Supply chains are ramping up production for components used in Apple's soon-to-be-released 9.7-inch iPad.

Touch panel makers TPK and GIS are among some of the makers receiving orders from Apple for full-lamination units. Sources said the new model will remain unchanged in terms of size and resolution, but that it will be thinner, equipped with an enhanced processor, and contain improved fingerprint recognition features.

As Apple gears up to release the new unit, coupled with conservative outlooks for tablet shipments in the second half of 2014 from various vendors, many non-Apple supply chains expect limited orders during the second half.

The sources also noted that in terms of the iPhone, Sharp, Japan Display and LG Display are seeing orders increase as well.