LCDs

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:technology
gptkbp:canBe active matrix
passive matrix
in-plane switching (IPS)
twisted nematic (TN)
vertical alignment (VA)
gptkbp:color possible
gptkbp:competitor gptkb:OLEDs
Plasma displays
gptkbp:component polarizing filters
electrodes
backlight unit
liquid crystal layer
glass substrates
gptkbp:environmentalImpact contains mercury (in some backlights)
gptkbp:fragility moderate
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label LCDs
gptkbp:inventedBy 1960s
gptkbp:lifespan long
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:LG
gptkb:Samsung
gptkb:AU_Optronics
gptkb:Sharp
gptkb:BOE
gptkbp:market high (for displays)
gptkbp:massProducedSince 1970s
gptkbp:monochromeDisplay possible
gptkbp:period varies
gptkbp:powerSource low
gptkbp:refreshRate varies
gptkbp:replacedBy cathode ray tube displays
OLEDs (in some applications)
gptkbp:requires backlight
gptkbp:resolution high
gptkbp:reusable partially
gptkbp:standsFor Liquid Crystal Displays
gptkbp:thickness thin
gptkbp:type flat-panel display
gptkbp:usedFor industrial equipment
touchscreens
medical displays
gptkbp:usedIn smartphones
calculators
televisions
computer monitors
digital watches
instrument panels
gptkbp:uses liquid crystals
gptkbp:viewingAngle limited (varies by type)
gptkbp:vulnerableTo backlight bleed
dead pixels
gptkbp:weight light
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:OLEDs
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7