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| − | A ''' | + | A '''liquid crystal display''' (LCD) is a type of [[nonemissive]] flat panel display technology which produces images by [[modulating]] ambient light. The ambient light can be reflected or transmitted light from a secondary, external source (e.g., a backlight). This kind of display is very popular, and can be found in almost anything with an integrated electronic screen, from a wristwatch to a car radio. Theses are also very common in flatscreen [[television]]s and [[computer]] monitors. |
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Revision as of 03:41, August 15, 2016
A liquid crystal display (LCD) is a type of nonemissive flat panel display technology which produces images by modulating ambient light. The ambient light can be reflected or transmitted light from a secondary, external source (e.g., a backlight). This kind of display is very popular, and can be found in almost anything with an integrated electronic screen, from a wristwatch to a car radio. Theses are also very common in flatscreen televisions and computer monitors.