Samsung display co., ltd. (20240121998). THIN-FILM TRANSISTOR, TRANSISTOR ARRAY SUBSTRATE, AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE TRANSISTOR ARRAY SUBSTRATE simplified abstract

From WikiPatents
Jump to navigation Jump to search

THIN-FILM TRANSISTOR, TRANSISTOR ARRAY SUBSTRATE, AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE TRANSISTOR ARRAY SUBSTRATE

Organization Name

samsung display co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Sun Hee Lee of Yongin-si (KR)

Eun Hye Ko of Yongin-si (KR)

Sang Woo Sohn of Yongin-si (KR)

Jung Hoon Lee of Yongin-si (KR)

Hyun Mo Lee of Yongin-si (KR)

Hyun Jun Jeong of Yongin-si (KR)

THIN-FILM TRANSISTOR, TRANSISTOR ARRAY SUBSTRATE, AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE TRANSISTOR ARRAY SUBSTRATE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240121998 titled 'THIN-FILM TRANSISTOR, TRANSISTOR ARRAY SUBSTRATE, AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE TRANSISTOR ARRAY SUBSTRATE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a thin-film transistor with specific angles for the surfaces of the gate electrode and gate insulating layer.

  • The thin-film transistor includes an active layer with a channel region, a source region, and a drain region.
  • A gate insulating layer is on the channel region, and a gate electrode is on the gate insulating layer.
  • The side surfaces of the gate electrode and gate insulating layer have obtuse angles with respect to the boundary surface between them.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in:

  • Display panels
  • Touchscreen devices
  • Integrated circuits

Problems Solved

This technology helps in:

  • Improving transistor performance
  • Enhancing device reliability
  • Reducing power consumption

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Higher efficiency
  • Better device stability
  • Increased lifespan

Potential Commercial Applications

The potential commercial applications of this technology could be in:

  • Consumer electronics
  • Medical devices
  • Automotive electronics

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of different materials for the gate electrode and gate insulating layer in thin-film transistors.

Unanswered Questions

How does the obtuse angle on the surfaces of the gate electrode and gate insulating layer impact the overall performance of the thin-film transistor?

The specific angle chosen for the surfaces of the gate electrode and gate insulating layer could affect the electrical properties and efficiency of the transistor, but the exact impact is not detailed in the abstract.

Are there any limitations to the use of obtuse angles on the surfaces of the gate electrode and gate insulating layer in thin-film transistors?

While the abstract highlights the use of obtuse angles for these surfaces, it does not mention any potential limitations or drawbacks associated with this design choice.


Original Abstract Submitted

a thin-film transistor including an active layer disposed on a substrate and including a channel region, a source region connected to a side of the channel region, and a drain region connected to the other side of the channel region; a gate insulating layer on the channel region of the active layer; and a gate electrode on the gate insulating layer. a slope of each side surface of the gate electrode with respect to a boundary surface between the gate insulating layer and the gate electrode is an obtuse angle (a substantially obtuse angel). a slope of each side surface of the gate insulating layer with respect to the boundary surface between the gate insulating layer and the gate electrode is an obtuse angle (a substantially obtuse angel).