| Also known as Thin Film Transistor (TFT), an active matrix display is a liquid crystal display (LCD) first introduced with the IBM ThinkPad in 1992 and today found on notebook computers and flat panel displays. With active matrix displays, each pixel is controlled by one to four transistors that commonly make the screens faster, brighter, more colorful than passive matrix and capable of being viewed at multiple angles. Because of this improved technology, active matrix screens commonly tend to be a more expensive but better quality than a passive matrix display. The first 10.4 inch color TFT was While the Active Matrix does have a crisp display because each pixel has its own transistor, you will find that power will drain more
quickly than a dual scan display. In addition to the power being consumed more quickly than a Dual Scan because of the amount of transistors, there is more of a chance for dead pixels. In conclusion, the Active Matrix may have disadvantages like any technology; however, it is generally a recommended technology over the dual-scan technology.
- Additional information about LCD displays can also be found on our LCD help page.
Also see: LCD, Matrix, Passive matrix display, Video definitions | |
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