Enabling Technology for Thin Film Displays

Enabling Technology for Thin Film Displays
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Total Pages: 154
Release: 2002
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This program has laid the foundations for rugged, flexible, bendable high performance thin-film transistor (TFT) backplanes for display and sensor/detector array applications and has further developed patterned organic layers for color OLED's using both wet and dry processes. Innovations have been made in transistor materials and processing, substrate treatments and processing, and systems integration. Six backplane TFT technologies have been developed for flexible substrates: (1) amorphous silicon TFTs on steel foils, which yields TFT structures which are rugged and dimensionally stable; (2) polycrystalline silicon TFT complementary metal oxide on silicon (CMOS) on steel foils, which takes advantage of the high temperature tolerance of steel; (3) high performance polycrystalline silicon (p-Si) TFT CMOS using a separation approach which allows full high-temperature processing and yields mobilities for holes and electrons over 300 square centimeters/volt-second; (4) amorphous silicon (a-Si) TFTs on plastic (Kapton) foil using an amorphous silicon process optimized for 150 deg C, (5) nanocrystalline silicon (n-Si) TFTs using processing that is adaptable to direct deposition on plastic foil substrates, and (6) polymeric TFTs fully compatible with flexible substrates and demonstrating record mobilities. In the OLED work, both wet and dry patterning for OLED processing have been found to be compatible with roll-roll processing and not to require vacuum. Wet processes (e.g., ink jet printing) have been found to depend critically on the final printed profiles which result from the drying process of the liquid. By developing a solvent-assisted diffusion process for organic molecules in polymers, which can temporarily depress glass transition temperatures by over 100 deg C, a practical large-area dry-patterning process has been developed for patterning color OLED's.

Flat Panel Display Manufacturing

Flat Panel Display Manufacturing
Author: Jun Souk
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2018-07-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119161355

An extensive introduction to the engineering and manufacture of current and next-generation flat panel displays This book provides a broad overview of the manufacturing of flat panel displays, with a particular emphasis on the display systems at the forefront of the current mobile device revolution. It is structured to cover a broad spectrum of topics within the unifying theme of display systems manufacturing. An important theme of this book is treating displays as systems, which expands the scope beyond the technologies and manufacturing of traditional display panels (LCD and OLED) to also include key components for mobile device applications, such as flexible OLED, thin LCD backlights, as well as the manufacturing of display module assemblies. Flat Panel Display Manufacturing fills an important gap in the current book literature describing the state of the art in display manufacturing for today's displays, and looks to create a reference the development of next generation displays. The editorial team brings a broad and deep perspective on flat panel display manufacturing, with a global view spanning decades of experience at leading institutions in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and the USA, and including direct pioneering contributions to the development of displays. The book includes a total of 24 chapters contributed by experts at leading manufacturing institutions from the global FPD industry in Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Germany, Israel, and USA. Provides an overview of the evolution of display technologies and manufacturing Treats display products as systems with manifold applications, expanding the scope beyond traditional display panel manufacturing to key components for mobile devices and TV applications Provides a detailed overview of LCD manufacturing, including panel architectures, process flows, and module manufacturing Provides a detailed overview of OLED manufacturing for both mobile and TV applications, including a chapter dedicated to the young field of flexible OLED manufacturing Provides a detailed overview of the key unit processes and corresponding manufacturing equipment, including manufacturing test & repair of TFT array panels as well as display module inspection & repair Introduces key topics in display manufacturing science and engineering, including productivity & quality, factory architectures, and green manufacturing Flat Panel Display Manufacturing will appeal to professionals and engineers in R&D departments for display-related technology development, as well as to graduates and Ph.D. students specializing in LCD/OLED/other flat panel displays.

Enabling Technology for MEMS and Nanodevices

Enabling Technology for MEMS and Nanodevices
Author: Henry Baltes
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 441
Release: 2013-03-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3527675043

Mikro- und Nanotechnik haben Wissenschaft und Forschung revolutioniert. In Zukunft werden sie auch den Alltag verändern. Nun liegt der erste Band einer neuen Buchreihe vor: Advanced Micro and Nano Systems 1. Henry Baltes und seine Co-Autoren knüpfen mit AMN an die Sensors Update-Reihe an. Das Autorenteam wurde um weitere Experten erweitert. AMN wird zwei Mal pro Jahr mit einem neuen Band die aktuellen Entwicklungen in der Mikro- und Nano-Welt begleiten. Die Erforschung und der Einsatz von Mikro- und Nanosystemen sind eines der brandaktuellen Themen im Wissenschaftsbereich. Die Forschungsergebnisse werden mehr und mehr auch konkret umgesetzt. Damit werden Mikro- und Nanotechnologie zu Wirtschaftsfaktoren. Aktuelle Entwicklungen, neue Technologien, Nano-Bauelemente und Systeme im Mikromaßstab - Advanced Micro and Nano Systems, die neue Buchreihe, wird Spiegel der spannenden und faszinierenden Mikro- und Nano-Welt sein. Zweimal pro Jahr wird es einen neuen AMN-Band geben. Die Autoren sind ausgewiesene Spezialisten. Zu den Herausgebern zählt Henry Baltes, Professor an der ETH Zürich. Er zeichnete bereits für die Bände der Sensors Update-Reihe verantwortlich. Die Artikel ermöglichen Neueinsteigern einen ersten Zugriff auf die Materie. Fachleute erhalten einen umfassenden Überblick. Anspruch der Herausgeber ist es, nicht nur die theoretischen Grundlagen von Mikro- und Nanosystemen zu reflektieren, sondern immer auch praktische Möglichkeiten und die Grenzen der Anwendung im Blick zu haben. Die AMN-Bände sind Handbücher und Nachschlagewerke in einem. Die Reihe richtet sich an Vertreter unterschiedlicher Fachrichtungen: Biologie, Chemie, Mathematik, Sensorindustrie und Materialwissenschaften.

Functional Thin Films Technology

Functional Thin Films Technology
Author: Sam Zhang
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 446
Release: 2021-08-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000408469

Functional Thin Films Technology features the functional aspects of thin films, such as their application in solar selective absorbers, fiber lasers, solid oxide fuel cells, piezo-related areas, catalysts, superhydrophobicity, semiconductors, and trace pesticides detection. It highlights developments and advances in the preparation, characterization, and applications of functional micro-/nano-scaled films and coatings. This book Presents technologies aimed at functionality used in nanoelectronics, solar selective absorbers, solid oxide fuel cells, piezo-applications, and sensors Covers absorbers, catalysts, anodic aluminum oxide, superhydrophobics, and semiconductor devices Features a chapter on transport phenomena associated to structures Discusses transport phenomena and material informatics This second volume in the two-volume set, Protective Thin Coatings and Functional Thin Films Technology, will benefit industry professionals and researchers working in areas related to semiconductors, optoelectronics, plasma technology, solid-state energy storages, and 5G, as well as advanced students studying electrical, mechanical, chemical, and materials engineering.

Flat-Panel Displays and CRTs

Flat-Panel Displays and CRTs
Author: Lawrence E. Tannas
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 487
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9401170622

Flat-Panel Displays and CRTs, a review of electronic information display devices, is the first sys tematic and comprehensive coverage of the subject. It is intended to distill our wealth of knowledge of flat-panel displays and CRTs from their beginnings to the present state of the art. Historical perspective, theory of operation, and specific applications are all thoroughly covered. The field of display engineering is a multidisciplined technical pursuit with the result that its individual disciplines suffer from a lack of communications and limited perspective. Many previ ously developed standards for, and general understanding of, one technology are often inappro priate for another. Care has been taken here to document the old, incorporate the new, and emphasize commonalities. Criteria for performance have been standardized to enable an expert in one display technology, such as liquid crystals, to compare his device performance with that offered by another technology, such as electroluminescence. This book has been written with a second purpose in mind, to wit, to be the vehicle by means of which a new scientist or engineer can be introduced into the display society. It is organized to be tutorial for use in instructional situations. The first chapters begin with first principles and defini tions; the middle chapters set out requirements and criteria; and the last chapters give a complete description of each major technology.

Thin Film Transistor Technology 8

Thin Film Transistor Technology 8
Author: Yue Kuo
Publisher: The Electrochemical Society
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2006
Genre: Thin film transistors
ISBN: 1566775086

This issue includes funadmental and applied topics on materials, processes, devices, circuits, and new and novel applicaitons related to TFTs.

Introduction to Image Acquisition and Display Technologies

Introduction to Image Acquisition and Display Technologies
Author: Ichiro Fujieda
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2023-07-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000901114

In this valuable reference work, Ichiro Fujieda focuses on the component technologies, device configurations, and operation principles of image acquisition and display technologies and provides detailed use cases to give practical guidance on the various current and potential future applications of these technologies. The technology and the physics behind these devices can be grouped into three categories: optical technology, material science, and semiconductor device technology. This book enables readers to gain an understanding of these three areas in relation to the flow of image information and several example applications of the technology. Fujieda first describes the building blocks of image sensors and displays (detectors, light sources, transistors, and wavefront control devices) and their configurations, operation principles, and characteristics. He then describes in more detail image sensor technology (including MOS image sensors, CCD technologies, and X-ray and infrared imagers) and displays (including thin-film transistor arrays, LCDs, OLEDs, MEMS devices, and more). Finally, he provides real-world examples of how these technologies are used together to give the reader an understanding of their practical applications and their potential use in future devices. Some important laws in optics and definitions in color science are included for easy reference. Through this approach, the reader will gain a detailed understanding of each of the component parts of existing imaging devices and will be able to apply this to future developments within the field. This book will benefit any advanced undergraduate and graduate student and industry professional who wishes to expand his or her understanding of the hardware handling digital images. Some basic knowledge is required on semiconductor device physics and the interaction of radiation with matter, though these are described in the appropriate sections.

Engineered Biomimicry

Engineered Biomimicry
Author: Lianbing Zhang
Publisher: Elsevier Inc. Chapters
Total Pages: 63
Release: 2013-05-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0128072741

With the development of new synthetic procedures and technological processes, the interest in biomimicry has gathered rejuvenation in the past decades. One particularly interesting research method is the atomic layer deposition (ALD), which was established in various fields of technology as a vacuum-based chemical-processing technique and enabler for the deposition of extremely thin functional coatings. The benefits of this technology over similar techniques make it increasingly attractive for applications in biomimicry. In this chapter, short descriptions of the technology and its benefits and drawbacks are given. Subsequently, we summarize development in various research topics involving ALD and biomimicry.

Applications of Organic and Printed Electronics

Applications of Organic and Printed Electronics
Author: Eugenio Cantatore
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2012-09-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1461431603

Organic and printed electronics can enable a revolution in the applications of electronics and this book offers readers an overview of the state-of-the-art in this rapidly evolving domain. The potentially low cost, compatibility with flexible substrates and the wealth of devices that characterize organic and printed electronics will make possible applications that go far beyond the well-known displays made with large-area silicon electronics. Since organic electronics are still in their early stage, undergoing transition from lab-scale and prototype activities to production, this book serves as a valuable snapshot of the current landscape of the different devices enabled by this technology, reviewing all applications that are developing and those can be foreseen.