Display Technology News Roundup 05.08.20
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iPhone SE has an exclusive lcd screen supplier, it’s JDI "Apple’s new SE series iPhone is currently exclusively supplied by its previous major LCD screen supplier, Japan Display Company (JDI). However, Sharp, which was acquired by Hon Hai Precision in 2016, subsequently also will supply LCD screens..." via Gizchina
LCD woes and coronavirus help to send LG Display spiralling into its fifth consecutive quarter of loss "LG Display is actively trying to address this by divesting itself from LCD production as much as possible, in order to focus on more lucrative OLED displays, which it hopes will account for 50 per cent of revenue in 2021." via The Register
AUO to demerge commercial and industrial businesses "AU Optronics (AUO) has announced that it will spin off its commercial and industrial display businesses, to be run by a wholly-owned entity ... Da Qing..." via DigiTimes
Pure red LEDs fulfill a primary goal "Making pure red LEDs from nitride crystals is a goal that has so far frustrated engineers. However, these LEDs are vital for building the next generation of energy-efficient micro-LED displays to follow OLED displays and for creating lighting with color tuning. Now, for the first time, a team of electrical engineers at KAUST has succeeded in making these LEDs." via Phys.org
Take Five: Trade War II "In response to U.S. talk of slapping on more tarriffs, stopping U.S. pension money from investing in China and even stripping it of sovereign immunity, China has only offered verbal rejoinders so far. But could it decide to renege on its trade deal commitments to purchase U.S. agricultural products?" via Reuters