Display Mode Definitions

Reflective Mode
In reflective mode, an external source of light is impingent on an LCD and then reflected from a surface behind the cells. The intensity of the reflected light is modulated by the cells. There is no light source within the LCD structure.

Transmissive Mode
In transmissive mode, the source of light is contained within the LCD structure behind the cells. The intensity of the transmitted light is modulated by the cells.

Transflective Mode
In transflective mode, there are two sources of light. One is contained within the LCD structure behind the cells and the other is reflected light. The resulting intensity is a combination of the two sources of light modulated by the cells.