LCD stands for liquid crystal display. The most common electronic that uses LCD is the television, thus what we call the LCD TV. The discovery of the light modulating properties of liquid crystal enables the possibility of electronic enhancement. This set the improvement from using bulky and heavy CRT TV, or the cathode ray tube television, to thinner lightweight television.
The development of the 26 LCD TV technology became a technological mainstream because of the unearthing scientific and industrial characteristics of liquid crystals. It was in year 1888 when the first discoveries of the potential of liquid crystal were made. Then, in the succeeding years various patented streamlined visual displays were invented, manufactured, and introduced to consumers. Unsurprisingly, through the impressive features of the LCD TV, this innovative electronic flourished in the trade market, surpassing the retailing demand of CRT TVs. This happened because of the most highlighted feature of LCD TV, which is the achievement of producing high-quality images. Aside from the high-quality television images and lightweight and thinner exterior, the LCD TV has compacted electronic components, has wide range of screen sizes to choose from, and although cost a little more than the CRT TV, they more portable than the latter.
The introduction of the 32 LCD TV paved the conceptualization and success of high-definition display television screens of the 21st century. Also, other electronics that have display screens such as computer monitors, gaming devices, watches and clocks, and aircraft cockpit display were modified, including the liquid crystal display technology.
In fact, it was in 1968 when an inventor and electrical engineer, George Heilmeier, envisaged the first LCD TV. Also, in 1981, the famous and credible electronic brand and maker, Sharp, sold the first 14-inch LCD TV in the market.
Today, the LCD TV is faced with its competitor, the LED TV. The LED TV is the recent innovation developed by electronic manufacturers. The difference between the two is, the LCD TV produces images through the blocking off of wavelengths of light by the pixels. These pixels were produced when a fluorescent backlight is used. Meanwhile, in LED TV, images are produced through light-emitting diodes. Amazingly, the LCD TV costs less than the LED TV. Also, the LCD TV assures no image burn-in. The burn-in is usually caused by phosphors. But, fortunately, LCD TV doesn’t utilize phosphors.