What Can the Automobile Industry Expect from Liquid Crystal Displays?

The present performance capabilities of liquid crystal displays relative to automotive requirements is reviewed.

Fundamental material limitations to LCD performance will be discussed.

Operating characteristics that may be anticipated in the next two to five years, in regards to such parameters as operating voltage, operating and storage temperatures, humidity resistance, response time, viewing characteristics, color and display styling will be treated.

In addition, examples of the use of LCDs for portrayal of analog and vectorgraphic information will be presented.