Vol 21 – Issue 46 – Page 4

Ofcom Assigns Mobile to 700MHz

by Raverstead

After much to-ing and fro-ing regarding the use of the 700MHz spectrum, UK regulator Ofcom has said that it will make the band available for mobile broadband services. Ofcom plans to achieve its aim …

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Holst Can Make Washable LED Clothing

by Raverstead

Paul Breddels spoke for the Holst Centre in Eindhoven which is a research centre working on the integration of electronics in and on flexible foils. Applications are in lighting, display, solar, medical and automotive …

Compal Sees Q3 Profit Grow

by Raverstead

Compal Electronics reported 9% sequential growth in net profit for the third quarter, rising to NT$2.6 billion ($83.9 million). Last quarter’s profit was supported by around NT$1.7 billion ($54.9 million) in non-operating, investment and …

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LEDs on Silicon Gaining Traction

by Raverstead

Plessey has achieved 120 lumens/Watt light output with its MAGIC GaN-on-Silicon LED technology. Light output efficiency was said to be greater than 50%. Engineering samples are shipping now, as well as blue die with …

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Taiwan Warns FTA Agreement Risks Competitiveness

by Raverstead

A free trade agreement has been signed between China and South Korea, which Taiwanese companies say could put them at a disadvantage. Acer founder Stan Shih said that tariffs will negatively impact Taiwan’s panel …

DVB-T2 Plans Outlined in Germany

by Raverstead

At a Media Broadcast event in Germany regarding DVB-T2, it was said that private broadcasters in the country plan to launch services using the platform in mid-2016. DVB-T broadcasts could be turned off in …

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HTC Signs Tech Data

by Raverstead

Tech Data Mobile Solutions in the UK has been appointed as exclusive distributor for HTC’s new Nexus 9 tablet.

Panasonic Expands Battery Recall

by Raverstead

Panasonic has expanded the recall of Toughbook H2 battery packs in the USA, which it began earlier this year. The recall now covers battery packs manufactured between June 2011 and September 2012 (previously May …

Colegrove Updates on Touch

by Raverstead

Jennifer Colegrove is from Touch Display Research and talked about touch and touchless input. She started by talking about “what’s hot” in the market, including non-touch areas. Colegrove said that she was one of …

Component Leak Shows Xperia Z4 Size

by Raverstead

The Xperia Z4 is widely expected to be Sony’s next smartphone, and now a website called Future Supplier claims to have seen the touch digitiser for the device. A 5.5″ display with 2560 x …

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LG…And OLED-A is Optimistic About Flexible Production

by Raverstead

The OLED Association (OLED-A) has predicted a 700% rise in flexible OLED capacity between 2014 and 2018. The Association predicts that the combined capacity of Samsung Display and LG Display will rise from 800,000m² …

Toshiba Provides Choice for Signage Customers

by Raverstead

Having introduced a 24/7 signage range (TD-Z) at ISE this year (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 7), Toshiba showed a 16/7 range (TD-E) at Technology Exposed in September (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 38). …