What screen technology uses organic compounds?

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OLED

Unlike standard LCDs that require a backlight, OLED pixels produce their own light when electricity is applied. This allows the screen to achieve 'perfect blacks' by simply turning individual pixels completely off.

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Which display technology is characterized by the use of organic compounds that emit their own light?

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