Last update: Wednesday 22 May 2013 [269 news items]
Display Taiwan 2010: AUO exhibits full lineup of display applications
Jun 9, 09:42
AU Optronics (AUO) is taking part in Display Taiwan 2010 at Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1 from June 9-11 to showcase its full lineup of display products.
TSMC extends OIP to speed up new designs
Jun 8, 12:16
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced its Open Innovation Platform (OIP) - the foundry's design enablement initiative to accelerate time-to-market, improve...
Toshiba announces a notebook supporting Blu-ray 3D
Jun 7, 16:09
Toshiba has announced a notebook featuring playback of 3D content in the Blu-ray 3D format, the dynabook TX/98MBL, which will be available at the end of July in the Japan market.

Computex 2010: Touch panel players showcase latest touchscreen technologies
Jun 4, 02:05
Touchscreen products are one of the focuses during Computex Taipei 2010, despite there being no special section dedicated to the segment. But with vendors of handheld devices such...

Kingston sees smartphone and 3D TV as catalyst for future DRAM
Jun 3, 15:12
Sales of DRAM chips will remain bullish in the second half of 2010, thanks to increased demand from the smartphones, 3D TVs and other new applications, according to David Sun, co-founder...

Computex 2010: Tablet PCs, e-book readers and 3D products are the spotlights
Jun 1, 12:23
Computex Taipei 2010, which will take place during June 1-5, will have 1,715 global IT players exhibiting their products across 4,861 booths. The show is expected to attract 35,000...
Asustek to launch 3D all-in-one PC in August
May 27, 15:42
Asustek Computer plans to launch a 3D all-in-one PC using Nvidia's 3D Vision in August, according to sources from PC players.
Global 3D TV shipments to reach 4.2 million in 2010, says iSuppli
May 26, 16:00
Global 3D TV shipments are expected to reach 4.2 million units in 2010, thanks to increasing traction and acceptance from enthusiastic early adopters. Global 3D TV shipments will...
Aiptek to offer 3D pico projectors in March 2011
May 26, 15:40
Taiwan-based Aiptek International will offer 50-lumen glasses-based 3D pico projectors in March 2011 and 100-lumen glasses-free models in 2012, according to the company.
Aiptek debuts 3D imaging product lines
May 26, 14:04
Aiptek International, a Taiwan-based maker of digital imaging devices for sale under the own brand Aiptek, on May 25 unveiled the i2, a pocket-size 3D HD digital video recorder for...

AUO invests in China-based 3D display software developer
May 25, 15:01
Taiwan-based TFT-LCD panel maker AU Optronics (AUO) on May 24 announced the investment of up to HK$90 million (US$11.5 million) in Shenzhen Super Perfect Optics.
Vivitek introduces 95-inch screen short-throw projector
May 21, 16:46
Vivitek has introduced a short-throw front projector with a projected screen size of 95-inch in the Taiwan market, and the company aims to ship 200,000 projectors worldwide in 2010,...
Computex 2010: Nvidia to set up 3D experience center
May 21, 11:27
Nvidia will set up an experience center for 3D displays during Computex 2010 to promote its 3D Vision solution.
Lenovo expected to launch a 3D notebook in 3Q10
May 12, 16:03
Lenovo is expected to release a stereoscopic 3D notebook in the third quarter of 2010 using a polarized glasses solution, according to market watchers.
May 7, 16:51
Taobao, China-based online auction and B2C online shopping services provider under the Alibaba Group, on May 6 signed for cooperation with VISA to offer 3D secure paymet services...
PTI sees MCP, SiP contributions grow in 1Q10 revenues
May 7, 10:29
Memory backend supplier Powertech Technology (PTI) managed to push the revenue ratios of its non-memory MCP (multi-chip package) and SiP (system-in-package) services to 11% and 9%,...
Samsung sees sequential decrease in LCD sales in 1Q10
Stockwatch - Apr 30, 15:53
Samsung Electronics has announced revenues for its LCD business in the first quarter of 2010 totaled 6.85 trillion won (U$6.14 billion), down 6.04% sequentially but up 40.37% on ye...
MediaTek and MStar ready to launch 3D TV chips
Apr 30, 15:08
IC design houses MediaTek and MStar Semiconductor are both ready to launch chipset solutions for 3D TVs of which sales are expected to gain momentum in the second half of 2010, according...
Major growth in TSV metrology/inspection equipment expected, says The Information Network
Apr 30, 10:42
The market for metrology/inspection equipment for 3D through silicon via (TSV) semiconductor packaging looms large, according to The Information Network. The desire for smaller, lighter...
Wistron chairman expects only 50% of revenues to come from notebooks in 2011
Apr 26, 14:01
Wistron chairman Simon Lin expects the company's revenue proportion from the notebook segment to drop to 50% in 2011, down from the company's estimated 65% for 2010, and enabling...
AUO forecasts 3D TV sales to reach 4-5 million units in 2010
Apr 23, 15:22
AU Optronics (AUO) is optimistic about 3D TVs in 2010 and expects global 3D TV shipments to reach 4-5 million units, according to company executive VP of global business unit Paul...
China market: 3D CBHD players to be available by end of 2010
Apr 19, 10:52
A technical working group formed by members of the China High-definition Disc Industry Promotion Association (CHDIA), which promotes the development of the home-grown blue-laser standard...
Finetech Japan 2010: Exhibitors showcase latest 3D, e-paper technologies
Apr 19, 10:30
Color e-paper and 3D glasses-free display products were a major attraction at the just concluded Finetech Japan 2010 in Tokyo.
LCD panel makers vying for 3D notebook panel orders from Asustek
Apr 16, 16:30
LCD panel makers including Chimei Innolux Corporation (CMI), Samsung Electronics and LG Display (LGD) are eyeing the opportunity to supply 3D panels for Asustek Computer's 17-inch...
Global 3D LCD TV market likely to reach four million units in 2010, says Digitimes Research
Apr 14, 15:21
The 2010 global sales volume of 3D LCD TVs may attain four million units, while that of 3D PCs is likely to reach 1.5 million units, according to Digitimes Research.
Sharp develops 4-primary-color 3D LCD
Apr 12, 17:04
Sharp has developed a four-primary-color 3D LCD featuring what it claims to be the industry's highest brightness with low crosstalk (undesirable double-contour "ghost" images)...
China market: Chinesegamer unveils 3D Chinese Hero Online
Apr 12, 10:16
Chinesegamer International, a Taiwan-based developer/operator of online games, and ChangYou (CYou), an online game operator belonging to China-based web portal Sohu.com, have jointly...
Softex Taipei: BenQ launches 42-inch LED-backlit TV
Apr 9, 16:09
BenQ has introduced a 42-inch LED-backlit LCD TV priced under NT$50,000 (US$1582.3) at the ongoing Softex Taipei (April 8-12).
TV makers continue to breathe new life into TV market, says DisplaySearch
Apr 7, 13:59
A deluge of new product announcements so far this year shows that TV set makers are far from running out of ideas, and will continue to bring new features to the global TV market,...
China TV vendors eyeing 3D TV market
Apr 2, 16:09
China-based TV vendors including Skyworth, Konka, TCL and Hisense are eyeing the 3D TV market, with Skyworth leading the way by introducing its 3D LED-backlit TVs to target the upcoming...
E-book reader, cloud computing and 3D to be spotlights of Computex 2010
Mar 31, 16:19
Computex Taipei 2010, which will take place during June 1-5, is expected to have a total of 1,750 exhibitors and 4,700 booths, up from last year's 1,700 and 4,495, respectively, while...
Mar 31, 11:44
Samsung Electronics is sure to attain its goal of selling two million 3D LCD TVs globally in 2010 and may upward adjust the goal, according to Samsung Taiwan president Smile Kim.
IMEC and Synopsys collaborate on 3D stacked IC development
Mar 10, 14:03
Synopsys and Belgium-based Interuniversity Microelectronics Center (IMEC) have entered into a collaboration to use Synopsys' technology computer-aided design (TCAD) finite-element...
Taiwan market: 20% of BenQ LCD TVs will be LED-backlit in 2010, says executive
Mar 9, 15:43
BenQ will begin shipments of LED-backlit LCD TVs in Taiwan in the second quarter of 2010, and expects LED models to account for over 20% of its total LCD TV shipments in 2010, according...
LCD monitor shipments increase 3.8% in 2009, says iSuppli
Mar 5, 16:37
Global LCD monitor shipments increased by 3.8% in 2009 to 176.5 million units, up from 170.1 million units in 2008, according to iSuppli.
- Intel, MediaTek and Elan taking up 60% of global touchscreen controller market
- Wintek expects to see positive turnaround in July 2013; develops Retina display technology, says chairman
- Senao expanding retail chain in eastern China
- Foxconn able to produce carbon nanotube touch panel sizes up to 10-inch
- Buynow expects EPS of at least NT$4.50 for 2013
- HannStar to reach 95% utilization in 2Q13
- Windows 8 expected to take up 5-8% of global tablet shipments in 2013, say Taiwan makers
- One quarter of all notebooks to ship with touchscreens by 2016, says IHS
- Taiwan market: LG launches waterproof smartphone
- Hermes to see revenues grow higher than 10% sequentially in 2Q13
- Elan shipping touchscreen controller ICs for new Nexus 7
- Samsung showcases new displays at SID 2013
- UMC Singapore unit expands and puts focus on R&D
- E Ink launches 3 pigment electronic paper display
- China-based ARM-architecture IC designers to attend 2013 Computex Taipei
- Nanjing Z-Com developing 4G small cells for China market
- Digitimes Research: Global LED tube light shipments to reach 220 million units in 2013
- Solar industry capex hits 7-year low in 2013, says IHS
- Lextar expected to see 2Q13 gross margin rise to 13-14%
- China market: Online gaming revenues over CNY 12 billion in 1Q13, says Analysys
- China Labor Day LCD TV sales surge by double-digit percentage, says IHS
- E Ink unveils low temperature matrix electronic paper display for freezers
- CSOT successfully produces 32-inch Oxide TFT LCD module
- China market: B2C transaction value over CNY133 billion in 1Q13, says Analysys
- Can Ultra HD TVs avoid the fate of 3D sets? asks IHS
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- AEWIN Introduces Newest Multiplayer Gaming System SGA-5010
- Carry Technology Highlights Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi Card Reader Series
- Imagination says third party IP becoming a key driving force for silicon vendors
- EverFocus launches ECOR960 X1 16CH with better image quality and more affordable price
- Leadtek to Show Total Cloud Solutions at Computex Taipei 2013
- Embracing the New Generation Intel Atom Family with DDR3 Memory Support
- Got The Message? Ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of content across a mission critical digital signage network
- Emb' Store On-Demand Software Service for Embedded Computing
- Efficient Network Management for Digital Signage
- Design Benefits of the MI/O Extension Solution
- ATO Solution Co., Ltd. to launch 1Gb SLC NAND Flash after 256Mb/512Mb mass production for the first time in Fab-less industry
- Chilisin's miniature power inductor in 0603/0805 sizes
- Chilisin introduces Thin-film chip inductor 0201 size
- Chilisin at 2012 electronics Munich A5/159 & 260
- Chilisin sunken-type molded power inductor for MXM Graphic application
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- Apple 'among largest tax avoiders in US' - Senate committee (May 21) - BBC News
- Weak eurozone growth hits euro (May 15) - The Financial Times
- German factory orders rise for second month (May 7) - Bloomberg
- Eurozone retail sales fall for second consecutive month (May 6) - BBC News
- China economy to stay commodity-oriented, says JPMorgan (April 16) - Bloomberg
- S Korea in US$15.3 billion stimulus bid to spur economic growth (April 16) - BBC News
- Gold hit by sharpest tumble in 30 years (April 16) - CNN
- FBI probes Boston 'terror' blasts (April 16) - BBC News

Opportunity lies for MEMS energy harvesting: Q&A with Holst Centre general manager Bert Gyselinckx
Digitimes recently interviewed Bert Gyselinckx, general manager of the Holst Centre in Eindhoven, to...

Returning with stronger competitiveness: Q&A with Lu Li-Cheng, Chaintech chairman
Chaintech, a motherboard/graphics card maker, which quit the market once and returned recently, has...

MEMS-enabled energy harvesting: Q&A with MIG executive director Karen Lightman
Digitimes recently spoke with Karen Lightman, the executive director of MEMS Industry Group (MIG),...

Complete mobile platform solutions: Q&A with Broadcom executive VP Robert Rango
In a relentless competition against rivals including Qualcomm, Nvidia and Media in the smartphone chipset...
- Smartphone and tablet industry: The view from Taiwan - May 2012
Taiwan-based companies have a long and successful history of involvement in the supply chain for mobile devices, which for the purposes of this article consist...
- Taiwan motherboard industry overview - May 2012
The year 2011 saw the motherboard industry reverse its trend of declining shipments year-on-year, to post a slight 0.2% growth. This upturn in fortunes was expected...
- Notebook market overview - Jun 2011
The notebook industry in 2010 experienced several major events that significantly changed the industry's ecosystem for the year and the industry is also believed...
- LCD TV overview - Jun 2011
Growth of the global LCD TV market was not as strong as expected in 2010 as the market continued to feel the aftershocks of the economic recession that had hit...
- Trends and shipment forecast for 2H 2012 tablet market
Digitimes Research remains conservative about the prospects for the period, with half-year shipments projected to reach 49.18 million units and whole-year shipments being revised downward to 88.69 million units.
- Trends in the China video market
In addition to strong potential video content demand in China, the market has developed rapidly due to government intervention and delays in establishing copyright protections.
- 4Q12 trends in the Greater China touch panel industry
In the second half of 2012, the market focus is on the iPhone 5, which uses in-cell touch screen technology. Due to the integration of display panels and touch panel functions, the high technological threshold will mean Taiwan touch panel makers are unable to enter the iPhone supply chain.






















