The TFT-LCD has become a necessity of modern life. It is widely used as a display in a wide range of electronic devices, including personal computers (PCs), laptops, mobile phones, and televisions (TVs). Most LCD panels are produced in East Asia. Japanese firms were the first to commercialize liquid crystals in displays, but the market dominance by Japan was short-lived. Korea and Taiwan entered the market in the early 2000s and changed the dynamics of the LCD industry. In the mid-2000s, China also joined the tripartite battle for the huge consumer market. This book describes how the LCD...