Samsung Electronics has developed what it claims is the thinnest LCD (liquid crystal display) pane—just as slim as a credit card—for use in mobile phones. The svelte screen is 0.82 millimeters thick and, combined with a new method for attaching the panel to devices, will allow manufacturers to shave between 1.4 mm and 2.4 mm from the thickness of their phones, Samsung says. The screens, which offer a resolution of 240×320 pixels, will be available in two sizes—2.1 and 2.2 inch diagonal. Samsung expects to mass-produce them starting in the second half of 2007.Since the popularity of Motorola’s super-thin phones, including the Razr, phone makers are increasingly trying to make skinnier phones. The Razr flip phone is 13.9 mm thick. The LCD size reduction comes partly from a new assembly technology developed by Samsung called iLens. Most phone screens use a piece of reinforced plastic that sits a few millimeters above the LCD to protect it. With iLens, Samsung found a way to attach a protective sheet directly onto the display in a way that also improves its shock resistance and readability.In addition, the technique makes the display easier to read outdoors, because it eliminates the reflection that occurs on the plastic sheet used in existing designs, Samsung says. Recently Samsung also announced that it will put a 1 GHz StrongArm processor inside a mobile phone next year. Related content brandpost Sponsored by FPT Software Time for New Partnership Paradigms to Be Future-fit By Veronica Lew Dec 06, 2023 5 mins Vendors and Providers brandpost Sponsored by BMC Why CIOs should prioritize AIOps in 2024 AIOps empowers IT to manage services by incorporating AI/ML into operations. By Jeff Miller Dec 06, 2023 3 mins IT Leadership opinion Generative AI in enterprises: LLM orchestration holds the key to success In the dynamic landscape of AI, LLMs represent a pivotal breakthrough. Unlike traditional AI, which demands frequent data updates, LLMs possess the ability to learn and adapt in real-time. This mirrors human learning and positions LLMs as essential f By Shail Khiyara Dec 06, 2023 10 mins Generative AI Artificial Intelligence brandpost Sponsored by Freshworks How gen AI is joining the holiday shopping season One year after the launch of ChatGPT, the retail industry is embracing generative AI to deliver a variety of benefits By Elliot Markowitz Dec 06, 2023 4 mins Generative AI Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe