Which Display Technologies Require Backlighting?

Most of the current state-of-the-art display technologies require backlighting subsystems to provide the necessary brightness. LCDs do not produce light themselves, and so they need illumination to produce a visible image. In general, backlights are needed to illuminate the display panel from the side or the back.

Which display technologies do not require backlighting?

OLED monitors are flat computer displays which consist of pixels made from OLEDs (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) rather than liquid crystal filled units. Unlike LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) technology, OLED does not require backlighting to function.

Which two technologies are used for backlight in LCD monitors?

Current LCD monitors use one of two competing backlight technologies, CCFL and LED.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.