Tianma has started with passive displays back in 1983 and has become a leader in this area.

There are many types of LCD technology Tianma can offer:

• TN
• STN (Super Twisted Nematic)
  
  • CSTN (Colour STN)
  • ESTN (Enhanced STN)
  • FSTN (Film STN)
  • NFSTN (Negative Film STN)
  • ASTN (Advanced STN)
• EBN (Enhanced Black Nematic)

EBN type passive LCDs offer high contrast (typ. 1000:1) and high switching speed (typ 80 ms).

Almost all passive displays are customized:

• The design can be based on pixels or on segments
• Complex custom icons in high resolution can be integrated
• Coloured areas can be included
• Touch functionality can be added