History of Samsung(18): The world’s biggest LCD TV: 2003

2003 saw the introduction of Samsung’s 40” LCD panel. The new 40” panel set another milestone in the development of advanced LCD technology. The introduction of large size, high-resolution and high-performance LCD panels greatly broadened the application market for these sophisticated flat panel solutions.

Samsung also rolled out an impressive 46” LCD TV at the computer expo COMDEX, held in Las Vegas. Samsung’s 46” TFT LCD panel featured true motion picture quality well-suited for the key requirements for high definition TVs

Leading the semiconductor industry, Samsung announced the world’s first 60nm 4-Gb NAND flash memory for mobile storage. The small size and large storage capacity was perfect for digital camcorders and MP3 players, allowing for more compact devices with greater power.

*The History of Samsung Electronics

(1)Paving a New Path 1968~1970

(2)Diversification and Expansion 1971~1974

(3)Meeting Demands for Energy Efficiency 1975~1976

(4)Innovation and efficiency combine for record-beating production and export boom! (1977~1978)

(5)Suwon R&D Center Expands Knowledge Base: Samsung Semiconductor Expands Production Base 1979~1980

(6)History of Samsung (6): Entering the Global marketplace 1981~1983

(7)Semiconductor Breakthroughs and High-Profile Sponsoring 1984-1985

(8)RAM Grows as Tape Recorders Shrink, Awards Pile Up: 1986-87

(9)Restructuring the Company to Clarify Its Purpose: 1988-1989

(10)The world’s first dual deck VCR completed and massive Chinese production begins: 1988-1992

(11)Adoption of new Corporate Identity and development of world’s first 256-mega DRAM semiconductor: 1993-1997

(12)Declaration of the Customer Rights & development of new refrigerator and Agipul type washing machine

(13)Development of flat screen TV and cellular flip phone: 1998

(14)Partnerships Form as Mobile Phone and LCD Markets Expand: 1999

(15)Samsung Leads CDMA Mobile Phone Market, Sells 100 Millionth Color TV: 2000

(16)Establishment of design centers and R&D Center: 2001