IGZO

[ ig-zoh ]

noun

1. indium gallium zinc oxide, a compound semiconductor.
2. Digital Technology. a technology that uses this material in touchscreens to enable extremely high-definition displays, highly efficient power consumption, and high touch sensitivity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of IGZO¹

First recorded in 2008–13

Example Sentences

"IGZO is Sharp's pride," said Innolux Chairman H.C.

From Reuters

It also struggled to persuade customers to pay a premium for its high-end "IGZO" display technology, which features high resolution and low energy consumption, as rivals quickly outmaneuvered it with competitive technology. 

From Reuters

It’s just that the one compromise it ended up making is one that could have been avoided had it not bet on IGZO.

From Forbes

The reason for that is Apple is relying on a relatively new technology for its LCDs called IGZO, short for indium gallium zinc oxide, that ostensibly is the future of display making.

From Forbes

Although analysts have been predicting a switch to IGZO at some point, there’s not a lot of solid evidence that Apple will adopt the technology this year.

From Time