active-matrix

adjective

ac·​tive-ma·​trix ˈak-tiv-ˌmā-triks How to pronounce active-matrix (audio)
: of, relating to, or being an LCD in which each pixel is individually controlled

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The latest lights to try to work their way through red tape and onto the road are active-matrix LED lamps, which can shape their beams to avoid blinding oncoming drivers. Ars Staff, Ars Technica, 20 Sep. 2024

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1984, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of active-matrix was in 1984

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“Active-matrix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/active-matrix. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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