According Digitimes’ sources, Apple’s next generation 9.7-inch iPad will use G/F2 (DITO) thin-film type touch screen, similar to that found in the iPad mini in order to make the device thinner and lighter.
“Apple’s current 9.7-inch iPad models use a G/G touch screen structure,” Siu Han and Alex Wolfgram report for Digitimes. “Apple’s move to use DITO technology shows the company is looking to bump up its competition in the tablet segment and that it has more adequate supply to the technology compared to one-glass-solution (OGS) technology.”
The report went on to suggest that Apple will be purchasing the G/F2 (DITO) touch screen from their current suppliers.
“The supply chain for Apple’s next-generation 9.7-inch iPad will be similar to the iPad mini’s, with Japan-based Nitto expected to supply thin-film materials and Nissha Printing touch screen modules,” Siu Han and Alex Wolfgram explained.
According to the report:
[quote] Taiwan-based TPK will be responsible for the device’s lamination while LG Display (LGD) and Sharp will provide panels.
Additionally, upstream touch screen providers are expected to be able to provide 4-5 million units a month throughout 2013 while DITO technology production yields are expected to be greatly improved.[/quote]
Source: Digitimes
