18410841. DISPLAY PANEL AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.)
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DISPLAY PANEL AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME
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YEON-SHIL Jung of Yongin-si (KR)
DISPLAY PANEL AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18410841 titled 'DISPLAY PANEL AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME
The abstract describes a display panel with a test circuit and an electrostatic discharge protection circuit.
- The display panel test circuit includes an open-short test transistor for testing purposes.
- The electrostatic discharge protection circuit includes diodes and switching elements to protect the panel from electrostatic discharge.
- The first electrostatic discharge diode is connected to the data line and receives a first voltage.
- The first switching element determines the minimum voltage of the display panel under different conditions.
- The second electrostatic discharge diode is connected to the data line and receives a second voltage.
Potential Applications: - Display panels in electronic devices - Testing circuits in manufacturing processes - Electrostatic discharge protection in sensitive electronic components
Problems Solved: - Ensuring the proper functioning of display panels - Protecting the panel from electrostatic discharge damage
Benefits: - Improved reliability of display panels - Enhanced protection against electrostatic discharge - Efficient testing processes during manufacturing
Commercial Applications: - Consumer electronics industry - Manufacturing sector for electronic components - Display panel production companies
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the electrostatic discharge protection circuit enhance the reliability of the display panel? 2. What are the specific conditions under which the first switching element determines the minimum voltage of the display panel?
Original Abstract Submitted
A display panel includes a display panel test circuit including an open-short test transistor including a gate electrode which receives a test gate signal, a first electrode which receives an open-short test voltage, and a second electrode connected to a data line which transmits a data voltage and an electrostatic discharge protection circuit including: a first electrostatic discharge diode including a cathode electrode connected to the data line and an anode electrode which receives a first voltage; a first switching element which determines a minimum voltage of the display panel as the first voltage under a first condition and determines an electrostatic discharge low potential voltage higher than the minimum voltage of the display panel as the first voltage under a second condition; and a second electrostatic discharge diode including a cathode electrode which receives a second voltage and an anode electrode connected to the data line.