Apple Considers LX Semicon and LG Innotek Components for iPad OLED Displays [Report]

A new report from The Elec suggests Apple may be looking to shake up its supply chain for iPad OLED components, with LG Innotek now aiming to supply its chip-on-film (CoF) for the tablets. The move reportedly hinges on Apple approving a new display driver IC (DDI) from LX Semicon, with a decision expected this month.The DDI is the part that operates the display, while the CoF is the flexible film that connects it to the panel. An approval from Apple would mean LG Display could start using both LX Semicon's DDI and LG Innotek's CoF on the OLED screens it builds for the iPad.Right now, Apple's OLED iPads use DDIs exclusively from Samsung System LSI, even on the panels supplied by LG Display. If Apple gives the nod to LX Semicon's version, it would be the first time another company has supplied the key component, breaking Samsung's hold.Continue ReadingShare Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, EmailFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube

Jun 24, 2025 - 23:20

Apple Considers LX Semicon and LG Innotek Components for iPad OLED Displays [Report]

A new report from The Elec suggests Apple may be looking to shake up its supply chain for iPad OLED components, with LG Innotek now aiming to supply its chip-on-film (CoF) for the tablets. The move reportedly hinges on Apple approving a new display driver IC (DDI) from LX Semicon, with a decision expected this month.

The DDI is the part that operates the display, while the CoF is the flexible film that connects it to the panel. An approval from Apple would mean LG Display could start using both LX Semicon's DDI and LG Innotek's CoF on the OLED screens it builds for the iPad.

Right now, Apple's OLED iPads use DDIs exclusively from Samsung System LSI, even on the panels supplied by LG Display. If Apple gives the nod to LX Semicon's version, it would be the first time another company has supplied the key component, breaking Samsung's hold.

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