Monthly Archives: September 2008

The Great Future of LED TV(1)– LED TV became focus in the IFA 2008

Why use LED backlight? A few days ago in the IFA 2008 hosted in Berlin,many of the branded TV manufacturers introduced LED-backlighted TVs(LED TV),aimed at the top layer of customers. Some leading manufacturers such as Sony and Samsung already introduced …

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LED demand put on hold in 2Q; Taiwan players profitability set to pick up in 2H

Most LED companies, regardless which segment that they are coming from, records a flat 2Q08 performance amid seasonal weakness. A rapid expansion among global LED makers in 1H08 plus a weak demand that is suppressed by a relatively high price …

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LED lighting industry development in the post-Olympics era

Applications of LED during the Beijing Olympics have raised audience’s eyebrows. According to non-official statistics from China, the Beijing Olympics has consumed a total of 500mn RMB worth of LEDs at 36 stadiums, excluding other public lighting applications that are …

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