Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Displays,9780750678131

Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Displays

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ISBN13: 9780750678131
ISBN10: 0750678135
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2005-09-02
Publisher(s): Elsevier Science
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Summary

Active matrix liquid crystal displays (AMLCDs) are the preferred choice when thin, low power, high quality, and lightweight flat panel displays are required. Here is the definitive guide to the theory and applications of AMLCDs.

Table of Contents

Preface xi
Introduction
1(22)
Historical Perspective
1(6)
Liquid Crystal Properties
7(4)
Polarization, Dichroism, and Birefringence
11(3)
The Twisted Nematic Cell
14(3)
Limitations of Passive Matrix Addressing
17(6)
References
21(2)
Operating Principles of Active Matrix LCDs
23(26)
The Case for Active Matrix
23(1)
Requirements for Active Matrix Switching Devices
24(5)
The Thin Film Transistor
29(3)
Thin Film Silicon Properties
32(2)
Amorphous Silicon TFTs
34(2)
Poly-Silicon TFTs
36(3)
Basic Pixel Circuit and Addressing Methods
39(4)
Diode-Based Displays
43(4)
Plasma-Addressed LCDs
47(2)
References
48(1)
Manufacturing of AMLCDs
49(38)
Basic Structure of AMLCDs
49(1)
Thin Film Processing
50(11)
Thin Film Properties
61(4)
Amorphous Silicon TFT Array Processes
65(4)
Poly-Si TFT Array Processes
69(4)
Color Filter Array Process
73(1)
LC Cell Assembly
74(3)
Module Assembly
77(2)
Yield Improvements and Considerations
79(4)
Trends in Manufacturing
83(4)
AMLCD Electronics
87(26)
Drive Methods
87(6)
Row Select and Column Data Drivers
93(6)
Timing Controllers, Display Controllers, and Interfaces
99(3)
Integration of Electronics on Glass
102(3)
Backlights
105(4)
Power Consumption
109(4)
References
110(3)
Performance Characteristics
113(26)
Basics of Photometry and Colorimetry
113(4)
Brightness and Contrast Ratio
117(4)
Viewing Angle Behavior
121(2)
Color and Gray Scale Performance
123(6)
Response Time and Flicker
129(2)
Resolution and Size
131(3)
Image Artifacts
134(5)
References
137(2)
Improvement of Image Quality in AMLCDs
139(40)
Brightness Improvements
139(7)
Increased Color Filter Transmission
140(1)
High-Aperture Ratio Designs
140(4)
Alternative Color Filter Arrangements
144(1)
Brightness Enhancement Films
145(1)
Readability Under High Ambient Lighting Conditions
146(3)
Color Gamut Improvements
149(1)
Wide Viewing Angle Technologies
150(16)
Compensation Films
151(1)
In-Plane-Switching Mode
152(5)
Vertical Alignment
157(5)
A Comparison and Other Viewing Angle Improvement Methods
162(4)
Enhancement of Video Performance
166(6)
Response Time Compensation
167(2)
Emulation of an Impulse-Type Display
169(3)
Large Size
172(7)
References
176(3)
Special AMLCD Configurations
179(18)
Ultra-High-Resolution Monitors and Improved Gray Scale
179(3)
Reflective and Transflective Displays
182(3)
Field-Sequential Color LCDs
185(2)
Stereoscopic AMLCDs
187(3)
Touch Screen Technologies
190(7)
References
196(1)
Alternative Flat Panel Display Technologies
197(26)
Plasma Displays
199(2)
Electroluminescent Displays
201(8)
TFEL Displays
202(1)
Organic LED Displays
203(2)
Passive Matrix Organic LED Displays
205(1)
Active Matrix Organic LED Displays
206(3)
Electronic Paper and Flexible Displays
209(4)
Organic Thin Film Transistors
213(1)
Front and Rear Projection Displays
214(9)
References
221(2)
Active Matrix Flat Panel Image Sensors
223(12)
Flat Panel Image Sensors
223(2)
Direct Conversion Detectors
225(3)
Indirect Conversion Detectors
228(5)
Applications of Flat Panel X-Ray Sensors
233(2)
References
234(1)
Index 235

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