Laptop Displays Flashcards
what does LCD stand for?
Liquid Crystal Display
Name three of the type of LCD monitors
- Twisted Nematic
- In-plane switching
- Vertical alignment
What does OLED stand for?
Organic light Emitting Diode
What type of backlights are used in older model laptops?
Cold Cathode Florescent Lamps (CCFL)
What type of backlights are used in newer model laptops?
Light Emitting Diode (LED)
What is responsible for giving screen brightness and power to the backlight?
Inverter
What is the function of a digitizer?
converts analog data into digital signals for the COM
What is an input function?
Giving information into the system
What is an output function?
releasing information out the system
What is a docking station?
A hub device, providing additional ports and connections
What is a burn-in pixel?
Permanent screen discoloration caused by a static image
What is a Stuck Pixel?
A pixel that stays one color other than the ones around them
Dead Pixel?
A powerless pixel that stays black
Name the characteristic features of In-plane switching
- Wide viewing angles
- High color quality
- Slow response times
Name the characteristic features of Twisted Nematic
- Low viewing angles
- Low color quality
- Fast response times