Month: October 2012

Display Solutions

Magnachip Launches WXGA AMOLED Driver IC for Mobile Applications

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, today announced the launch of its Wide Extended Graphics Array “WXGA” (1280×768) AMOLED driver IC (model: EA8061) targeted for use in smartphone applications. One of the distinct advantages of the WXGA-level driver IC is its extremely high video display resolution, a unique feature not found in standard AMOLED drivers.

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MagnaChip is ramping production of the EA8061 and delivering the AMOLED driver IC to a major Korean electronics manufacturer for use in selected Android-based smartphones this year. MagnaChip introduced its first AMOLED driver IC in 2004 and has been successfully delivering AMOLED driver ICs for use in smartphones, digital still cameras and game consoles.

The EA8061 supports high-definition video based on RGB stripes and features Mobile Industry Processor Interface Display Serial Interface (MIPI DSI), Content Adaptive Brightness Control (CABC), Automatic Current Limit (ACL) and Multi Power Saving (MPS) to deliver performance efficiency and low power consumption.

“The launch of the EA8061 driver enhances our product portfolio of display products and strengthens our presence in the AMOLED driver IC market,” said H.K. Kim, EVP and General Manager of MagnaChip’s Display and Power Solutions. “With the EA8061, we intend to target applications beyond smartphones and mobile applications solidifying our position as one of the top two global AMOLED driver IC designers and manufacturers.”

About MagnaChip Semiconductor
Headquartered in South Korea, MagnaChip Semiconductor is a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high volume consumer applications. MagnaChip Semiconductor believes it has one of the broadest and deepest range of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor platforms in the industry, supported by its 30-year operating history, a large portfolio of registered and pending patents and extensive engineering and manufacturing process expertise. For more information, please visit www.magnachip.com.

CONTACTS:

In the United States:

Robert Pursel

Director of Investor Relations

Tel. +1-408-625-1262

robert.pursel@magnachip.com

In Korea:

Chankeun Park

Senior Manager, Public Relations

Tel. +82-2-6903-3195

chankeun.park@magnachip.com

 

SOURCE MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation

Power Solutions

Magnachip Introduces New PFC Controller

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., October 15, 2012 — MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (“MagnaChip Semiconductor”) (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, today announced the launch of a new power factor correction “PFC” controller (model: MAP8800) that has been optimized for use in LCD TV applications.

The PFC controller plays an important role in increasing the power efficiency of LCD TVs by reducing power consumption up to 95% as it maintains constant current flows during the AC to DC conversion process.

The MAP8800 uses a boost method that functions in CRM (Critical Conduction Mode) that is beneficial not only for LCD TVs, but also for general power supply applications and other lighting devices.

The MAP8800 provides features such as a maximum frequency limiting function to prevent damage to the TV power supply and a DSP (Diode Short Protection) that protects the TV when a boost diode is shorted. Additionally, the MAP8800 provides overvoltage and overcurrent protection as well as feedback protection when the feedback loop is shorted.

“The MAP8800 is an optimum product designed to improve the energy efficiency and power supply stability of LCD TVs,” said H.K. Kim, EVP and General Manager of MagnaChip’s Display and Power Solutions Division. “By consolidating multiple protection circuits within one device, the MAP8800 enables LCD TV manufacturers to design products capable of using fewer parts that can withstand a higher power factor resulting in lower product costs and improved stability performance.”

About MagnaChip Semiconductor
Headquartered in South Korea, MagnaChip Semiconductor is a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high volume consumer applications. MagnaChip Semiconductor believes it has one of the broadest and deepest range of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor platforms in the industry, supported by its 30-year operating history, a large portfolio of registered and pending patents and extensive engineering and manufacturing process expertise. For more information, please visit www.magnachip.com.

CONTACTS:
In the United States:
Robert Pursel
Director of Investor Relations
Tel. +1-408-625-1262
robert.pursel@magnachip.com

In Korea:
Chankeun Park
Senior Manager, Public Relations
Tel. +82-2-6903-3195
chankeun.park@magnachip.com

SOURCE MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation

Investors

Magnachip Schedules Third Quarter 2012 Earnings Release and Conference Call

MagnaChip Schedules Third Quarter 2012 Earnings Release and Conference Call

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (“MagnaChip Semiconductor”) (NYSE: MX) will hold a conference call Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 2 p.m. PDT to discuss the Company’s third quarter 2012 financial results. Participating in the call will be Sang Park, MagnaChip Chairman and CEO and Margaret Sakai, Executive Vice President and CFO. The earnings press release will be issued after the market closes that day.

The conference call will be webcast live and is also available by dialing 1-866-776-2061 in the U.S. or 1-706-679-0298 for all other locations. The conference ID number is 40201672 and participants are encouraged to initiate their calls at least 10 minutes in advance of the 2 p.m. PDT start time to ensure a timely connection. The webcast and earnings release will be accessible at www.magnachip.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available the same day and will run for 72 hours. The replay access numbers are 1-855-859-2056 or 1-404-537-3406. The access code is 40201672.

About MagnaChip Semiconductor
Headquartered in South Korea, MagnaChip Semiconductor is a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high volume consumer applications. MagnaChip Semiconductor believes it has one of the broadest and deepest range of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor platforms in the industry, supported by its 30-year operating history, large portfolio of registered and pending patents and extensive engineering and manufacturing process expertise. For more information, please visit www.magnachip.com.

CONTACTS:

In the United States:
Robert Pursel
Director of Investor Relations
Tel. +1-408-625-1262
robert.pursel@magnachip.com

In Korea:
Chankeun Park
Senior Manager, Public Relations
Tel. +82-2-6903-3195
chankeun.park@magnachip.com

SOURCE MagnaChip Semiconductor