[Organization: LCD small and medium-sized display driver IC supply and demand are relatively tight] "Science and Technology Innovation Board Daily" reported on the 3rd that according to Omdia, smartphone display driver ICs, including products used in repairing and refurbishing smartphones, account for the largest share of LCD small and medium-sized display driver IC demand, about 60%. Since the first quarter of 2026, the shipments of LCD smartphone display driver ICs for brands have continued to decline. Affected by the continued rise in memory costs, Omdia expects the market to face double-digit declines in full-year shipments. In 2026, LCD display driver IC shipments for branded smartphones are expected to be 458 million units, a year-on-year decrease of 18%.