Last update: Monday 23 April 2012 [114 news items]
3D TV growth momentum to slip in 2012, say sources
Apr 23, 16:06
Although the global market for 3D TVs is expected to continue to expand in 2012, the growth momentum will slow down in the year as most top-tier brand vendors are shifting more focus...
New LCD products to be displayed at Softex Tapei
Apr 5, 14:55
Large-sized LCD and 3D LED TVs that have networking functions will be the highlight of this year's Softex Taipei fair.
LG to introduce new 47- and 55-in TV models in 1H12
Mar 14, 01:25
South Korea-based LG Electronics recently announced new 47- and 55-inch TVs for launch in first-half 2012. LG will also introduce high-end edge-lit 3D smart TV products to the Taiwan...
Shipments of 3D LCD TV panels reach 21 million units in 2011, says DisplaySearch
Mar 8, 15:23
Shipments of 3D LCD TV panels spiked to 7.8 million units in fourth-quarter 2011, up by 26% on quarter. As a result, total 3D TV panel shipments in 2011 reached 21.2 million, accounting...
AUO lands 65-inch naked-eye 3D TV panels from LG and Vizio, says paper
Newswatch - Feb 23, 15:12
AU Optronics (AUO) has landed orders for 65-inch naked-eye full HD 3D TV panels from LG Electronics and Vizio, with combined shipments to the two companies to reach 100,000 units,...
Penetration rates of 3D and LED TVs continue to rise in January
Feb 8, 15:03
Recently published market research indicates that in January 2012, among all TV models marketed, 40% supported 3D and 70% of models were LED TVs.
China market: 3D TVs sell well during Lunar New Year holidays
Jan 31, 14:58
Sales of 3D LCD TVs, particularly large-size models, were strong during the 2012 Lunar New Year holiday season in China, according to sources in the retail channel in China.
AUO shipping 55-inch naked-eye 3D TV panels to Toshiba, says paper
Newswatch - Jan 31, 14:11
AU Optronics (AUO) has begun volume shipments of 55-inch naked-eye 3D 4k2k (4000x2000) high resolution TV panels to Toshiba, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News...
China market: Demand for 3D TVs to top 20 million units in 2012
Jan 20, 15:09
Demand for 3D TVs in the China market is expected to grow by 150% to 20 million units in 2012, accounting for 48% of total TV sales in China in the year, according to industry sour...
VIA, SiS achieve results from non-PC industry
Jan 12, 01:05
Taiwan-base chipset makers VIA Technologies and Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS), although already phasing out of the PC chipset market, have both entered different markets and achieved...
3D TV gaining momentum in Western Europe and China, says DisplaySearch
Dec 29, 12:08
Consumer behavior and TV set maker strategies are resulting in widely diverging TV product ranges across the world. While the industry is truly global, regional differences are increasing...
Taiwan market: 3D TV penetration rate to reach 14-15% in 2012
Dec 9, 17:06
Chimei, BenQ and other vendors are expected to launch more 3D TV models in the Taiwan market in 2012 with the penetration rate of 3D TVs in the local TV market to reach 14-15% in...
3D LCD TV panel shipments grew 27% in 3Q11, says DisplaySearch
Nov 23, 10:05
Shipments of 3D LCD TV panels reached 6.6 million units in third-quarter 2011, accounting for 27% growth on quarter. The pattern retarder type and shutter glass type are growing by...
LCD TV shipments rebound ahead of 2011 holiday selling period, says DisplaySearch
Nov 22, 15:08
The year 2011 has been a challenging year for the TV industry. Sluggish consumer demand in developed regions, like North America, Japan and Western Europe, has led to poor profitability...
China market: Vendors slash 3D TV prices to promote sales
Nov 18, 01:15
Most branded TV vendors have adopted aggressive pricing strategies to promote sales of 3D TVs as demand for 3D models is expected to pick up soon on the grounds that the China government...
Taiwan market: LGE to ship 200,000-250,000 LCD TVs in 2011
Nov 15, 16:00
LG Electronics (LGE) is expected to reach its goal of shipping 200,000 LCD TVs in the Taiwan market in 2011, with prospects that shipments might even hit 250,000 units, a 10% growth...
China market: Smart TV demand in 2012 expected to reach 18 million units
Nov 9, 15:46
Demand for smart TVs in the China market may top 18 million units in 2012, accounting for 40% of China's entire TV market, according to an estimate by market research firms in Chin...
China TV brands have strong shipment growth in September
Nov 4, 12:06
Due to China's long holiday in October, shipments of LCD TVs from the top-six China-based brands increased 47.3% on month in September to 5.205 million units. Hisense, TCL and Genesys...
BOE 8.5G LCD line to mass produce in October
Sep 21, 15:08
BOE Technology's (BOE) first 8.5G TFT LCD panel production line began trial operations in June 2011 and is expected to enter mass production in October. According to industry sources,...
Taiwan market: LCD TV sales grow 5% in January-July
Sep 14, 11:32
Sales of LCD TVs in the Taiwan market grew by 5% on year in the first seven months of 2011 with total LCD TV sales for all of the year expected to reach one million units. Sony recaptured...
Shipments of smart TV and STB IC solutions to remain strong in 2H11
Aug 29, 17:01
Taiwan-based IC design houses, including MediaTek, MStar Semiconductor, Novatek Microelectronics and ALi, are expected to see their shipments of IC solutions for smart TVs and set-top...
Amtran profits down sharply in 2Q11
Aug 26, 16:08
Taiwan-based LCD TV maker Amtran Technology has reported revenues of NT$8.39 billion (US$289.06 million) in second-quarter 2011, with a gross profit margin of 10.32%. Amtran also...
MStar wins 3D TV chip order from Skyworth, says paper
Newswatch - Aug 23, 16:56
IC design house MStar Semiconductor has landed orders of single-chip solutions for 3D TVs from China-based Skyworth, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report...
Increasing TV demand coming from emerging markets
Aug 2, 01:35
The economies in developed countries have been weak, which has affected shipments of TVs in 2011. Market estimates for total global shipments of TVs will be around 252 million units...
Toshiba announces new business strategy for India
Jul 22, 15:19
Toshiba and Toshiba India Private (TIPL) unveiled a digital products business strategy and new product line-up in India on July 21. Toshiba plans to move forward in India as TIPL...
Taiwan market: LGE aims to take 50% share of local 3D TV market by year-end 2011
Jul 15, 11:03
LG Electronics (LGE) expects its share in Taiwan's 3D TV market to reach 50% by the end of 2011, compared to 22% in May and 41% in the first half of June.
US FPD TV prices rise in June on 3D demand, says IHS
Jul 14, 09:49
For the third month in a row, US pricing for flat-panel TVs increased in June, fueled by the increasing availability of high-priced active 3D LCD TVs, according to IHS iSuppli.
China market: TV vendors shift focus to rural areas
Jul 12, 13:51
The TV market in China is set to enter a price war in the second half of 2011 due to a slowdown in demand and a lackluster performance in the first half, with vendors to shift their...
Top-five panel makers predict 3D TV penetration to reach 20% at end of 2011
Jul 12, 01:15
The top five panel makers, Samsung, LG Display, AU Optronics (AUO), Chimei Innolux (CMI) and Sharp have been increasing supply of panels for 3D TVs and expect the penetration of 3D...
UBright Optronics to debut in Taiwan OTC market
Jul 5, 16:10
Taiwan-based brightness enhancement film (BEF) maker, UBright Optronics, will soon debut in Taiwan's OTC market. The company's products will extend to large-size LED TV and flat pa...
TV brands in China report decreased shipments
Jun 30, 16:47
Demand for LCD TV continues to dwindle. From the latest statistics, the six largest TV brands in China showed a total of 19% on-month decrease in shipments in May. The global LCD...
Patterned retarder to beat shutter glasses in 2H11 shipments, says AUO
Jun 20, 10:41
An estimated one million shutter glasses 3D TV panels were shipped globally in first-quarter 2011 while shipments of patterned retarder 3D TV panels reached nearly 900,000. But the...
Seasonal demand can still be expected in 2H11, says MediaTek chairman
Jun 16, 11:09
Seasonal demand can still be expected in the second half of 2011 although the global IT industry is unlikely to post strong growth in the period, according to MediaTek chairman Tsai...
Himax unveils 3D timing controller for naked-eye 3D panels
Jun 14, 13:45
Himax Technologies has unveiled an industry-leading 3D timing controller (3D TCON) for naked-eye 3D panels, suitable for handheld applications including tablet PCs, digital photo...
3D TV panel penetration rate may reach 12.3% for 2011
Jun 7, 14:32
Major LCD panel firms Samsung Electronics, LG Display, AU Optronics (AUO) and Chimei Innolux (CMI) have been focusing on increasing the shipments for 3D TV applications.
CES 2011: LG Display's FPR 3D panel
LG Display said its film patterned retarder (FPR, polarized glasses type) 3D technology can eliminate problems associated with shutter glass 3D technology such as flicker, cross talk,...
Photo: company, Jan 12.
CES 2011: Samsung D6500 full HD 3D plasma TV
Samsung Electronics showcased its extended plasma TV line-up of 16 new models across six product series at the CES 2011 in Las Vegas. Samsung's ultra-slim plasma D6500 series is...
Photo: company, Jan 11.
CES 2011: LG Cinema 3D TV, the LW6500
LG Electronics has introduced its Cinema 3D TV, the LW6500, at the CES 2011 in Las Vegas. The LW6500 features LED local dimming backlighting, TruMotion 200Hz, and HDMI 1.4 input...
Photo: company, Jan 6.
CES 2011: LG full LED 3D TV, the LZ9700
LG Electronics will showcase its 72-inch full LED-backlit LCD 3D TV, the LZ9700, at the upcoming CES 2011 in Las Vegas. The LZ9700 features full panel LED backlighting and TruMotion...
Photo: company, Jan 5.
Display Taiwan 2010: AUO 65-inch 3D naked-eye solution
AU Optronics (AUO) showcased a 65-inch full HD 3D TV with lenticular lens at Display Taiwan 2010 from June 9-11. The AUO device offers eight points for naked-eye viewing, meaning...
Photo: Rodney Chan, Jun 17.
- China market: Booming sales of Windows Phones could be short-lived, say sources
- DRAM share of average smartphone BOM falls by half, says IHS
- Tizen-based devices to appear in 2H12
- MediaTek lands 2.5G handset solution orders from Nokia, say sources
- Taiwan solar cell makers plan to increase quotes due to expected order increases from China
- Taiwan 1Q12 display production value down 7.7%, says IEK
- Demand for TV LED backlights to hold in 2H12, say Taiwan LED makers
- Nuvoton looks to strong sales in May and June
- China market: 6.8 million iPhones shipped in 1Q12, says Digitimes Research
- BOE may roll out AMOLED panels at Ordos line in 2014
- Overall value of lighting market to shrink as LEDs displace conventional technology, says Pike Research
- Faraday tapes out 40nm ASICs for 4G LTE base stations, says paper
- US solar firms may request duties on China-made solar modules
- Advantech to deploy marketing offices in third-level cities in China in 2H12
- Taimide completes phase-1 of new polyimide factory
- Proportion of SSD-equipped ultrabooks to fall to 56% in 2Q12, says Digitimes Research
- Korean vendors compete for OLED market
- Lumenpulse receives US patent on technology that converts analog to digital signals allowing lighting control over AC power lines
- Commentary: Solar trade war between US and China looming
- Energy Focus receives LED product order to re-light navy ships
- Suntech responds to preliminary decision on tariffs in US anti-dumping investigation of solar cells from China
- Yingli Green Energy responds to US decision on anti-dumping tariffs
- US levies heavy anti-dumping tariffs on China-made solar cells
- Analog IC designers seeing May sales boom
- High Power Opto begins mass production of blue, green LED chips on silicon substrates
- Digitimes Research: Embedded and standalone integration in NFC IC development
- Digitimes Research: Solar spot prices in Greater China freeze before final verdict of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation
- Digitimes Research: Solar spot prices in Greater China remain flat despite continuous demand from Europe
- Digitimes Research: April 1 solar FIT cuts in Germany to negatively impact solar spot prices
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21-May-2012 markets closed
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| TAIEX (TSE) | 7192.23 | +41.04 | +0.57% |
| TSE electronic | 273.64 | +1.73 | +0.64% |
| GTSM (OTC) | 102.57 | +0.39 | +0.38% |
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- Thousands protest Taiwan leader's inauguration (May 19) - AP (via Google)
- 40% of employees in Asia/Pacific will be mobile workers by 2015, says IDC (May 14) - IDC
- Globalfoundries welcomes President Barack Obama (May 4) - Company release
- India gives 4G to Qualcomm at last (May 8) - Tech Eye.net
- Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala plans US$5.5 billion spending in 2012 (May 9) - Reuters
- French, Greek voters say no to austerity (May 7) - Washington Post
- SK Hynix won't bid for Elpida (May 3) - Wall Street Journal
- Google, authors go head to head over digital books (May 3) - Reuters
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Ravi Subramanian, CEO of EDA firm Berkeley Design Automation
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Algotochip CTO Satish Padmanabhan and company VP of operations Mike Hong
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- Commentary: A Micron-Elpida merger would improve DRAM industry health
- Simon Sze and his invention of floating-gate NVM
- Commentary: Long-term solar material supply contracts increase losses during industry downturns
- Commentary: Grid parity in India may happen sooner than expected
- Commentary: US protectionism on domestic solar industry may backfire
Keeping industrial interesting: Q&A with analog and mixed signal solution provider Maxim
According to analog and mixed-signal semiconductor maker Maxim Integrated Products, the industrial...
Over the next 30 years, the world's middle class (defined as per capita income of more than US$8,000...
Turning C code into silicon in 8-16 weeks: Q&A with semi startup Algotochip
Silicon Valley startup Algotochip specializes in architecting and implementing all aspects of a complete...
The rise of China Star Optoelectronics Technology: Q&A with CEO He Chengming
The ramping-up of 8.5G production at China-based BOE Technology and China Star Optoelectronics Technology...
- 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...
- Taiwan motherboard industry overview - Jun 2011
The motherboard industry began 2010 with optimism and expected to see a reversal of the previous two years' declines in revenues and shipments as the impact of...
- Taiwan DRAM module industry overview - Jun 2011
The year 2010 represented a peak in recent years for the DRAM module industry. Optimism surfaced in the second half of 2009 thanks to a return of demand on the...
- Overview of the Greater China small- to medium-size TFT LCD industry
This DIGITIMES Research Special Report provides a comprehensive overview of the players and market direction of panel makers in the Greater China region, as well as outlining the potential market influence of OLEDs.
- The role of PV in China energy policy through 2015
During China 12th Five Year Plan period (2011-2015), solar PV will be the fastest growing renewable energy. Installed capacity in China grow by tenfold to reach the target of 10GWp by 2015.
- Industry development and government policy in China animation sector
The animation industry production value in China is projected to exceed CNY50 billion by 2015. This Digitimes Special Report provides an overview of the industry, including regional development, government policy and a breakdown of the various market segments.