Table 1 Performance comparisons of four popular LCD modes
TN mode | MVA mode | IPS mode | FFS mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Transmittance (normalized to TN) | 100% | 70%–80% | 70%–80% | 88%–98% |
On-axis contrast ratio | ~1000:1 | ~5000:1 | ~2000:1 | ~2000:1 |
LC mixture | +Δɛ | −Δɛ | +Δɛ or −Δɛ | +Δɛ or −Δɛ |
Viewing angle | Fair | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Response time | ~5 ms | ~5 ms | ~10 ms | ~10 ms |
Touch panel | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Applications | Wristwatches, signage, laptop computers | TV, desktop computers | Desktop computers, pads | Smartphones, pads, notebook computers |
