Panasonic Positions High-Contrast Liquid Crystal Panel for Use in HDR Monitors

Panasonic developed an In-plane switching liquid crystal panel it said is capable of contrast ratios of more than 1,000,000:1, 600 times that of conventional liquid crystal panels. The panel’s light-modulating cells allow pixel-by-pixel control of backlight intensity, useful for high dynamic range monitors for broadcasters, said the company in a news release. Sampling will begin in January for the high-end panel that’s also targeted to video production, medical and automotive applications.