Foxconn Makes Plans for UHD & 8K Panels

IHS Market reports that Sharp is to increase its production of TV panels from its older G8 Kameyama plant. As well as 45″, 55″, 80″ and 90″ UltraHD panels, the company is considering 45″ and 90″ 8K panels. The company has seen low utilisation of the fab and the new sizes are expected to boost this. Although capacity is 25,000 A-si and 45,000 IGZO panels, the fab has been averaging as few as 20,000 substrates input. The fab has been used for TVs, notebook panels and special panels for Apple’s iPad.