant reportedly to begin BLU shipments for new miniLED-backlit Apple devices in August
LED backlight unit (BLU) maker Radiant Opto-Electronics is expected to begin shipments for miniLED BLUs for use in new iPad mini in August 2021 as well as those for use in 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro in August-September, according to industry sources.....»»
A close look at the miniLED backlighting in the 12.9-inch M1-powered iPad Pro
One of the headline features of this year’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro was the miniLED backlighting – or what Apple calls the Liquid Retina HDR display. A pair of new photos posted on Weibo provides a very close look at this tech … more̷.....»»
Apple"s "iPad mini 6" to adopt mini LED backlighting, report corroborates
A next-generation iPad mini model that could launch later in 2021 will use a display with mini LED backlighting, according to a new supply chain report.Credit: FrontPageTechOn Thursday, DigiTimes reported that Apple supply partners are providing mini.....»»
Compeq keenly exploring PCB for non-CE applications
Taiwan's PCB maker Compeq Manufacturing is guardedly optimistic about its shipment prospects for the second half of the year, and will continue to diversify its target markets to rely less on consumer electronics applications......»»
YoungTek benefits from strong demand for IC testing, miniLED backlighting
IC testing service provider and equipment developer YoungTek Electronics (YTEC) has seen strong demand for IC testing services and equipment as well as equipment for miniLED backlighting, according to industry sources......»»