From miniLED to microLED: Q&A with Ennostar chairman Lee Biing-jye
Ennostar, a holding company jointly established in October 2020 by LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Epistar and vertically-integrated LED firm Lextar Electronics, focuses on development of miniLED backlighting and RGB miniLED fine-pitch displays. F.....»»
Moxie Marlinspike Has Stepped Down as CEO of Signal
Signal founder Moxie Marlinspike is stepping down as CEO of the company, he announced in a blog post on Monday. Executive chairman Brian Acton will serve as acting CEO until a replacement is found. From a report: "Every day, I'm struck by how boundle.....»»
Innolux unveils miniLED-backlit gaming panel
Innolux has unveiled a 27-inch 1,440p IGZO 300Hz miniLED-backlit gaming panel matched with Nvidia-developed Esports Vibrance, Dual-Format, and Reflex Analyzer functions for its GPU, according to Innolux......»»
Lead times for high-end SoC testers extend to over 6 months, says Advantest
It will take at least six months for Advantest to deliver its high-end SoC testing equipment as shortage of key chip components needed to power the equipment has constrained the company's production, according to Alex Wu, chairman and president of Ad.....»»
Sony Will Explore Building Electric Cars
At CES in Las Vegas this evening, Sony's Chairman, President and CEO Kenichiro Yoshida showed off a brand new prototype of its Vision S concept electric car, and announced that the Sony Group is starting a new division -- the Sony Mobility Inc -- whi.....»»
Low-power chips to bridge metaverse gap, says NXP Greater China chairman
There has been a large gap between imagination and realization when it comes to the metaverse, according to Ting Wei Li, chairman of NXP Greater China. However, nowadays, Li says low-power chips and relevant software and hardware upgrades are expecte.....»»
NXP says imaging radar and LiDAR equally popular with carmakers
Imaging radars and LiDARs have been equally popular in the global automotive supply chain as carmakers are considering both for their future vehicle development, according to Ting Wei Li, chairman of NXP Greater China......»»
Sanan Optoelectronics still waiting to become miniLED supplier for Apple
China-based LED chip maker Sanan Optoelectronics has been attempting to become a supplier of miniLED chips for Apple, but has not yet passed Apple's certification, possibly due to insufficient stability in quality and patent issues, according to indu.....»»
Acer cautious about market changes due to long shipment time, says chairman
Acer takes a cautious attitude toward unpredictable changes in market conditions which are likely to arise from long delays in shipping products, according to company chairman and CEO Jason Chen......»»
Some Billionaires Embrace Cryptocurrencies in Case Money "Goes to Hell"
Hungarian-born billionaire Thomas Peterffy, chairman of Interactive Brokers Group, says the online brokerage is now expanding the cryptocurrencies it offers its customers after sensing "urgency" from their clients to get in. He still hasn't decided.....»»
Solomon uses AI 3D vision to control robotic arms
Solomon Technology has applied AI-based 3D vision software to control the movement of multiple robotic arms to reach harmonious collaboration among them, according to company chairman Johnny Chen......»»
Quanta chairman expects sales to be driven by metaverses
Quanta Computer chairman Barry Lam expects metaverses to become the next growth drivers for his company......»»
Specialty DRAM shortage to partially ease in 2H22
The supply of specialty DRAM memory will remain constrained in 2022, but the arrival of additional foundry capacity will partially ease the tight supply, according to Nicky Lu, chairman for fabless chipmaker Etron Technology......»»
High-end LED DDI remains in short supply, says Macroblock chairman
While demand for entry-level LED display driver ICs (DDI) will remain weak in first-quarter 2022, supply of high-end LED DDI will still be 10-20% short of demand, according to Yang Li-chang, chairman for LED driver IC design house Macroblock......»»
MicroLED mass transfer cost dropping fast, says PlayNitride chairman
Cost of mass transferring micro LED chips from epitaxial wafers onto backplanes will keep dropping to NT$10 (US$0.36) per square meter in 2025, according to chairman and CEO Charles Li for PlayNitride......»»
MiniLED patent lawsuit against Apple could impact supply chain
Taiwan-based LED manufacturer Genesis Photonics has filed a lawsuit against Apple for patent infringement in Taiwan. Among the alleged infringements includes miniLED backlights in Apple's iPad Pro. The lawsuit could have a major impact on the entire.....»»
E Ink Holdings has 2022 production capacity booked up
Electronic paper (e-paper) maker E Ink Holdings has its production capacity booked up in 2022 as clients have made down payments, according to company chairman Johnson Lee......»»
Acer chairman eyes component supply improvement in 1Q22
Acer chairman Jason Chen believes component shortages will have a chance to improve significantly in the first quarter of 2022......»»
ABF substrate supply to see 20% shortage throughout 2022, says Unimicron
The supply of ABF substrates will continue to be at least 20% short of demand in 2022, and the crunch may start to ease only after most of new capacities at suppliers come online in 2023, according to Tzyy-Jang Tseng, chairman of Taiwan's leading IC.....»»
Suppliers start shipments for 27-inch iMac without miniLED display
Suppliers have kicked off their shipments in small volume for the new 27-inch iMac set for launch in 2022, but the device will not come with a miniLED display as previoulsy speculated, according to industry sources......»»
Highlights of the day: Apple suppliers ship new 27-inch iMac
Apple's suppliers have started shipments of the new 27-inch iMac, but the device does not come with a miniLED display as previously speculated. Unimicron expects ADF substrates to remain in short supply in 2022. Taiwan is going to showcase 100 startu.....»»