TFT stands for thin-film transistor and is used with LCD to improve image quality over older digital display technologies. Each pixel on a TFT LCD has its own transistor on the glass itself, which gives more control over the images and colors it displays.
What is a TFT LCD screen, the construction of a TFT screen, how does a TFT screen work?
Because the transistors in a TFT LCD are so small, the technology has the added benefit of requiring less power. While TFT LCDs can produce sharp images, they also have relatively poor viewing angles. As a result, TFT LCDs look best when viewed head-on, but are often difficult to view from the side.
TFT LCDs are found on low-end smartphones and basic cell phones. The technology is also used in TVs, handheld video game systems, computer monitors, and GPS navigation systems.
All pixels on a TFT display are configured in a row-and-column format, and each pixel is attached to an amorphous silicon transistor that rests directly on the glass panel. This allows each pixel to receive a charge and retain the charge even when the display is refreshed to produce a new image.
