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Active Matrix LCD vs Passive Matrix LCD | Difference between Active Matrix LCD and Passive Matrix LCD

This page compares Active Matrix LCD vs Passive Matrix LCD and describes difference between Active Matrix LCD and Passive Matrix LCD. Following table summarizes the same.


Specifications Active Matrix LCD Passive Matrix LCD
Contrast More than 100 10 to 20
Viewing angle wide limited
Gray scale 256 16
response time less than 50 ms 100 to 200 ms
multiplex ratio >1000 480
Size less than 14 inch upto 17 inch
Manufacturability complex simple
cost high moderate
resolution allows very high resolution allows high resolution
Number of rows Not limited to 50 rows Limited to 50 rows
control of Sub-pixel Each of the sub pixel is individually controlled by isolated thin film transistor (TFT). Each of the sub pixel is not individually controlled by an isolated TFT.


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