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active matrix

n
(Computer Science) computing
a. a liquid crystal display in which each pixel is individually controlled to provide a sharp image at a wide viewing angle; it is used in laptop and notebook computers
b. (as modifier): an active-matrix screen.
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APC said it will provide the AMLCD portion of this new state of the art display system.
Weighing in at just over eight kilograms, the VDS utilises the latest AMLCD technology to provide a sunlight-readable display.
Specifying Clarex DR-III, in a thickness of 2 mm, as an optical light-diffusion filter for the backlit display of its military AMLCD application, TDL says the material "efficiently guides light from the relatively low-level source to the display surface, optimizing viewing area ligibility." TDL adds that it also uses Clarex DR-III for its other ruggedized display panels.
A full-color capability may be desired ultimately for more versatile HMDs, but the HMS+ program is developing a two-primary, red + green (RG) HMD using a subtractive-color active-matrix liquid-crystal display (AMLCD) as the image source (Post et al., 1994; Post, Dodd, Heinze, & Shaffner, 1997).
Philips Electronics NV has completed its $1.6bn acquisition of a 50% interest in South Korea's LG LCD, the active matrix liquid crystal display (AMLCD) business of the LG Electronics Co Ltd.
Dutch electronics giant Royal Philips Electronics has reached a preliminary agreement to buy a 50% stake in the active matrix liquid crystal display (AMLCD) business of Korea's LG Electronics (formerly Lucky Goldstar) for USD1.6 billion (Euro 1.48 billion).
Planar Components Group offers a complete range of EL, LCD (TN and STN), and AMLCD (TFT) display components, as well as Systems Enhanced Manufacturing capability.
In order to fully meet the demanding environmental and optical requirements without sacrificing critical tradeoffs in performance, APC designs, develops and manufactures these highly specialized displays in multiple sizes and configurations, controlling all AMLCD optical panel, mechanical and electrical design aspects.