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The article focuses on the efforts for the application of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in visible light communication (VLC). It says that LED light fixture can be wired into a network backbone allowing ubiquitous wireless communication on devices of a room. It cites that Samsung Group is working to put VLC with LED-based alphanumeric display (LCD) on its television. Meanwhile, the U.S. National Science Foundation has added VLC research into its Smart Lighting Engineering Research Center (ERC).

The article reports that the flat-panel and microdisplay television market has become the driver for design and manufacturing changes during the current decade. Makers of liquid-crystal displays (LCD) have invested billions in next-generation fabs and processes, with suppliers of plasma and microdisplay rear-projection screens scrambling to keep up with their LCD counterparts. The transition to newer TV display technologies is likely to be gradual, particularly since cathode ray tube-based sets still hold a price advantage in a cost-sensitive consumer market.

Features a Power Management Design for Application Processors. Exponential growth for the highly integrated applications processor cores for personal digital assistants, smartphones and cellular phones; Consideration of Moore's Law in relation to the total cost of making a particular system functional be minimized; Use of color liquid crystal displays with backlighting, audio subsystems, camera functions, wireless local area networks and Bluetooth communications.

The article discusses about innovations in the field of display technologies. Nowhere in the display world have technology improvements made as big an impact as in liquid crystal displays. Underlying the LCD's rise have been many evolutionary changes in the various components comprising the displays. Backlights, polarizer, TFT glass arrays and color filters have all seen improvements. Display makers are also rethinking their products' form and function for instance, using the display not only to show information but also function as an input device.

Discusses how passive liquid-crystal displays (LCD) are evolving toward improved optical characteristics. Advantages of such enhancement; Price range of such technology; Views on the issue.

Provides information on the active-matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) introduced in the market. Applications of the display system; Features; Marketing of the product.

Discusses how display vendors faced difficulties in commercializing field emission displays (FED) that will replace liquid crystal display (LCD) in next generation. View of Gary Jones, founder and president of FED Corporation, on the flashover problem; Comparison of FED with CRT; How Motorola Incorporated prepares for the FED technology.

Focuses on the emergence of electronic projection systems as a major market in the flat-panel display industry. Need for technological innovation; Potential market players; Amorphous silicon (a-Si) liquid crystal displays (LCD); Laser-scanned cathode-ray tube (CRT) and direct laser technology; Array of products in the overall projection-display market; Pace of growth in electronic projectors from 1993 to 1995.

The article discusses stereoscopic three dimensional (S3-D) technology focusing on the challenges posed by S3-D content creation and S3-D viewing and the solutions to the aforementioned in mobile design and development. Also mentioned are the fundamentals of content creation inorder to produce an S3-D effect and the two most popular ways to generate S3-D viewing experiences which involve liquid crystal displays (LCD).

The article discusses the popular white light emitting diode (WLED) solutions used in the consumer electronics market and presents alternative solutions to use with fewer external components, higher efficiency, and lower cost. It mentions that lithium ion battery is one of the popular power sources that provide energy. It notes that a boost LED driver can power a lower input voltage to a higher output voltage but has disadvantages like low efficiency at light loads and audible noise problems.

The article focuses on how display information of consumer products could be optimized. It mentions that the products could be optimized without additional costs through risking the product's custom liquid crystal display (LCD) glass. It states that the optimized LCD glass could enable one to increase average selling price and earn larger gross margin. It discusses the factors that affect selection of microcontrollers (MCUs) which could help one to recognize the benefits of custom LCD glass.

The article provides information on the ranking of the products based from the results of the 2008 third quarter Ultimate Products survey and the views of the qualified readers of "EE Times" and eeProductCenter. It cites that thin film transistor (TFT) liquid module display (LCD) has ranked first in the Interconnection/ Passives and Electromechanical category which according to the readers has understandable information but cost too high. Full details on the ranking are presented.

The article discusses the market outlook for light-emitting diode-backlit liquid crystal display (LCD) television launched by Dolby Laboratories and SIM2 Multimedia. According to Insight Media president Chris Chinnock, the premium for Dolby/SIM2 LCD TV, based on high dynamic range, would be even higher because of the technology's complexity. Bharath Rajagopalan of Dolby said the technology is perfectly scalable. Jacques le Berre of NXP commented on the limitations of the sidelighting method.

The article reports on the focus of most leading display manufacturers on industrial applications that require high-reliability, strong displays. Most of the latest designs operate well both in indoor and outdoor environments and are tough to be used in marine products, medical equipment, automated teller machines and kiosks. The displays come in sizes ranging from 3.5 inches to 15 inches and an options in brightness, contrast, temperature range and power consumption.

The article presents information on LEDs which have become the backlighting option for all types of liquid-crystal displays. LED backlighting is advantageous in many aspects including low cost, high reliability, low voltage, low EMI, high immunity to vibration, and wide operating-temperature range. Options such as INtersil's EL7801, a high-power LED backlight driver with integrated 36-V FET can be used to drive the series string of LEDs.

Reports that makers of liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) television display systems are optimistic about 2005. Kinks in the supply chain and troubles with technology are fading away; Competition from other rear-projection technologies such as Digital Light Processing (DLP) and projection liquid crystal displays; LCOS has been around for more than a decade.

The article discusses the new technologies which enable better video reproduction using TFT-LCDs and how the pressure to move to lower cost contradicts this drive. Functions required for a typical circuitry of an LCD module; Voltage supplies carried by the LCD panels; Solutions in reducing motion blur; Remedy to eliminate the appearance of flicker within the display.

Reports on the decision of Sharp Corp. president Katsuhiko Machida to phase out cathode ray tube television to focus in the production of liquid crystal display (LCD) television (TV) in Japan. Market share incurred by the company for its new product line; Joint venture made by Sharp that will put emphasis on popular 26- to 32-inch panels for LCD TVs; Other product development initiated by the company. INSET: Made in Japan.

Reports on the changes in the design and size of liquid crystal displays (LCD). Demand for smaller, lighter and thinner LCD; Alteration of the aspect ratio of the LCD; Color-management solutions and compatibility with other visual image computer peripherals; Features; Physical description; Costs.

Lists semiconductor companies that are offering low-cost controllers and integrated circuits for liquid crystal display panels. Genesis Microchip Inc.; Analog Devices Inc.; National Semiconductor Corp.; Pixelworks Inc.; STMicroelectronics Inc.

Reports the impact of the emergence of embedded and net-centric computing to computer software developers. Application of liquid-crystal display to smart phones.

Highlights the move of medium size display makers in creating products for handheld equipment. Factors prompting these makers to create these products; Contrast ratio; Liquid crystal displays; Companies making polycrystalline silicon; Products from Philips Flat Panel Display Systems.

Provides information on the advantages of analog interfaces for liquid crystal interfaces (LCD). Cost analysis of analog plat-panels; Benefits of analog interfaces; Vendors that supply analog red green blue (RGB) video.

Reports that a patented display system called 3DTV features a true-stereo three-dimensional images. Use of conventional optics built into a single display panel; Use of a liquid-crystal display developed for projecting computer or video images; Production of multiple video images that are combined into stereoscopic arrays.

Reports on advances in active-matrix liquid-crystal display (AM-LCD) technology. Future of notebook computers; Absence of vendor loyalties; Importance of adequate brightness. INSET: With shortages over, is excess capacity on the way?..

Reports that the Federal Aviation Administration has tapped an optically enhanced active-matrix liquid crystal display because of its sunlight readability. Installation of flat panel touch-screen display system; Superiority to cathode ray tube; Enhancement of the basic panel with laminated filters.

Focuses on developments in liquid-crystal display (LCD) technology. Effect of technology advances and price reductions; Views and status of various LCD suppliers; Footprint issue as selling point for desktop LCD displays.

Focuses on the emergence of various notebook-bound liquid crystal displays (LCD) that meet new multimedia demands. Screen size and color; Large format panels from Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc.; Sharp Corp.'s super-high-aperture-ratio TFT; Picture quality; Use of LCD technologies in various applications; Economical upgrades.

The article offers brief information on (ICS) products, including NVMe flash memory controller from Integrated Device Technology Inc. (IDT), switch-mode light emitting diode (LED) driver ICs from Infineon Technologies AG, and DB90000AXI-QFHD liquid crystal display (LCD) controller Internet Protocol (IP) core from Digital Blocks.

The article offers information on the confinement system in a custom-built crate using the electrolytic capacitors developed by the staff at Nuvation designed with mystery box that contains an evaluation kit from Texas Instruments Inc. It notes that the mystery box comprises of the seven-segment display, a pushbutton, and a series of inputs. It reports that the experiment ended with screams from a bachelor who recognizes the electrolytic capacitors.

The article reports on the solar technology shifting of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., after the declination of liquid crystal display (LCD) products. It states that the company has set up a huge Research and development group for solar panels to start producing bulk crystalline panels as thin film technologies no longer need two more years of research. Moreover, the company anticipates shipping 100 million 10-inch producing revenues of $21 billion bigger than LCD panels in 2008.

The article evaluates the 2.57-inch 3D Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel from Seiko Epson Corp.

The article features the acoustic research ARRU449, a liquid crystal display (LCD) universal remote control with wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) to provide programming resources. The QVGA LCD screen on the ARRU449 hints at special things. The screen provides the user interface to a range of features available by the unit's connectivity. After linking to a home Wi-Fi network, the controller interacts with the click365 network to deliver location-and-service provider specific television listings.

The article previews the liquid crystal displays (LCD) and plasma display panels (PDP) that will be launched at the 46th annual Society for Information Display conference. According to the author, LCDs, PDPs and light emitting diodes will be featured in the conference to battle it out as the flat-panel display of choice for high definition televisions. Electronic paper display technologies are also expected to feature in the event.

The article reports that Dolby Laboratories demonstrated at the Consumer Electronics Show in New York its High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology by using a 46-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) panel with 1,838 light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for backlighting. The LCD television model was prototyped by Italian high-end home-theater manufacturer SIM2 Multimedia. Dolby mentioned that the prototype panel offers brightness greater than 4,000 cd/m².

The article offers information relevant to selecting between light-emitting diodes (LED) and cold-cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFL) to backlight liquid-crystal displays (LCD). It discusses electrical drive and thermal issues surrounding the above choices. A schematic diagram of LED driver-board is presented.

The article evaluates Polaroid Corp.'s 7-inch liquid crystal display picture frame.

The article reports on a trend in which liquid crystal display (LCD) flat panel displays are shifting to light-emitting-diodes (LEDs) for backlighting and edgelighting to replace cold-cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs). Factors that drive the trend include declining prices and brightness improvements in LEDs, green business initiatives, and the international movement to reduce hazardous substances in commercial products.

The article focuses on the increasing popularity of dual-purpose monitors, which include liquid-crystal display panels that can serve double duty as a personal computer monitor and as a screen for watching movies or television on a desktop. It is cited that the importance of multitasking in digital lifestyles has spread from the office into the home. To qualify, the monitor must have both PC inputs and a digital- or analog-video inputs, or a built-in TV tuner.

The article reports on the shift of the growth in the solid-state lighting industry from the backlighting of small-screen LCDs to newer applications requiring high-flux LEDs or ultrahigh-brightness LEDS in the U.S. According to market researcher iSuppli Corp., LEDS are making inroads in the backlighting of large-screen LCDs, signage and automotive applications. Companies such as Avago Technologies and Displaytech, Osram Opto continue to develop thinner and smaller products for mobile-device.

The article reports that Samsung Co. Ltd. has developed SC-X105L, a multifea tured camcorder. The product differentiated itself through its many features, including the built-in zoom lens assembly for standard camera duty, with a flip-out color liquid crystal display for viewfinder functions. It has usual magnetic tape or recordable optical disk for storage.

The article features the ML675050 Advantage microcontroller, manufactured by Oki Semiconductor. It enables designers of smart-card read/write applications with a comprehensive set of peripherals, a variety of serial interfaces, LCD control, full-speed USB host and device controllers. It also offers a Modulo calculation accelerator.

The article highlights the Ultimate Products survey for the fourth quarter of 2005, which lists the best products as selected by "EE Times" readers. Linear Technology's LTC3035 very low-dropout linear regulator topped the analog category. Sharp Microelectronics' LQ035Q7DH06 thin-film-transistor liquid crystal display topped the interconnection, passive, and electromechanical components category. Maxwell Technologies' BMOD2600-48 Ultracapacitor module topped the power-products category.

The article discusses the software designer's target in reducing the cost of materials and will deliver superior picture quality to the users. The designer's target were made possible by the reference design for liquid crystal display (LCD) televisions (TV) leverages and video processor from Royal Philips Electronics NV. The designers can develop an LCD TV and bring it to market for at least three months.

The article features Winter Park, Florida-based One Stop Displays' (OSD) light emitting diode and liquid crystal display devices. One is a 3.5-inch full-VGA transflective thin-film transistor (TFT) display with six-bit color for pocket personal computers and other handheld devices. OSD has also launched a seven-inch low-temperature polysilicon TFT display that offers high brightness, high contrast ratio, and high color saturation.

The article presents information on the increasing demand of having digital living rooms by the consumers and the efforts made by various companies to cope up with the demand. Ubicom Inc. has upgraded its network processor and optimized it for a wide variety of high-speed, low-cost consumer systems. Now the company has unveiled a fourth-generation part that enhances the multithreaded design of its existing IP3000 chip, which has found homes in Wi-Fi routers, LCD televisions and voice-over-Internet Protocol phones.

The article reports on the technological developments of high-definition video for personal computers and camcorders. It mentions the launching of the Universal Display Interface (UDI) of various electronic companies. UDI can connect personal computers to liquid-crystal display monitors, thus, eliminating translation to and from analog domain.

This article presents information on GR-DV3000 digital video camera from JVC Americas Corp. The GR-DV3000 is one of many in an emerging breed of hybrid still/video digital image-capture devices hoping to scoop up sales by satisfying two consumer imaging needs at once. Capable of capturing megapixel stills and electronically stabilized video through the fast 10x optical-zoom lens, the JVC unit sports both an electronic liquid-crystal display view-finder and a sizable 3.5-inch swing-out LCD, allowing users to enjoy playback of their video masterpieces. The camera design splits the digitized imager output into separate streams to feed independent signal-processing engines for video and stills downstream.

This article presents a case study of the growth and development of the integrated circuits supplier Pixelworks Inc. In 1998, when Peter Brown came on board as the eighth man at integrated circuits supplier Pixelworks Inc., his first assignment was setting up the company's Taiwan connection. Although flat-panel TVs weren't big back then, most people had a feeling they would be, so after Pixelworks sent out a few news releases about upcoming display ICs, the highly competitive Taiwanese distributors were lining up to work with the company. For the first few years, Brown lived in Oregon where Pixelworks is headquartered and traveled to Taiwan every six weeks. Several local display manufacturers were beginning to lay out billions of dollars for bigger LCD production fabs, not only to handle the typical notebook and monitor displays, but also in order to prepare for the growing demand for flat-panel TVs.

This article reports that liquid-crystal displays are quickly becoming the dominant display technology for a wide variety of applications-from mobile appliances such as handsets, PDAs and MP3 players to large-format systems like wide-aspect-ratio high-definition televisions. Flat-panel display technology has been progressing quickly over the past few years, with drastic increases in visual quality and constantly decreasing price points. Plasma drivers can have upward of 192 outputs, while LCD drivers usually have more than double that amount. Different packaging technologies are employed for different application spaces, including flat packs; ball grid arrays; and bare dice for chip-on-glass, chip-on-board or chip-on-flex implementations.