Abstract
A new type of TN display device has been fabricated by sandwiching a dual frequency addressable nematic liquid crystal material between two unrubbed polyimide coated glass plates. Between crossed polarizers, the bright state is observed by applying a high frequency electric field, while the dark state by applying a low frequency electric field of similar strength. This dual frequency addressed rubbing free device shows very wide and highly symmetric viewing angle characteristics, with contrast ratio comparable to that of a rubbed TN device, and with very fast response time. Addressing the device in a "dual frequency dual amplitude pulsed mode" leads to only a small increase (∼1.5 times) in power consumption in comparison with the conventional single frequency addressed device.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals |
Volume | 410 |
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Publication status | Published - 01-12-2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Proceedings of the 19th International Liquid Crystal Conference, ILCC2002 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom Duration: 30-06-2002 → 05-07-2002 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Condensed Matter Physics