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Samsung Display to show off 13.3-inch WQXGA+ (3200×1800) LCD Panel at SID 2013
Samsung Display has confirmed to showcase a number of display technologies at the SID 2013 that begins from tomorrow in Vancouver, Canada. Some of the technologies that attendees can expect on the show floor are the 85-inch Ultra HD panel that is being used in the 85-inch S9 UHD TV; a 4.99-inch full HD AMOLED [...]
Korean Police searches Samsung office over OLED Tech leak
South Korea police raided Samsung Display’s headquarters in Asan yesterday in relation to the OLED tech leak. The Korean police are investigating the case and searched Samsung’s office to get hold of any documents related to the technology. While LG Display claims they didn’t report its rival, spokesperson for Samsung confirmed the visit saying they [...]
Samsung pins WiPower as the future for wireless charging
Samsung recently announced the Galaxy S4 along with a slew of accessories, including a wireless charging pad. The accessory compatible with Samsung’s upcoming phone is powered by Qi standard but Samsung feels Qi’s counterpart – WiPower is the future of wireless power. WiPower is developed by Qualcomm and is based on magnetic resonance charging that [...]
Samsung planning to sell Liquavista to Amazon
Samsung bought the Dutch-based display company Liquavista couple of years back for its Electrowetting display (EWD). Now Bloomberg reports that Samsung is in talks to sell the company because the acquisition didn’t meet its “expectations”. Another reason could be Samsung’s reliance on OLED as the superior display technology. Samsung is reportedly in talks with Amazon [...]
Samsung trying out new pixel layout for AMOLED displays?
Samsung is apparently experimenting with a new pixel layout for its AMOLED panels, claims Digitimes. According to their industry sources, Samsung is trying out a hexagon or a diamond-shaped pixel layout so as to achieve a higher pixel density in smaller sized AMOLED panels. Samsung is trying to achieve a pixel density of over 440ppi [...]
Samsung successfully tapes out 14nm-based test chips
Samsung has announced that they’ve signed an agreement with ARM for 14nm physical and IP libraries and managed to successfully tape out some test chips based on 14nm FinFET process technology. Samsung says the chips processed with 14nm FinFET technology enable PC-like performance with low power consumption. Samsung along with its partners taped out [...]
Samsung To Showcase 4.99-inch Full HD AMOLED Display At CES 2013?
Companies have started rolling out smartphones with full HD displays and it seems Samsung won’t be far behind, if the report by Asiae is to be believed. Despite some technical difficulties, Samsung has managed to develop a 4.99-inch full HD AMOLED display and will make its way first to the Galaxy S IV. The [...]
Samsung Completes Transfer of CSR’s Mobile Connectivity and Location Tech
Samsung has confirmed that they’ve successfully closed the deal with CSR for their mobile connectivity and location technology. As per the deal, Samsung will acquire rights of CSR’s intellectual property related to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS and over 300 CSR employees will join Samsung to work on the development of these technologies. Furthermore, Klaus [...]
STMicroelectronics To Use Samsung Foundry Services
Samsung has confirmed that it will produce STMicroelectronics’ products at their foundry facility using the 32/28 High-K Metal Gate (HKMB) process. Samsung will be responsible to manufacture STMicroelectronics’ new generation 32/28nm SoCs and have already taped-out a dozen of their chips targeted at mobile, consumer and network applications. “A foundry relationship with ST demonstrates [...]
Samsung Developing 13MP Camera Sensors for Mobile Devices
Samsung is currently developing a 13 megapixel camera sensor for mobile phones and tablets, suggests Samsung’s website. Identified as S5K3L2, the sensor is currently development and will support a maximum resolution of 4208×3120 and back-side illumination for improved low light pictures. As for its 12 megapixel sensor (S5K3L1) that was announced last year, it [...]