Circuit/system building blocks: Recent new devices are faster, and cheaper, and provide a higher function density

The growth of consumer electronics, especially in hand-held calculators, electronic watches, and the burgeoning automotive market has spurred development of low-cost, low-power displays. The leading contenders at this time are light-emitting diodes, liquid crystals, and plasma displays. Also, undergoing serious development are potential substitutes for the cathode ray tube in large displays and in television. The strong interest in this new field, coupled with rapid strides being made in developing new display techniques and lowering production costs, makes display technology one of the most dynamic areas of electronics.