Notice for TFT prices increase and chip shortages
Release time:
2020-11-26 15:04
Source:
The IC and TFT suppliers advised that their capacity are fully booked since 2020 Q3 and it will be continued at least until 2021 Q2. The normal lead time of TFT panels and driver chips will be more than 8 weeks from the previous 4-5 weeks. Here are some reasons,
- As the 5G development, the demand of portable device and the touch products are increasing a lot.
- Samsung and some Japanese companies stop producing TFT panel, changed to OLED.
- The laptop computers and pads have more demands in the Covid-19 situation.
TFT panels and IC takes the main part of our whole lcd module cost, so it seriously impacted the lead time and the cost of our TFT products. That will affect your schedule and cost control, we have the responsibility to let you know in advance.
We advise the customers to make purchasing plan & place order as earlier as possible, we will do our best to prepare enough materials according to your order & plans.
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