ams’ LED backlight technology acquired by Dialog Semiconductor

Dialog Semiconductor announced its acquisition of ams AG’s LED backlight technology and product portfolio, including specific ams intellectual property rights, for an undisclosed sum.

The transaction is now closed and all the acquired LED backlight products are already in volume production with Asia Pacific TV manufacturers.

“Dialog continues to execute on its strategy of strengthening its technology leadership in advanced mixed-signal technologies with this acquisition from ams, our second to close in the last weeks,” said Jalal Bagherli, CEO at Dialog in a company statement.

Large panel displays are transitioning from the traditional edge-lit configuration to multi-segment direct backlighting to provide significant performance improvements, including higher dynamic range and longer lifetime. Dialog’s patented AnyMode technology enhances the display contrast ratio, enables faster image fadeout and reduces motion blur. The company aims to combine its AnyMode LED technology with ams’ LED driver assets to establish itself as a leader in display backlight technologies for high value display applications.