Explore Imaging, Optics, and Illumination Strategies at the Vision Spectra Conference (July 16-18)
Search
Menu
DataRay Inc. - ISO 11146-Compliant Laser Beam Profilers
Photonics Dictionary

AC thin film electroluminescent display devices

AC thin film electroluminescent (ACTFEL) display devices are a type of flat-panel display technology that uses electroluminescence to produce visible light.

Structure: They consist of a thin film of phosphor material sandwiched between two insulating layers, which are further enclosed by two electrodes. Typically, these layers are deposited on a transparent substrate, such as glass.

Operation: When an alternating current (AC) voltage is applied across the electrodes, an electric field is generated across the phosphor layer. This field excites the phosphor material, causing it to emit light.

Electroluminescence: The light emission in ACTFEL devices is due to the phenomenon of electroluminescence, where electrical energy is directly converted into light energy without the need for a backlight, unlike LCDs.

Advantages:

High brightness: They can produce bright images that are visible even in well-lit environments.

Wide viewing angles: The emitted light is typically uniform and can be viewed from wide angles without significant loss of brightness or color accuracy.

Durability: They have a robust design with a long operational life, resistant to shock and vibration.

Applications: ACTFEL displays are used in various applications where reliability and readability in different lighting conditions are essential. This includes instrumentation panels, medical devices, outdoor signage, and military applications.
 

Explore Our Content
News
Features
Latest Products
Webinars
White Papers
All Things Photonics Podcast
Videos
Our Summits & Conferences
Industry Events
Bookstore
Join Our Community
Subscribe
Advertise
Become a member
Sign in
Contribute a Feature
Suggest a Webinar
Submit a Press Release
Mobile Apps

About Us
Our Company
Our Publications
Contact Us
Career Opportunities
Teddi C. Laurin Scholarship

Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)



©2024 Photonics Media
100 West St.
Pittsfield, MA, 01201 USA
[email protected]
We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze our website traffic as stated in our Privacy Policy. By using this website, you agree to the use of cookies unless you have disabled them.