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Sharp Chasing Technology

2009.11.30

Atul Goyal, CLSA research analyst, thinks Sharp is making a mistake by chasing technology with its new Sakai-based LCD factory, the world’s largest. I beg to differ. Sharp is leading in areas that give the company a technological advantage and the size gives it a cost advantage. UV2A is a good example of both. Sharp’s [...]

Sharp & Sony Cooperate in LED Backlight

2009.11.23

Nikkei Business Daily reported that Sharp will supply Sony with LED backlight units (BLUs). The article does not specify for what application, but my guess is LCD TV. Sharp and Sony already work together: Sharp Display Products where Sharp owns 66% and Sony the rest. This development, if true, will strengthen ties between the two [...]

Samsung Loses LCD Patent Dispute, Sharp Wins

2009.11.10

Samsung lost a LCD patent-infringement case brought upon by Sharp. The US International Trade Commission upheld a ruling by an ITC administrative judge on Monday stating that Samsung infringed on four of Sharp’s LCD patents. The LCD patents are related to improving viewing angles and response times. The ITC also said that Samsung must stop [...]

Sharp G10 LCD Fab Yields Lower Than Expected

2009.11.08

Sharp’s G10 (10th Generation) TFT LCD fabrication plant located in Sakai, Japan is the world’s largest, but yields at the fab have been lower-than-expected. LCD panel production commenced on October 1 and originally planned for monthly LCD glass substrate input capacity to reach 36,000 by the end of 2009. At the current rate it might [...]

Sharp Begins Production at World’s Largest LCD Fab in Sakai

2009.10.03

World’s Largest On October 1, 2009, Sharp begin operations at its 10th generation LCD fabrication plant located in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Construction started two years on November 1, 2007. The G10 glass substrate measures 2880 x 3130mm and the monthly input capacity will be at 36,000 glass substrates per month with a maximum [...]

Opening LCD Doors: Taiwan and China

2009.10.01

Opening Doors Hsien-lin Huang, an official at Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, shared that the island is considering allowing Chinese investors to purchase stakes in the country’s LCD and semiconductor companies. Taiwan is also considering to allow local LCD and semiconductor companies to set up plants in China and purchase stakes in mainland Chinese businesses.
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