Evolution of flat-panel displays

Author

Tannas, Lawrence E., Jr.

Author_Institution

Tannas Electron., Orange, CA, USA

Volume

82

Issue

4

fYear

1994

fDate

4/1/1994 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

499

Lastpage

509

Abstract

The evolution in performance and manufacturability of liquid-crystal displays has created a new reality in the electronic information displays industry. LCD´s now outnumber all other flat-panel displays in production volume, by more than two orders of magnitude. LCD´s may equal CRT´s in market sales by the year 2000. However, LCD´s are still an order of magnitude more expensive than comparable performing CRT´s. LCD´s are enabling new products, such as personal digital assistants, moving map navigators, picture telephones, etc., which could not he readily done with CRTs because of their size and sensitivity to ambient illuminations. The LCD technology in various modes, from passive twisted nematic to active matrix, is being used in all product sizes, from the 0.7-in camcorder viewfinder to the 14-in full-color display with XGA resolution. Full color is very important in future products and any flat-panel display technology without it will be relegated to niche markets

Keywords

electroluminescent displays; flat panel displays; gas-discharge displays; light emitting diodes; liquid crystal displays; reviews; LCD technology; active matrix type; flat-panel displays; full-color display; liquid-crystal displays; manufacturability; passive twisted nematic type; Active matrix technology; Cathode ray tubes; Consumer electronics; Electronics industry; Industrial electronics; Liquid crystal displays; Manufacturing industries; Marketing and sales; Personal digital assistants; Production;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Proceedings of the IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9219

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/5.282228

Filename

282228