passive matrix display

Noun
  1. A type of LCD display used for some portable computers;
    Parallel wires run both vertically and horizontally and pixels are turned on when the wires intersecting at that pixel are both energized (synset 103902325)
    "passive matrix displays are generally inferior to active matrix displays"
    is a type of: lcd, liquid crystal display - a digital display that uses liquid crystal cells that change reflectivity in an applied electric field; used for portable computer displays and watches etc.
    subtypes: dual scan display - a type of passive matrix display in which the top and bottom half of the screen are refreshed simultaneously

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