LED Backlit LCD Monitor Panels Reach 22% Share in Q3 2010

Dec 4, 2009 15:30 Nikkei Electronics Asia

Capitalizing on the slim form factor and energy savings potential, the use of light-emitting diodes (LED) in LCD monitor panels is growing rapidly, and although the desktop monitor market is mature, panel makers and brands are working together to develop new features such as slimness and lower power consumption to rejuvenate the sector, according to DisplaySearch.

Panel makers are using LED backlights in mainstream monitor sizes. Although LED backlight penetration in monitor panels was only 1.4% in Q3 09, current panel maker plans indicate that the penetration could reach 22% in Q3 10, assuming adoption by brands.

According to DisplaySearch's latest Quarterly LED & CCFL Backlight Report, InnoLux was the leading supplier of LED backlit monitor panels in Q3 09, with 34.4% of unit shipments. Other panel makers producing such panels include LG Display, AUO, Samsung and CMO. Brands like Samsung, Dell, LG, Acer, Lenovo, BenQ and AOC began launching LED backlit LCD monitors ranging from 18.5" to 24" in Q3 09.

In Q1 2010, 20", 23.6" and 27" panels will enter the market. In addition, there are small LCD TV sizes such as 26" that are adapting monitor panels, and the LED backlight is also brining the attractions to this segment. TV brands like Vizio are promoting 18.5" and 23" LCD TV using LED backlit monitor panels, and more brands are expected to join in 2010.

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