passive matrix display

/ˌpæsɪv ˌmeɪtrɪks dəˌspleɪ/

Definitions of passive matrix display

1. noun

   a type of LCD display used for some portable computers; parallel wires run both vertically and horizontally and pixels are turned on when the wires intersecting at that pixel are both energized
   “passive matrix displays are generally inferior to active matrix displays”

   types:

   dual scan display

   a type of passive matrix display in which the top and bottom half of the screen are refreshed simultaneously

   type of:

   LCD, liquid crystal display

   a digital display that uses liquid crystal cells that change reflectivity in an applied electric field; used for portable computer displays and watches etc.