Antiferroelectric liquid crystal displays

• Autorzy: Otón J. M. , Quintana X. , Castillo P. L. , Lara A. , Urruchi V. , Bennis N.
• Konferencja: XV Liquid Crystal Conference: Chemistry, Physics and Applications ; (15 ; 12-17.10-2003 ; Zakopane, Poland)
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

In the last few years, the unique features of antiferroelectric liquid crystals (AFLCs) have been explored to develop high-end displays. A number of passive- and active-matrix prototypes have been presented. However, although their use in a number of application areas has been suggested, no commercial products have been announced yet. This work reviews the state of the art of AFLC displays, the reasons for their present low incidence in display markets, and the latest developments aiming to overcome the main shortcomings that hinder their development. V-shape smectic displays are also included in this study. Although not considered strictly antiferroelectrics nowadays, V-shape materials behaviour and scope are similar to traditional AFLCs.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

antiferroelectric; display; V-shape; LCOS; active matrix; waveform

• Wydawca: Stowarzyszenie Elektryków Polskich ; Polska Akademia Nauk ; Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna im. Jarosława Dąbrowskiego
• Czasopismo: Opto-Electronics Review
• Rocznik: 2004
• Tom: Vol. 12, No. 3
• Strony: 263--269
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 30 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Otón J. M.

• Dept. Tecnologiá Fotónica, ETSI Telecomunicación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Ciudad Universitaria, 28040 Madrid, Spain

autor

Quintana X.

• Dept. Tecnologiá Fotónica, ETSI Telecomunicación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Ciudad Universitaria, 28040 Madrid, Spain

autor

Castillo P. L.

• Dept. Tecnologiá Fotónica, ETSI Telecomunicación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Ciudad Universitaria, 28040 Madrid, Spain

autor

Lara A.

• Dept. Tecnologiá Fotónica, ETSI Telecomunicación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Ciudad Universitaria, 28040 Madrid, Spain

autor

Urruchi V.

• Dept. Tecnologiá Fotónica, ETSI Telecomunicación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Ciudad Universitaria, 28040 Madrid, Spain

autor

Bennis N.

• Dept. Tecnologiá Fotónica, ETSI Telecomunicación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Ciudad Universitaria, 28040 Madrid, Spain

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