active-matrix

[ak-tiv-mey-triks]

adjective

Electronics.

1. of or relating to a high-resolution liquid crystal display (LCD) with high contrast, the most common type of flat-screen display.

active matrix

noun

1. computing

   1. 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

   2. ( as modifier )

      an active-matrix screen

Word History and Origins

Origin of active-matrix¹

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

So the benefit of thousands of precisely controlled mini-LEDs in an active matrix backlight is more powerful light that is more smoothly distributed across the screen, more precisely controlled for sharp contrast and more effective in creating vividly saturated colors that dazzle the eye.

From The Verge

A rubberlike stretchable active matrix using elastic conductors.

From Nature

Our transistor arrays thus constitute intrinsically stretchable skin electronics, and include an active matrix for sensory arrays, as well as analogue and digital circuit elements.

From Nature

And the screen will use a technology bought from Samsung – called Amoled, or active matrix organic light-emitting diode – which gives brighter colours.

From The Guardian

"Franchises have spun off shows before, but never into an active matrix."

From Los Angeles Times