Display Technology
Explore innovations and developments in TFT and AMOLED display technologies, and understand the core principles of modern screen technology
TFT Screen Technology
TFT screens use liquid crystals as optical materials, adjusting the arrangement of liquid crystals through electric fields to control light transmission, thereby achieving image display.
Each pixel is equipped with a thin film transistor that controls the on/off state of the liquid crystal, thereby precisely controlling the brightness and color of each pixel.
Most TFT screens have one or more backlights on the back to provide light for illuminating the liquid crystal layer. These backlights can be LEDs (light-emitting diodes) or fluorescent lamps.
TFT screens can display rich, realistic colors because each pixel can be precisely controlled. This makes them perform well when viewing pictures, videos, and games.
TFT screens have fast response speeds, making them suitable for displaying dynamic images and videos without motion blur or ghosting.
TFT screens support high-resolution displays, providing clear and detailed images for a more crisp viewing experience.
TFT screens offer a wide viewing angle, and images do not experience color distortion or brightness reduction even when viewed from the side or at an angle.
Compared to some more advanced display technologies (such as OLED), TFT screens have lower manufacturing costs, making them more competitive in large-scale applications.
TFT screens occupy an important position in modern consumer electronics due to their advantages such as good color performance, fast response speed, high resolution, and cost-effectiveness. TFT screens are a reliable, mature, and economical choice that can meet the needs of most users.
AMOLED
AMOLED screens use organic materials as the light-emitting layer. When excited by an electric current, these materials emit light. Therefore, each pixel is self-luminous and does not require a backlight.
Each pixel has an independent thin film transistor (TFT) as a driver to control the brightness and color of the pixel. This active matrix design allows AMOLED screens to control each pixel more precisely.
AMOLED screens can achieve very high contrast because black pixels can be completely turned off while bright pixels can be very bright. This results in more vivid image displays, richer colors, and deeper blacks.
AMOLED screens have very fast response speeds, making them suitable for displaying dynamic content such as videos and games. This is because their pixels can quickly switch brightness and color.
When displaying black or near-black content, AMOLED screens can turn off black pixels, thereby significantly reducing power consumption. This makes AMOLED screens more energy-efficient in applications with black backgrounds.
AMOLED screens can be manufactured in flexible or curved forms, which provides possibilities for various innovative designs. For example, smart watches with flexible screens or mobile phones with curved screens can be produced.
AMOLED screens have a wide viewing angle, and the color and brightness of images can remain relatively stable even when viewed from the side or at an angle.
Since no backlight is required, AMOLED screens can be made very thin and relatively lightweight, making devices more portable.
Due to their excellent color performance and high contrast, AMOLED screens are widely used in various electronic products, including: Smartphones: Many high-end phones adopt AMOLED screens to provide high-quality display effects and longer battery life. Smart watches: Some smart watches also use AMOLED screens to provide clearer displays and lower power consumption. Tablets: Some high-end tablets also use AMOLED screens to provide a better visual experience.