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Digital Display

From the smallest handsets to the largest PDP panels, LG Electronics' R&D centers offer the latest in display and communication technologies.

Major R&D Achievements

2007
Development of highly efficient PDPs
LG has developed a 50" HD PDP boasting industry-leading performance (high brightness, low power consumption, high quality), through its development of a highly effective panel structure, and the use of gas and dielectric substances.
Development of a 3D monitor
With a view to expanding the Commercial Display market, LG has developed a 42" commercial monitor, clear for all to see without glasses.
Development of MOBILE VSB technology
The latest technology utilizes the ATSC digital terrestrial broadcastingmethod, thus enabling mobile broadcasting content to be received without the need for additional devices.
2006
First 102-inch, full HD Plasma TV
LG once again topped the global, large-screen market with its largest ever, technological PDP panel.
New wall-mounted projector
(Winner of 3 design awards worldwide, 2006)
The projector met the customers' space-efficiency requirements, further promoting its advanced technology and design throughout the world.
2005
New HD Plasma TV with built-in DVR
This Plasma TV with built-in DVR can record, play back, and pause/resume real-time digital broadcasts.
2004
New single-scan, 42-inch and 50-inch XGA PDP
The world's first, single-scan technology significantly enhanced cost-efficiency by reducing the TV's driving circuit to one line instead of the conventional two-line method.
New fifth-generation demodulation chipset for DTV
The latest chipset's improved performance greatly influenced Korea's digital TV communities, setting a new communications standard.
First cable-ready DTV
The TV's built-in cable tuner receives digital cable broadcasts without the need for additional set-top boxes.
1999
First 60-inch HD PDP
LG developed the world's first 60-inch, wall-mounted Plasma TV, leading the global large-screen market while fostering its in-house, industry-leading in-house technologies.
1997
First HDTV 5 Chip set
LG developed the world's first HDTV 5 Chip set, which is composed of VSB Demodulator, AV Decoder and Video Display processor.

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