A Digitimes report has cited sources as saying that Apple is, however, concerned over the number of panels that Sharp can manufacture during 2013 to meet its requirements.
The report also said Apple is assessing if AU Optronics' L5C line can manufacture the required number of displays for its mobile devices for 2013. Sharp has licensed its Igzo manufacturing technology to Innolux Corp as well, which may emerge as the third supplier for this display panel for Apple, sources say.
Igzo displays are thinner and lighter than amorphous silicon (a-Si) panels that are currently used in Apple iPhone, iPad and iPad mini. This will reduce the weight of the devices, especially the fourth-generation iPad, which is heavier thaniPad 2 and weighs over 650 gram. With the integration of this type of screen, the upcoming Apple gadgets will be lighter, more power-efficient and require smaller batteries without compromising on run-time.
This information seems to confirm a report on Japanese site Macotakara, which had stated Apple's next iPad will be thinner and lighter than the current model.
Sharp is going through a steep shortfall of Igzo displays, but launched the first mobile to have this screen in Q4 2012. Previously, the third-generation iPad was supposed to feature Igzo displays, but that plan was abandoned when Sharp was unable to produce the requisite number of screens for the model.
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