CRT technology

[siː ɑːr ˈtiː ˈtɛknɒlədʒi]
nounpl: CRT technologies
tecnologia de tubo de raios catódicos
1. Display technology that uses a cathode ray tube to generate images by directing electron beams at a phosphorescent screen
CRT technology was the standard for television and computer monitors for decades.
A tecnologia de tubo de raios catódicos foi o padrão para televisores e monitores de computador por décadas.
2. Historical electronic display system based on vacuum tubes that produce visible light when struck by electrons
Before LCD screens became popular, CRT technology dominated the market.
Antes que as telas LCD se tornassem populares, a tecnologia CRT dominava o mercado.
CRT technology represents a significant era in computing and television history, particularly important in Brazil where older equipment remained in use longer than in some developed nations. The technology is now considered obsolete and vintage, with collectors and retro enthusiasts valuing original CRT monitors and televisions for their aesthetic and gaming qualities.
NYC Slang
old-school tube tech / vintage screen tech
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cathode ray tube technologyvacuum tube display technologyelectron beam display
Antonyms / Antônimos
LCD technologyLED technologyOLED technologyflat-screen technology

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tecnologia de tubo de raios catódicos
Standard technical term used across Brazil
São Paulo
tecnologia CRT
Often abbreviated as CRT in technical contexts
Portugal
tecnologia de tubo de raios catódicos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes abbreviated as TRC

Related Words

monitortelevisionphosphorescent screenelectron gundeflection coilsvintage electronics

Related Idioms & Phrases

relics of CRT technology
the heyday of CRT era
CRT displays of yesteryear
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