IPad mini tablet creating the third generation, Apple has opted for LCDs with oxide TFTs, reports Patently Apple. This solution is not only possible to reduce the thickness of the tablet, but also almost halve energy consumption. Release of the new iPad mini is expected in October this year.
According to sources from the supply chain Apple, the company has recently appealed to partners in Asia to develop a new 7.9-inch display for the iPad, which would be used in the technology of oxide thin film transistors.
Companies will produce displays Samsung Display and LG Display. The companies have agreed to invest in upgrading the equipment necessary for the transition to the use of technology oxide TFTs. It is known that at this stage, this technology provides far lower percentage of usable products.
Attractiveness of oxide thin film transistors as compared with amorphous silicon transistors is a much smaller power consumption. On one hand, they are characterized by a significantly lower leakage currents and on the other - run at lower voltage. Lower power consumption to reduce the size of the battery. Another advantage of such displays of transistors is provided an opportunity to improve the accuracy of touch screens because these transistors produce less electromagnetic interference.
Finally, as reported, Apple is planning to further innovation in the design of displays. Thus, opt N-type transistors instead of P-type currently used, is to increase the light transmission panels, thereby reducing the power consumption of the backlight.
It is expected that innovative LCD display will allow Apple to reduce by one third the thickness of the new iPad mini compared to its predecessor. Waist iPad mini 2 is 7.5 mm, so that a 30 percent reduction in thickness of 5.25 mm will produce tablet on iOS. For this reason, the third generation of the compact 7.9-inch "tablet" is rumored to be called the iPad mini Air, iPad mini and not 3.