Title :
Approaches toward ultralarge FPDs
Author :
Krusius, J. Peter ; Seraphim, Donald P. ; Greene, Raymond G. ; Skinner, Dean S. ; Yost, Boris
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY, USA
fDate :
4/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Ultralarge active-matrix liquid-crystal displays (AMLCD) and plasma display panels (PDP) are both being developed as flat-panel display (FPD) competitors to the bulky cathode-ray tube for color video and monitor applications. The visual requirements for ultralarge FPDs are defined and their limits quantitatively delineated Tiling, with or without seams, has been shown to provide the only path to ultralarge FPD sizes not accessible today with monolithic construction. The design, manufacturing, and characteristics of tiled AMLDs is described in detail. The 37.5-in tiled color-video AMLCD recently demonstrated by Rainbow Displays Inc. is used as the primary illustration. The limits of tiling will also be delineated. Finally, the relative strengths of the PDP and the AMLCD in ultralarge FPD applications will be assessed
Keywords :
colour displays; electron device manufacture; flat panel displays; large screen displays; liquid crystal displays; plasma displays; 37.5 in; AMLCD; PDP; Rainbow Displays; color video applications; color-video AMLCD; display tiling; flat panel display; monitor applications; plasma display panels; tiled AMLDs; ultralarge FPDs; ultralarge active-matrix liquid-crystal displays; visual requirements; Active matrix liquid crystal displays; Application software; Cathode ray tubes; Computer displays; Consumer electronics; Liquid crystal displays; Manufacturing; Monitoring; Plasma displays; Portable computers;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/JPROC.2002.1002527
