Unikorn to make microLED for Epistar
III-V compound semiconductor maker Unikorn Semiconductor is expected to undertake outsourced production of microLED panels for LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Epistar, according to industry sources......»»
AUO, Innolux to invest in Ennostar for microLED
LCD panel makers AU Optronics (AUO) and Innolux will invest in Ennostar eyeing the microLED chip production capacity its subsidiary Epistar will set up, according to Ennostar......»»
Sanan to invest in mini/microLED
The largest China-based LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Sanan Optoelectronics will invest up to CNY7.9 billion (US$1.24 billion) to set up production capacity for miniLED and microLED chips at its production base in central China, according to ind.....»»
Epistar, Unikorn developing microLED for TVs, AR/VR devices
Epistar has been developing microLED for use in TVs and large-size commercial displays, while its subsidiary Unikorn Semiconductor focuses on developing smaller microLED chips for AR/VR devices, according to chairman Lee Biing-jye at Ennostar, the pa.....»»
Epistar setting up miniLED capacity in China
LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Epistar is setting up miniLED chip production lines equivalent to annual capacity of 300,000 4-inch wafers in China, catering to local clients, according to chairman Lee Biing-jye for Ennostar, the parent company of.....»»
Epistar expanding miniLED chip capacity
LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Epistar is expanding its production capacity for miniLED chips in China, with overall annual capacity in Taiwan and China to increase from an equivalent of 1.2 million 4-inch epitaxial wafers currently to 1.5 millio.....»»
Ennostar to step up compound semiconductor deployment
Ennostar, a holding company jointly established by upstream LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Epistar and downstream LED packager Lextar Electronics, is looking to accelerate its deployment in compound semiconductors for future growth, according to.....»»
Epistar fully utilizes mini LED chip production capacity
LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Epistar has fully utilized production capacity for mini LED chips mainly due to robust demand for mini LED backlighting from US- and China-based clients, according to industry sources......»»
Epistar to boost shipments of mini LED chips for car backlighting
LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Epistar will increase shipments for mini LED chips used in backlighting of automotive displays beginning in the second quarter of 2022, with such shipments to become a main source of business growth in 2023, accordi.....»»
Samsung continues to boost microLED TVs
Samsung Electronics had originally planned to unveil 76-, 88- and 99-inch microLED TVs in 2021, but even though that plan failed due to production problems, the company continues promoting microLED TVs as its high-end TV models......»»
PlayNitride upbeat about microLED
Taiwan-based microLED chip maker PlayNitride will apply for listing on Taiwan Innovation Board of the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) at the end of February 2022 and is expected to be listed by the end of the year, according to industry sources......»»
MicroLED in AUO new plant roadmap
Panel maker AU Optronics (AUO) is planning to build a new factory in Houli Park, part of the Central Taiwan Science Park (CTSP). AUO president Frank Ko said the new 8.5G plant will cover different technology platforms, including a-Si, LTPS LCD, and m.....»»
The cheapest Samsung MicroLED TV will reportedly cost $80,000
It was back at CES 2018 when Samsung unveiled The Wall, a 146-inch modular MicroLED TV aimed at customers with homes as large as their bank balances. A 292-inch, 8K version was unveiled a year later......»»
Epistar develops SWIR LED chips for bio-sensing
LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Epistar has developed SWIR (short-wavelength infrared; wavelength exceeding 1,100nm) LED chips for use in non-invasive bio-sensing applications, such as measuring blood glucose and blood lipids; Epistar is poised fo.....»»
China makers" aggressive mini/microLED capacity expansions challenge Taiwan LED makers
While Taiwan's LED manufacturing industry stands a chance of establishing a complete mini/micro LED supply chain by virtue of Taiwan's technological capabilities in LCD, LED, semiconductor and precision equipment, China-based LED makers have been act.....»»
Epistar, FitTech expanding production capacities
LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Epistar disclosed that it is expanding miniLED chip production capacity in China and will bring the capacity into operation in the second quarter of 2022. LED probing, testing, and sorting equipment maker FitTech sa.....»»
Epistar, Everlight, Lextar see mixed growth in December revenue
LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Epistar has reported December consolidated revenues of NT$1.931 billion (US$69.3 million), down 2.08% sequentially but up 66.35% year-on-year. LED packaging service provider Everlight Electronics had consolidated sa.....»»
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......»»
PlayNitride showcasing microLED display with PM driver IC at Opto Taiwan 2021
PlayNitride is exhibiting a 1.58-inch microLED display equipped with passive matrix (PM) driver IC for use in wearable devices at Opto Taiwan 2021 optoelectronics exhibition during December 21-23, according to the company......»»
Epistar succeeds in claiming royalty damages from Lowe"s Home Centers
Epistar has won the patent infringement lawsuit against Lowe's Home Centers, a US-based distributor of lighting products, with the US Court for the Central District of California ruling Lowe's to pay compensation of US$2.12 million to Epistar......»»
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.....»»