Liquid Crystal Display

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:technology
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:LCD
gptkbp:advantage thin
lightweight
energy efficient
backlight bleed
limited viewing angle (in some types)
lower contrast (compared to OLED)
slower response time (in some types)
gptkbp:color possible
gptkbp:component polarizing filters
electrodes
backlight
liquid crystal layer
glass substrates
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:CRT
variable
OLED
Plasma display
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:RCA_Laboratories
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Liquid Crystal Display
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:George_H._Heilmeier
1960s
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:LG
gptkb:Samsung
gptkb:AU_Optronics
gptkb:BOE_Technology
gptkb:Innolux
gptkb:Sharp
gptkbp:market high (in 2000s and 2010s)
gptkbp:monochromeDisplay possible
gptkbp:operates modulating light
gptkbp:powerSource low
gptkbp:replacedBy vacuum tube
OLED (in some applications)
gptkbp:requires backlight
gptkbp:resolution variable
gptkbp:subspecies IPS LCD
TFT LCD
TN LCD
VA LCD
gptkbp:type flat-panel display
gptkbp:usedIn laptops
smartphones
calculators
televisions
computer monitors
digital watches
instrument panels
gptkbp:uses liquid crystals
gptkbp:viewingAngle variable
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:LCD
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5