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A liquid-crystal display (LCD) television core chip is a specialized integrated circuit that functions as the central processing unit for an LCD television. This core chip is responsible for managing and controlling various television functions, such as image processing, signal conversion, and interface management.
The primary types of liquid-crystal display (LCD) television core chips include liquid crystal display driver integrated circuits, liquid crystal display controller integrated circuits, power management ICs, and others. An LCD Driver IC is specifically responsible for controlling the activation of liquid crystal pixels and rendering images on electronic devices. This IC regulates the voltage applied to each pixel in an LCD screen to ensure accurate image display. The core chips come in different configurations, such as 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, and 64-bit cores, and are utilized in various applications, including televisions, monitors, and more.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs have influenced the lcd television core chip market by increasing the cost of imported semiconductors, wafers, and advanced packaging materials. These impacts are most evident in asia pacific manufacturing hubs and price sensitive television markets. Higher costs have affected margins for tv manufacturers and slowed component procurement cycles. However, tariffs have also encouraged supply chain diversification, regional semiconductor investments, and the development of cost optimized and highly integrated lcd tv core chips.
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The liquid-crystal display (lcd) television core chip market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.81 billion in 2025 to $5.33 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in global lcd television adoption, transition from crt and plasma displays, increasing consumer demand for flat panel televisions, improvements in semiconductor fabrication processes, declining cost of display components.
The liquid-crystal display (lcd) television core chip market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.16 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising penetration of smart and connected televisions, increasing demand for 4k and 8k displays, integration of AI based image enhancement, growth of streaming and digital content platforms, advancements in low power and high performance chip architectures. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing integration of advanced image processing capabilities, rising adoption of high resolution and large screen televisions, growing demand for multi function and system on chip solutions, expansion of smart tv platforms and connected features, increasing focus on power efficient and compact core chips.
The growing demand for smart televisions (TVs) is expected to drive the expansion of the liquid-crystal display television core chip market going forward. Smart TVs are televisions equipped with internet connectivity and integrated interactive features. Their rising adoption is fueled by the growth of streaming platforms, technological advancements, and shifting consumer preferences toward convenience and enhanced entertainment experiences. Liquid-crystal display television core chips are essential for enabling these functions by processing display signals, managing connectivity, and supporting smart features such as built-in apps and media playback. For instance, in December 2024, a report on television usage trends in the United Kingdom indicated that smart TV ownership rose from 73.6% in Q2 2023 to 76.5% in Q2 2024, with over 75% of viewers using built-in apps on smart TVs, demonstrating consumers' increasing reliance on smart television capabilities. Therefore, the growing demand for smart televisions is driving the liquid-crystal display (LCD) television core chip market.
Major companies operating in the liquid-crystal display (LCD) television core chip market are focusing on developing innovative technologies, such as smart TV system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, to enhance performance and integrate advanced features. Smart TV SoC technologies are integrated circuits designed for smart televisions, combining essential functions into a single, compact package to support advanced capabilities. For instance, in February 2023, Koninklijke Philips N.V., a Netherlands-based technology company, introduced its latest Ambilight TV lineup powered by the 7th Gen P5 AI processor, offering improved picture quality and enhanced Ambient Intelligence. The flagship OLED+908 features the new META OLED panel with up to 2100 nits brightness, a 3.1-channel 80W Bowers & Wilkins sound system, and a three-sided Next Gen Ambilight. The OLED808 adds a 42" model with upgraded gaming and sound performance. Philips also launched The Xtra MiniLED series for premium performance at accessible prices and refreshed The One range with the new 8808 and 8508 series. All models come with Google TV OS and refined European design for a more immersive viewing experience.
In October 2025, TCL Corporation, a China-based provider of display panels, consumer electronics, and smart device solutions, acquired LG Display's Chinese subsidiaries, LGD CA and LGD GZ, for approximately $1.52 billion (2.23 trillion won). Through this acquisition, TCL aims to strengthen its display manufacturing capabilities, increase its production capacity for large-sized LCD panels, and boost its global competitiveness in the display market. LG Display's Chinese units are China-based providers of LCD manufacturing and module assembly services, operating a Gen 8.5 LCD fabrication plant and a display module factory in Guangzhou.
Major companies operating in the liquid-crystal display (lcd) television core chip market are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Skyworth Group, Sony Corporation, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Innolux Corporation, LG Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Qualcomm Incorporated, Xiaomi Corporation, Broadcom Inc., Toshiba Corporation, Advanced Micro Devices, Sharp Corporation, Koninklijke Philips N.V., MediaTek Inc., Skyworth Group, Innolux Corporation, Hisense Group, Marvell Technology Group Ltd., Realtek Semiconductor Corporation, Novatek Microelectronics Corporation, TCL Corporation, Vizio Holding Corp., Himax Technologies Inc, CooCaa TV, Amlogic Inc.
North America was the largest region in the liquid-crystal display (LCD) television core chip market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the liquid-crystal display (lcd) television core chip market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the liquid-crystal display (lcd) television core chip market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The liquid-crystal display (LCD) television core chip market consists of sales of microcontroller units, digital signal processors, graphics processing units, driver integrated circuits (ICs), power management ICs, application-specific integrated circuits and memory devices. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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