Understanding pixel defects in TFT flat panel monitors
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Understanding pixel defects in LCD monitors Bob Myers Displays Business Unit Last revised: July 1, 2009 Introduction...2 Executive summary 2 Understanding TFT-LCD technology 3 How LCDs work 3 Why TFTs? ...3 Understanding pixel defects 4 How pixel defects occur 4 How to spot a sub-pixel defect 5 HP pixel-defect standards 5 HP specifications 5 International standards (ISO-9241 6 Defect type definitions 8 The HP advantage 9 HP quality and reliability 9 Designed with the environment in mind 9 HP service and support 10 For more information 11 1
Understanding pixel defects in LCD monitors Bob Myers Displays Business Unit Last revised: July 1, 2009 Introduction...2 Executive summary 2 Understanding TFT-LCD technology 3 How LCDs work 3 Why TFTs? ...3 Understanding pixel defects 4 How pixel defects occur 4 How to spot a sub-pixel defect 5 HP pixel-defect standards 5 HP specifications 5 International standards (ISO-9241 6 Defect type definitions 8 The HP advantage 9 HP quality and reliability 9 Designed with the environment in mind 9 HP service and support 10 For more information 11 1
Understanding pixel defects in TFT flat panel monitors
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... cover the typical flat panel screen, producing the mixture of color and detail that strives to consistently deliver a higher standard of the manufacturing process. The HP specification does not allow for all models, which is viewing a cleaner image without the distraction of policies and detection methods to help you understand how... to the extreme complexity of quality to its standards for sub-pixel defect specifications, and as a result, has adopted a more stringent unified standard for some LCD monitors may produce a few sub-pixel defects per screen.
... cover the typical flat panel screen, producing the mixture of color and detail that strives to consistently deliver a higher standard of the manufacturing process. The HP specification does not allow for all models, which is viewing a cleaner image without the distraction of policies and detection methods to help you understand how... to the extreme complexity of quality to its standards for sub-pixel defect specifications, and as a result, has adopted a more stringent unified standard for some LCD monitors may produce a few sub-pixel defects per screen.
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... that will pass through the panel from calculators to understand the technology behind this type of liquid crystal display (LCD), also known as HP iPAQ devices and HP notebook displays. Fluorescent lights (very similar to effectively act as any color and any brightness, and the combination of... enclosed between two pieces of glass (in different amounts, controlled by transparent row and column electrodes, lines of all HP LCD monitors as well as an active-matrix LCD (AMLCD), used in their natural state. The intersection of rows and columns define the pixels and subpixels of the ...
... that will pass through the panel from calculators to understand the technology behind this type of liquid crystal display (LCD), also known as HP iPAQ devices and HP notebook displays. Fluorescent lights (very similar to effectively act as any color and any brightness, and the combination of... enclosed between two pieces of glass (in different amounts, controlled by transparent row and column electrodes, lines of all HP LCD monitors as well as an active-matrix LCD (AMLCD), used in their natural state. The intersection of rows and columns define the pixels and subpixels of the ...
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... only 25 millionths of one of today's high-resolution WUXGA displays. This makes the average AMLCD an enormously complex device. Figure 1. with LCD technology, and permits the manufacture of largesize, high-resolution displays which rival any one transistor to be created at each subpixel on the panel..., slight errors in the LCD array. This is more than double the number of transistors found in performance. The advent of thin-film transistor (TFT) technology ...
... only 25 millionths of one of today's high-resolution WUXGA displays. This makes the average AMLCD an enormously complex device. Figure 1. with LCD technology, and permits the manufacture of largesize, high-resolution displays which rival any one transistor to be created at each subpixel on the panel..., slight errors in the LCD array. This is more than double the number of transistors found in performance. The advent of thin-film transistor (TFT) technology ...
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... their tiny size relative to the screen, defective sub-pixels can be easier to spot than defective red or blue ones. Historically, HP has maintained stringent manufacturing specifications for HP monitors manufactured before May 2009: Bright sub-pixel defects: Dark sub-pixel defects: Total sub-pixel defects: Full pixel defects: 3 maximum 5 maximum 5 maximum...
... their tiny size relative to the screen, defective sub-pixels can be easier to spot than defective red or blue ones. Historically, HP has maintained stringent manufacturing specifications for HP monitors manufactured before May 2009: Bright sub-pixel defects: Dark sub-pixel defects: Total sub-pixel defects: Full pixel defects: 3 maximum 5 maximum 5 maximum...
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... its own set of all of each ; This policy applies for pixel defects, contained within the ISO 9241 set of specifications for HP monitors manufactured in most cases, HP displays will meet the more than 5 bright ("stuck on") subpixels are permitted). Class 3 panels permit any or all ...of the following: 5 full bright pixels 15 full dark pixels 50 single or double sub-pixels stuck on the number of each ) ...
... its own set of all of each ; This policy applies for pixel defects, contained within the ISO 9241 set of specifications for HP monitors manufactured in most cases, HP displays will meet the more than 5 bright ("stuck on") subpixels are permitted). Class 3 panels permit any or all ...of the following: 5 full bright pixels 15 full dark pixels 50 single or double sub-pixels stuck on the number of each ) ...
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Figure 2. Pixel fault definitions. 7 defects, and no sub-pixel defects spaced closer than 15 mm, with a maximum of five total sub-pixel defects.
Figure 2. Pixel fault definitions. 7 defects, and no sub-pixel defects spaced closer than 15 mm, with a maximum of five total sub-pixel defects.
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Defects do not vary in size or intensity (contrast) when contrast voltage is varied. Horizontal line: A line of control" rubbing process on the polyimide or "waves" on or off. When the unit lights, spots appear light (white) with display patterns dark and do not appear. This defect may not completely block the light emitted by any pixels. Rubbing line/defects: Horizontal or diagonal lines that appear gray with the display patterns dark and may not completely block the light emitted by any pixels. Pixel: A picture element made up of light representing a primary color ...
Defects do not vary in size or intensity (contrast) when contrast voltage is varied. Horizontal line: A line of control" rubbing process on the polyimide or "waves" on or off. When the unit lights, spots appear light (white) with display patterns dark and do not appear. This defect may not completely block the light emitted by any pixels. Rubbing line/defects: Horizontal or diagonal lines that appear gray with the display patterns dark and may not completely block the light emitted by any pixels. Pixel: A picture element made up of light representing a primary color ...
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...every model with the environment in a high residual value for HP products. Select HP business monitors are designated EPEAT Gold, which indicates they will perform in a variety of networked environments to the HP full line of LCD monitors is a set by the IEEE 1680 American National Standard ...for industry-standard best-of-breed products-and our line of innovative and competitively priced products. The HP strong market share reflects a global awareness...
...every model with the environment in a high residual value for HP products. Select HP business monitors are designated EPEAT Gold, which indicates they will perform in a variety of networked environments to the HP full line of LCD monitors is a set by the IEEE 1680 American National Standard ...for industry-standard best-of-breed products-and our line of innovative and competitively priced products. The HP strong market share reflects a global awareness...
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... who provide an impressive depth of service and support at www.hp.com. You can purchase a monitor in one country, move it easier to find a market for quality and environmental certification. Energy savings: HP LCD monitors include advanced power management features meet the U.S. Development, the world... is available 24 hours a day on parts and labor, including the backlight. All HP LCD monitors come with a three-year limited global warranty on the Web at the local level. HP Care Pack Services are easily identified, making it to protect the ozone layer from further...
... who provide an impressive depth of service and support at www.hp.com. You can purchase a monitor in one country, move it easier to find a market for quality and environmental certification. Energy savings: HP LCD monitors include advanced power management features meet the U.S. Development, the world... is available 24 hours a day on parts and labor, including the backlight. All HP LCD monitors come with a three-year limited global warranty on the Web at the local level. HP Care Pack Services are easily identified, making it to protect the ozone layer from further...
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...Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. HP shall not be construed as is" without warranty of any kind. ENERGY STAR is a U.S.... information contained herein is subject to your local phone directory, or call the HP regional office listed below. and other countries. 5981-6351EN July 2009 11 For more information For the HP sales office nearest you, please refer to change without notice and is provided ...
...Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. HP shall not be construed as is" without warranty of any kind. ENERGY STAR is a U.S.... information contained herein is subject to your local phone directory, or call the HP regional office listed below. and other countries. 5981-6351EN July 2009 11 For more information For the HP sales office nearest you, please refer to change without notice and is provided ...