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Sharp Annual Report 2007 25
Small- and Medium-size LCDs
In line with the shift to higher resolution displays in mobile equipment, led
by mobile phones, Sharp expanded the business for System LCDs, which
ensure high-resolution, high-quality displays. With System LCDs, circuitry
can be formed directly on the glass substrate, helping to significantly
reduce costs and provide thinner profiles and lighter weights in mobile
equipment. Moving forward, besides working to further advance System
LCD technology, we will continue to strengthen development of our one-
of-a-kind LCDs, including a new Mobile ASV LCD that realizes higher
contrast, wider viewing angle and faster response time.
OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
Solar Cells
Demand for photovoltaic power generation is rising amid increasing
awareness of environmental preservation. Sharp was once again the
world’s leading producer*of solar cells in 2006 in terms of production
volume. However, rapidly expanding demand has led to a shortage of
silicon, the raw material used in solar cells, and as such, securing stable
supply has become a pressing issue in the industry. Amid these
circumstances, Sharp strove to expand its procurement route through
long-term agreements with material suppliers while also increasing the
in-house production of silicon for solar cells. We will keep endeavoring to
improve solar cell performance and reduce costs further.
*According to
PV News
, a photovoltaic newsletter in the United States (March 2007 issue)
Others
Sales of other electronic components were buoyant, notably digital tuners,
laser diodes and LEDs for use mainly in digital appliances. We also
developed and started producing a blue-violet laser diode for next-
generation DVDs such as Blu-ray Discs. Sharp aims to create innovative
devices continuously by integrating digital and analog technologies.
New Mobile ASV LCD
Photovoltaic power generation system introduced at a
Californian winery
Tuner module for “One Seg” reception