Ming-Chi Kuo takes a deeper dive into Apple`s rumored 2020 5G iPhones
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5G used across the range of Apple`s new iPhone models will increase LCP demand. What you need to know Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that new 5G iPhones will account for 15-20% of new iPhone shipments next year. They will reportedly be compatible with mmWave and sub-6GHz bands. Kuo says more of Apple`s iPhones will feature Liquid Polymer Crystal circuitry, increasing demand in the sector. According to reports, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple`s next generation of 5G iPhones will feature improved Liquid Crystal Polymer Flexible Printed Circuits, significantly increasing the demand for the parts. As reported by AppleInsider, Kuo made the prediction that demand for LCP FPC parts would increase to 220 million units, a 110% increase on current orders. LCP is a material first introduced with the iPhone X in 2017. As noted by 9to5Mac, it`s a desirable material for use in antenna`s because it performs consistently at any temperature, and minimizes signal loss. Kuo predicts that on ...