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MegaChips Bridges DisplayPort and HDMI

Megachips is now shipping a DisplayPort 1.2/HDMI 2.0a bridge chip family. The MCDP28 line implements a high-speed level shifter and active-protocol converter (LSPCON) in a single chip. The chips support HDMI level shifting up to a 3.4Gbps data rate, and protocol conversion function up to a data rate of 6Gbps. They are intended for use … Read more

Apple Patents Method to Raise AMOLED Display Brightness

Apple has been granted several new patents, but those that we are interested in relate to AMOLED displays – specifically, raising the performance of these devices. A top-emission AMOLED uses a top electrode with reduced resistance; the emitted light is transmitted directly through the top of the display using this electrode. However, the resistance level … Read more

Outfront Expands Transport Presence

Outfront Media is working with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to roll out new digital screens and campaigns to eight Metrorail stations in New York City. Each of the 72″ LG-MRI displays features an interactive split-screen, showing adverts and real-time customer information. The initial installation of 10 displays (each with 1920 x 1080 … Read more

3LCD Announces Market Share Leadership as #1 Projection Technology

3LCD, the world’s number one projection display technology and a trusted partner for many of the largest consumer electronics brands, announced today at InfoComm 2015 its continued U.S. market share leadership. According to the most recent data from PMA Research (PMA), 3LCD was the leader in the front projection market among the Mainstream and High-End … Read more

Tablet Joins EE’s Harrier Smartphones

EE has a new tablet in the Harrier line, joining the products under the same brand released in April (EE Has Own-Brand Products – From BenQ). Available for both consumers and businesses, the Harrier Tab is an 8″ slate with 1920 x 1080 resolution. It features 4G connectivity and a 1.5GHz octa-core processor (64-bit), running … Read more

Inventec Predicts Falling Annual Sales

Inventec has warned that its annual revenue might decline this year from last year’s NT$435.6 billion ($13.9 billion). The company said it expects to maintain its annual shipment target of 100 million units, but because of changes to its product portfolio, sales could drop year on year. Notebook shipments are predicted to decline, while shipments … Read more