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PASSIVE MATRIX [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Peripheral Equipment
  • Video Technology
  • Computer Display Technology
DEF

An LCD screen whose firing of each pixel is controlled by the powering up of a horizontal wire and a vertical wire.

OBS

[A passive matrix] is less expensive to make than an active matrix screen but offers a lower display quality.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Périphériques (Informatique)
  • Vidéotechnique
  • Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
DEF

[...] écran LCD où l'allumage de chaque pixel est contrôlé par la mise sous tension d'un fil horizontal et d'un [fil] vertical.

Spanish

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