Taiwan power supply makers see strong profit growth in 1Q (Flat Screen TV)

Taiwan power supply makers see strong profit growth in 1Q
Taiwan's power supply specialists Billion Electric, Li Shin International Enterprise (LSE), Ahoku Electronic and Powermate Technology reported significant growth in profits in the first quarter of 2006, thanks to strong demand for LCD TV, handset and game console applications, the Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) reported.
Source: www.digitimes.com

AUO expects large-size panel ASP decrease in 2Q
The ASP (average selling price) for large-size LCD panels is expected to continue falling in the second quarter of this year, according to Max Cheng, vice president and CFO of AU Optronics (AUO).
Source: www.digitimes.com

Taiwan beats Korea in LCD panel revenues, says Displaybank
Taiwan-based manufacturers outstripped Korean companies in TFT-LCD panel revenues in the first quarter of 2006, according to research firm Displaybank.
Source: www.digitimes.com

LCD prices drop with new plants, weak demand
( InfoWorld ) - A string of new LCD factories being built, combined with slow demand for notebook and desktop PC screens, caused LCD prices to fall during the first three months of the year, and the downward trend is expected to continue, vendors and analysts said. Falling prices for LCD (liquid crystal display) screens should help ensure that users find bargains for new monitors, laptops
Source: www.infoworld.com

CMD port protector in Micronas' HDTV design
California Micro Devices announced that Micronas incorporated its single chip MediaGuard CM2021 port protector into their newest HDTV reference design.
Source: www.eetasia.com

Mitac Technology scales down LCD TV business
Although recently circulated industry rumors imply that Taiwan-based Mitac Technology may quit the LCD TV OEM/ ODM business, the company stressed that it will continue competing in the LCD TV segment, despite its recent policy to turn down some orders.
Source: www.pheedo.com