segmented display
[/ˈsɛɡ.mən.təd dɪˈspleɪ/]
nounpl: segmented displays
display de segmentos
1. An electronic display device composed of individual segments (typically LEDs or LCDs) arranged to form numbers, letters, or symbols when illuminated in different combinations
The digital clock uses a seven-segment display to show the time.
O relógio digital usa um display de sete segmentos para mostrar a hora.
2. A type of visual indicator commonly found in electronic devices where specific segments light up to represent different characters or numbers
Early calculators relied on segmented displays for numerical output.
As primeiras calculadoras dependiam de displays segmentados para a saída numérica.
Segmented displays are iconic retro technology, particularly associated with 1970s-1980s consumer electronics in both Brazil and the USA. While largely superseded by more advanced display technologies, they remain culturally significant and are still used in specialized applications, vintage restoration, and educational contexts.
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