passive-matrix

pas·sive-ma·trix

(păs′ĭv-mā′trĭks)

adj.

Of or relating to a liquid-crystal display that controls an entire row of cells in the liquid-crystal layer with a single transistor.

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pas′sive-ma′trix

adj.

of or pertaining to a relatively low-resolution liquid-crystal display (LCD) with low contrast, used esp. for laptop computers. Compare active matrix.

[1990–95]

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