# Renesas, Sharp and Powerchip to form LCD driver joint venture

Renesas Technology, Sharp Corporation, and Powerchip Semiconductor agreed to establish a joint venture, Renesas SP Drivers Inc, on April 1, 2008, specializing in drivers and controllers for small- and mid-size LCDs. Powerchip will handle production.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2018-03-08
- Where: Japan
- Status: announced
- Products: LCD drivers and controllers
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Sharp](https://endata.com/companies/3595.md) (partner)
- [Renesas Technology](https://endata.com/companies/30550.md) (partner)
- [Powerchip Semiconductor](https://endata.com/companies/30551.md) (partner)
- [Renesas SP Drivers Inc](https://endata.com/companies/30552.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [cdrinfo.com](https://www.cdrinfo.com/d7/content/renesas-sharp-and-powerchip-semiconductor-establish-joint-venture), 2018-03-08: "Renesas Technology, Sharp Corporation, and Powerchip Semiconductor today announced an agreement to establish a joint venture on April 1, 2008, specializing in drivers and controllers for small- and mid-size LCDs."

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