2016-10-19

Samsung Raises AMOLED Prices to Cover Note 7 Losses

Samsung Electronics scrapped its flagship Galaxy Note 7 after a series of explosion incidents caused by faulty batteries that has dented its brand reputation. Industry insiders estimate the Korean electronic conglemorate might raise DRAM, AMOLED and other component prices to compensate losses incurred from the Note 7 incidents.
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2016-06-20

Did San’an Opto and HC Semitek Raise LED Chip Prices Too?

A report from Korean media ET News claimed Chinese manufacturers San’an Opto and HC Semitek joined Epistar’s lead in raising LED chip prices, which Korean media and others analyzed was a sign that plummeting LED chip prices finally rebounded. However, LEDinside found the Korean media report was not an exclusive interview with senior executives from San’an Opto, nor was it a large scale price adjustment.
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Seoul Semiconductor has developed an innovative LED light source—SunLike—that reproduces a spectrum nearly identical to natural sunlight. The technology is gaining attention for its positive effects on eye health, including reducing ... READ MORE

Pro9™ technology uses Potassium Fluoride Silicon (KSF or PFS) phosphor to boost the efficiency of LED components, especially those delivering higher CRI. Cree LED’s Pro9 LEDs are covered under a technology license from Current Ligh... READ MORE