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The document discusses different types of computer displays. Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) monitors use electron guns to strike phosphors on the inside of the screen and create colors, similar to older TVs. However, CRTs are heavy, can flicker, and emit radiation. Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) use thin film transistor technology between flat plates with liquid crystals to block light and create images. LCDs offer better quality and take less space so they are replacing CRTs. Key monitor characteristics that impact image quality include screen size measured diagonally, resolution in pixels, pixel pitch or distance between pixels, brightness measured in candela per square meter, color depth in number of colors displayed, and refresh rate

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The document discusses different types of computer displays. Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) monitors use electron guns to strike phosphors on the inside of the screen and create colors, similar to older TVs. However, CRTs are heavy, can flicker, and emit radiation. Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) use thin film transistor technology between flat plates with liquid crystals to block light and create images. LCDs offer better quality and take less space so they are replacing CRTs. Key monitor characteristics that impact image quality include screen size measured diagonally, resolution in pixels, pixel pitch or distance between pixels, brightness measured in candela per square meter, color depth in number of colors displayed, and refresh rate

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INFORMATION SHEET 4.

DISPLAY SCREENS

CRTs and LCDs

The screen on a computer is often known as the monitor, or VDU


(Visual Display Unit). Inside the computer, there is a video card which
produces images and sends signals to the monitor.

When choosing a monitor, you have to take into account a few basics.

Type of display – the choice is between a CRT or an LCD screen.


The Cathode Ray Tube of a monitor is similar to a traditional TV set. It
has three electron guns (one for each primary colour; red, green and
blue) that strike the inside of the screen which is coated with substances
called phosphors, which glow and create colours. CRTs are cheap, but
they are heavy, can flicker and emit radiation.

A Liquid Crystal Display is made of flat plates with a liquid crystal


solution between them. The crystals block the light in different quantities
to create the image. Active-matrix LCDs use TFT (Thin Film Transistor)
technology in which each pixel has its own transistor switch. They offer
better quality and take up less space, so they are replacing CRTs.

Screen size – the viewing area is measured diagonally; in other


words, a 17'' screen measures 17 inches from top left corner to the
bottom right.
Resolution – the clarity of the image depends on the number of
pixels (short picture elements) contained on a display, horizontally
and vertically. A typical resolution is 1024 x 768. The sharpness of
images is affected by dot pitch, the distance between the pixels on
the screen, so a dot pitch of 0.28 mm or less will produce a sharp
image.

Pixel - the smallest element in a displayed image

Brightness – the luminance of images is measured in cd/m²


(candela per square meter).

Color depth – the number of colours a monitor can display. For


example, a VGA monitor produces 256 colours, enough for home
users; a SuperVGA can produce up to 16.7 million colours, so is ideal
for photographic work and video games.

Refresh rate – the number of times that the image is drawn


each second. If a monitor has a refresh rate of 75 Hz, it means
that the screen is scanned 75 times per second. If the rate is
low, you will notice a flicker, which can cause eye fatigue.
SELF CHECK 4.2
Identification

1. that strike the inside of the screen which is coated with

substances.
2. a flat-panel display which works by emitting light through a
special liquid
3. - the smallest element in a displayed image.
4. the space between a display's pixels.

5. the frequency at which a monitor renews its image, measured


in Hz.

6. a monitor is similar to a traditional TV set.

7. the luminance of images is measured in cd/m² (candela per

square meter).
8. the number of colours a monitor can display.

9. the viewing area is measured diagonally.

10. The screen on a computer is often known as the.

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