What is LCD type?

LCD stands for Liquid Crystal Display. It is a type of flat-panel display technology commonly used in televisions, computer monitors, smartphones, and other electronic devices. LCDs work by using liquid crystals sandwiched between two layers of glass or plastic. These liquid crystals can be manipulated to control the passage of light, allowing specific pixels to be either illuminated or darkened.

LCDs typically consist of several layers:

Backlight: A light source located behind the LCD panel that provides illumination. This can be a fluorescent lamp or more commonly, nowadays, LED (Light Emitting Diode) backlighting.

Polarizing filters: Two polarizing filters are placed on either side of the liquid crystal layer. These filters help control the orientation of light as it passes through the liquid crystal layer.

Liquid crystal layer: This layer contains the liquid crystals that can be electrically manipulated to control the passage of light.

Color filters: These filters are used to produce colors by selectively filtering the white light from the backlight. Each pixel on the display typically consists of three subpixels with red, green, and blue filters to create a wide range of colors.

LCD displays offer several advantages, including high image quality, low power consumption, and compatibility with various input sources. However, they also have some limitations, such as limited viewing angles and slower response times compared to other display technologies like OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode).