AI boom drives growth for connector maker JPC

Taiwan’s JPC Connectivity is experiencing strong demand for AI and cloud server wire harnesses, with supply shortages compelling overtime production to meet requirements from US customers. The connector manufacturer is expanding beyond its core products to offer third-generation open-rack external power cables, water-cooled connectors, optical modules, and active optical cables.

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Jabil Unveils cutting-edge transceivers to power AI and data centers with Intel Tech

Jabil has introduced advanced transceivers capable of transmitting data at speeds reaching 1.6 Terabits per second, aimed at addressing the increasing demand from sectors such as artificial intelligence and machine learning workloads, high-performance computing, and data center connectivity. These transceivers, utilizing Intel Silicon Photonics technology, support data transmission of 200 Gigabits per lane across both electrical and optical interfaces. They are available in three variants—DR8, DR8+, and 2xFR4—allowing data centers to double their bandwidth capacity without needing infrastructure changes, while also maintaining low energy consumption.

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AUO Display Plus, E Ink to kick off large-format ePaper production by late 2025

AUO Display Plus, a subsidiary of AUO, and E Ink Holdings have signed a term sheet to form a joint venture focused on scaling up the production of large-format ePaper modules. Backed by an NT$390 million (US$11.75 million) investment, AUO Display Plus will hold a 51% stake and E Ink 49%. The new production line will be built at AUO’s Longtan Science Park facility in Taoyuan, with production slated to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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索尼发布新款QD-OLED电视,三星显示供屏

4月2日,索尼电视召开全球新品发布会,正式推出2025年电视产品线。其中包括了三个全新的电视系列,Bravia 5、Bravia 8M2以及Bravia 3。其中5系还是采用了Mini LED电视,但增加了超大的尺寸;而新的8系则继续沿用了OLED面板,不过这次索尼没有像过往那样在8系上使用LG的WOLED面板,而是采用了三星的QD-OLED面板,这样索尼在今年和三星一起成为唯二使用QD-OLED面板的电视厂商。

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