Oct 21 2014
Dialog Semiconductor plc, a provider of highly integrated power management, AC/DC, solid-state lighting and Bluetooth(R) Smart wireless technology, today announced its DA8901 Multi-Touch IC has entered mass production.
First volume shipments have been integrated into touch modules using Dialog's SmartWaveTM and FlatFrog's optical In-GlassTM touch technologies. These low-cost, optically superior, Windows 8-certified touch modules will feature in a range of PCs, with first products anticipated to hit stores before the end of the year.
"Since announcing the launch of our Multi-Touch sensor IC, we have been collaborating with our technology partner FlatFrog alongside high-volume manufacturing partners to complete the design-in, qualification and pre-production phases required to bring our customer's products to market," said Mark Tyndall, Senior Vice President Corporate Development & Strategy and General Manager Emerging Products Business Group for Dialog Semiconductor. "Having successfully completed this process, we are delighted that a leading PC OEM has realised the unique advantages of the technology and is now entering mass production."
"FlatFrog is pleased to have achieved this major milestone with Dialog." added Dhwani Vyas, President and CEO for FlatFrog AB. "We are excited that consumers will soon have the chance to experience the benefits of superior optical and multi-touch performance provided by our In-GlassTM touch technology as a leading PC OEM brings their PC products to market."
Touch modules featuring Dialog's SmartWave TM MTICs are now available in a range of sizes from 15" to 65" featuring both flat and curved screens. With the touch sensors located around the outside of the viewing area, there is nothing to impede the light from the display providing perfect optical clarity in an ultra-thin, flush edge-to-edge design. Innovations such as integrated gesture recognition, multi-finger pressure detection, unlimited glove support and palm rejection, ensure the technology offers a complete future-proof touch experience.
About Dialog Semiconductor
Dialog Semiconductor creates highly integrated, mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs), optimised for personal portable, short-range wireless connectivity, LED solid state lighting and automotive applications. The company provides flexible and dynamic support, world-class innovation and the assurance of dealing with an established business partner.
With its focus and expertise in energy-efficient system power management and a technology portfolio that also includes audio, short-range wireless, AC/DC power conversion and multi-touch, Dialog brings decades of experience to the rapid development of ICs for personal portable and digital consumer applications, including smartphones, tablets, Ultrabooks(TM) and emerging wearable type devices. Dialog's power management ICs increase the performance of portable devices by extending battery lifetime, enabling faster charging and enhancing the consumer's experience. With world-class manufacturing partners, Dialog operates a fabless business model.
Dialog Semiconductor plc is headquartered in London with a global sales, R&D and marketing organisation. In 2013, it had approximately $910 million in revenue and was one of the fastest growing European public semiconductor companies. It currently has approximately 1,200 employees worldwide. The company is listed on the Frankfurt (FWB: DLG) stock exchange (Regulated Market, Prime Standard, ISIN GB0059822006) and is a member of the German TecDax index. It also has convertible bonds listed on the Euro MTF Market on the Luxemburg Stock Exchange (ISIN XS0757015606).