Second-generation iPad LCD backlight supplier

According to Taiwan media reports, Apple has selected two manufacturers to supply LCD backlight modules for the second generation iPad tablet next year. For more consumers, the names of the two vendors may not be so familiar. But the important thing is that as they enter the Apple supply chain, those expectations for the second-generation iPad will use OLED screen will be dismantled.

Allegedly, Taiwan's Coretronic will provide liquid crystal backlight modules to Chimei and LG Display, LCD panel suppliers for iPad 2 at the same time. Among them, Chi Mei's backlight module will be exclusively supplied by Zhongqiang Optoelectronics, and part of the backlight of LG Display's LCD screens will be from Radiant. All vendors in the supply chain are expected to ship from the first quarter of next year to prepare for the second-generation iPad's scheduled listing.

There have been rumors that the second generation of iPad will use OLED screens, but from the current situation, this can only be considered wishful thinking. Although OLED technology can provide lower power consumption and higher contrast than liquid crystals, the problems such as cost and productivity have hindered Apple from using OLED screens in its mobile products. In fact, as early as 2003, there were news that Apple would use the OLED screen in the iPod. Now it has reached the iPad 2 and the iPhone 5, and it has not yet been implemented.