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Demand for TV, STB and LED driver ICs picking up

Demand for chips supporting TVs, STBs, LED signage boards and audio products has picked up recently as consumers are buying related audio and video devices for the upcoming World Cup 2014, according to industry sources.

TV chip suppliers MediaTek, Novatek Microelectronics and Realtek Semiconductor have landed an influx of short lead-time orders recently which should be instrumental in raising market share, revenues and profitability at the three firms, said the sources.

STB chip maker ALi is expected to see its revenues grow over 20% sequentially in the second quarter of 2014 on increasing shipments of chips for DVD, IPTV and OTT (over the top) STBs, the sources indicated.

Meanwhile, Macroblock is eyeing the booming demand for LED driver ICs and is expected to see its revenues also hike 20% sequentially in the second quarter, said the sources.



Source: http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20140424PD203.html

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