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

While most smartphones use a type of liquid crystal display, or LCD, a folding device will likely use a more flexible active-matrix organic light-emitting diode, or AMOLED, display, industry analysts said.

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While the iPhone and most other phones use LCD screens, Samsung uses AMOLED, for active-matrix organic light-emitting diodes.

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It uses active-matrix organic light-emitting diode technology and has a resolution of 1920 x 1080.

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Like other Samsung phones, the Alpha uses a screen technology called AMOLED, for active-matrix organic light-emitting diodes.

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It’s called AMOLED, for active-matrix organic light-emitting diodes.

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