emissive display

[ɪˈmɪsɪv dɪˈspleɪ]
nounpl: emissive displays
display emissor / tela emissiva
1. A display technology that emits light directly from its pixels (such as OLED or LED), rather than relying on backlighting like LCD displays
OLED screens are emissive displays that produce their own light, resulting in perfect blacks and better contrast.
As telas OLED são displays emissores que produzem sua própria luz, resultando em pretos perfeitos e melhor contraste.
2. Display technology where each pixel generates its own light independently
Emissive displays offer superior image quality because they don't require a separate backlight source.
Os displays emissivos oferecem qualidade de imagem superior porque não requerem uma fonte de iluminação de fundo separada.
This is technical terminology widely used in the electronics and technology industries in both Brazil and the USA. It has become increasingly common with the popularization of OLED technology in smartphones, televisions, and computers. In Brazil, the English term 'display' is frequently used alongside Portuguese 'tela' in technical contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
self-emissive displayactive displaylight-emitting display
Antonyms / Antônimos
passive displayreflective displaytransmissive displayLCD display

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
display emissor / tela emissiva
Standard technical term used in technology sectors
São Paulo
tela emissiva / display emissor
Common in tech industry hubs and companies
Portugal
display emissor / ecrã emissor
Portuguese prefers 'ecrã' over 'display' in formal contexts

Related Words

OLEDLED displaypixelbacklightluminescenceLCD
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