Display device

Abstract

A display device is disclosed. The display device may include a display panel, a first circuit board, a second circuit board, and a power supply. The display panel may include a pixel and a first pad electrically connected to the pixel. The second circuit board may be electrically connected to the first pad through the first circuit board, and may include a second pad, a first power connection line, and a first feedback line. The power supply may be electrically connected to the second pad through the first power connection line, may be electrically connected to the second pad through the first feedback line, may supply the first power to the display panel through the second pad, and may receive a feedback voltage of the second pad through the first feedback line.

Description

[0001] This application claims the priority benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2019-0161819 filed on December 6, 2019, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office; the Korean Patent Application is incorporated by reference.

[0002] The technical field relates to a display device. Background Art

[0003] Modern display devices include liquid crystal display devices and organic light emitting display devices.

[0004] An organic light emitting diode display device generally displays images using an organic light emitting diode that generates light through recombination of electrons and holes. Advantages of an organic light emitting diode display device may include fast response speed, high brightness, large viewing angle, and / or low power consumption. Summary of the invention

[0005] Embodiments may relate to a display device capable of compensating for a voltage drop of a first power.

[0006] The display device according to the embodiment includes: a display panel including a display area and a plurality of first pads arranged around the display area; a first circuit board having one end attached to the plurality of first pads; a second circuit board attached to the other end of the first circuit board; and a power supply configured to supply a first power to the display panel. The second circuit board includes: a plurality of second pads receiving the first power from the power supply; a first power connection line electrically connecting the plurality of second pads and the power supply to each other; and a first feedback line transmitting a feedback voltage of the second pad to the power supply.

[0007] The display device may further include a second power connection line connecting the power source and the first power connection line to each other.

[0008] The second circuit board may further include a connector connecting the first power connection line and the second power connection line to each other.

[0009] One end of the first power connection line may be connected to the second pad, and the other end of the first power connection line may be connected to the connector.

[0010] One end of the second power connection line may be connected to the connector, and the other end of the second power connection line may be connected to a power source.

[0011] The display device may further include a second feedback line connecting the power source and the first feedback line to each other.

[0012] The second circuit board may further include a connector connecting the first feedback line and the second feedback line to each other.

[0013] One end of the first feedback line may be directly connected to the second pad, and the other end of the first feedback line may be connected to the connector.

[0014] One end of the second feedback line may be connected to the connector, and the other end of the second feedback line may be connected to a power source.

[0015] The first power connection line may include a first region extending from the connector and a plurality of second regions branching from the first region.

[0016] One ends of the plurality of second regions may be connected to the plurality of second pads, respectively.

[0017] One end of the first feedback line may be directly connected to the second region.

[0018] The power supply may adjust an output voltage of the first power according to the feedback voltage.

[0019] The first circuit board may include a plurality of signal lines transmitting the first power to the first pad.

[0020] One end of the signal line may be connected to the first pad, and the other end of the signal line may be connected to the second pad.

[0021] Embodiments may relate to a display device. The display device may include a display panel, a first circuit board, a second circuit board, and a power supply. The display panel may include a pixel and a first pad electrically connected to the pixel. The second circuit board may be electrically connected to the first pad through the first circuit board, and may include a second pad, a first power connection line, and a first feedback line. The power supply may be electrically connected to the second pad through the first power connection line, may be electrically connected to the second pad through the first feedback line, may supply the first power to the display panel through the second pad, and may receive a feedback voltage of the second pad through the first feedback line.

[0022] The display device may include a second power connection line electrically connecting the power source to the first power connection line.

[0023] The second circuit board may include a connector electrically connecting the first power connection line to the second power connection line.

[0024] The connector may be electrically connected to the second pad via a first power connection line.

[0025] The power source may be electrically connected to the connector via a second power connection line.

[0026] The display device may include a second feedback line electrically connecting the power source to the first feedback line.

[0027] The second circuit board also includes a connector electrically connecting the first feedback line to the second feedback line.

[0028] The first end of the first feedback line may be directly connected to the second pad. The first end of the first feedback line may be electrically connected to the connector through the second end of the first feedback line.

[0029] The power source may be electrically connected to the connector via the second feedback line.

[0030] The first power connection line may include a first portion and a second portion. The first portion may be electrically connected to the second pad via the second portion.

[0031] The second portion may be directly connected to the second pad.

[0032] One end of the first feedback line may be directly connected to the second portion.

[0033] The power supply may adjust an output voltage of the first power based on the feedback voltage.

[0034] The first circuit board may include a signal line electrically connecting the second pad to the first pad for transmitting the first power to the first pad.

[0035] The signal line may be directly connected to at least one of the first pad and the second pad.

[0036] According to an embodiment, the display device can sense the voltage drop of the first power by transmitting the feedback voltage of the pad provided on the circuit board to the power supply. Therefore, the output voltage of the first power can be compensated. Advantageously, sufficient brightness of the display device can be maintained. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] Figure 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a display device according to an embodiment.

[0038] Figure 2 is an exploded view of a display device according to an embodiment.

[0039] Figure 3 is a diagram showing a method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 The plan view of the main circuit board is shown in .

[0040] Figure 4 is a plan view of a display panel according to an embodiment.

[0041] Figure 5 is a schematic block diagram of a display device according to an embodiment.

[0042] Figure 6 is a plan view showing power connection lines and feedback lines of a display device according to an embodiment.

[0043] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a display panel according to an embodiment.

[0044] Figure 8 is a plan view of a display device according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] Example embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Actual embodiments may be implemented in various forms.

[0046] Although the terms "first", "second", etc. can be used to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms can be used to distinguish one element from another element. Without departing from the teaching of one or more embodiments, the first element can be named as the second element. Describing an element as a "first" element may not require or imply the existence of a second element or other elements. The terms "first", "second", etc. can be used to distinguish elements of different categories or different groups. For simplicity, the terms "first", "second", etc. can respectively represent "first class (or first group)", "second class (or second group)", etc.

[0047] When a first element is referred to as being “on” a second element, the first element may be directly or indirectly on the second element.

[0048] The same reference numbers may identify the same or similar components.

[0049] The term “connect” may mean “electrically connected” or “electrically connected without an intermediate transistor”. The term “insulated” may mean “electrically insulated” or “electrically isolated”. The term “conductive” may mean “electrically conductive”. The term “driven” may mean “operated” or “controlled”. The term “region” may mean “portion”.

[0050] The features of the various embodiments may be combined in part or in whole.

[0051] Figure 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a display device according to an embodiment. Figure 2 is an exploded view of a display device according to an embodiment. Figure 3 is a diagram showing a method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 The plan view of the main circuit board is shown in . Figure 4 is a plan view of a display panel according to an embodiment.

[0052] The display device 1 can be (applied to) one of various electronic devices (such as a tablet PC, a smart phone, a car navigation unit, a camera, a central information display (CID) in a car, a wristwatch-type electronic device, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player, a game console, a television, an external billboard, a monitor, a personal computer, and a notebook computer).

[0053] In a plan view, the display device 1 may have a substantially rectangular shape. For example, the display device 1 may have a short side in a first direction (X-axis direction) and a long side in a second direction (Y-axis direction). The corner where the short side and the long side meet may be rounded with a predetermined curvature, or may have a right angle. The display device 1 may have other polygonal, circular, or elliptical shapes.

[0054] The display device 1 may include a first region DR1 formed to be flat and two second regions DR2 extending from two opposite sides of the first region DR1, respectively. The second region DR2 may be flat or curved. When the second region DR2 is flat, an obtuse angle may be formed by the first region DR1 and the second region DR2. When the second region DR2 is curved, the second region DR2 may have a fixed curvature or multiple curvatures.

[0055] The display device 1 may include only one second region DR2 extending from only one side of the first region DR1. The display device 1 may include more than two second regions DR2 extending from more than two sides of the first region DR1.

[0056] Reference Figure 2 The display device 1 may include a cover window CW, a display panel DSP, a bracket BK, a main circuit board MB and a lower cover BC.

[0057] The cover window CW may be disposed on the display panel DSP so as to cover and protect an upper surface of the display panel DSP.

[0058] The cover window CW may be formed of glass, sapphire and / or plastic. The cover window CW may be rigid or flexible.

[0059] The cover window CW may be attached to the upper surface of the display panel DSP by an adhesive member. The adhesive member may be an optically clear adhesive film (OCA) or an optically clear resin (OCR).

[0060] The cover window CW may include a transmission portion CWD corresponding to the display panel DSP and a light blocking portion CWN extending beyond the display panel DSP.

[0061] The cover window CW may be disposed in the first and second regions DR1 and DR2. The transmission portion CWD may be disposed in a portion of the first and second regions DR1 and DR2.

[0062] The light blocking part CWN may be opaque. The light blocking part CWN may include a decorative layer having a pattern. For example, a company's logo or some letters may be patterned on the light blocking part CWN. Holes for exposing a front camera, an iris sensor, an illumination sensor, etc. may be formed in the light blocking part CWN. Some or all of the front camera, the iris sensor, and the illumination sensor may be embedded in the display panel DSP without some or all of the holes.

[0063] The display panel DSP may be disposed below the cover window CW (in the Z-axis direction). The display panel DSP may overlap the transmission portion CWD of the cover window CW. The display panel DSP may be disposed in the first region DR1 and the second region DR2. Therefore, an image of the display panel DSP may be displayed not only in the first region DR1 but also in the second region DR2.

[0064] Although not shown in the drawings, a polarizing film may be attached between the display panel DSP and the cover window CW to prevent visibility reduction that may be caused by reflection of external light. The polarizing film may include a phase delay film such as a linear polarizing plate and a λ / 4 plate (quarter wave plate). The phase delay film may be provided on the display panel DSP, and the linear polarizing plate may be provided between the phase delay film and the cover window CW.

[0065] The display panel DSP may be a light-emitting display panel including light-emitting elements. For example, the display panel DSP may be an organic light-emitting display panel including organic light-emitting diodes, a micro light-emitting diode display panel including micro light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and a quantum dot light-emitting display panel including quantum dot light-emitting diodes.

[0066] Reference Figure 4 , the display panel DSP may include a display area DA for displaying an image and a non-display area NDA adjacent to the display area DA.

[0067] The display area DA may include a plurality of pixels PX. The display area DA may be disposed on a front surface or a side surface of the display device 1.

[0068] Each of the pixels PX may emit one of red, green, and blue lights. Each of the pixels PX may emit one of cyan, magenta, yellow, and white lights.

[0069] The pixels PX may be arranged in a matrix having rows and columns in a first direction (X-axis direction) and a second direction (Y-axis direction).

[0070] The non-display area NDA may include a driver for driving the pixels PX, and may include various wiring portions (not shown) connecting the pixels PX and the driver. The non-display area NDA may be adjacent to at least one side of the display area DA. The non-display area NDA may surround the display area DA.

[0071] The non-display area NDA may include a first pad area PA1. The first pad area PA1 may be disposed near one short side of the display area DA.

[0072] One end of the first circuit board COF may be attached to the first pad area PA1 of the display panel DSP. The first circuit board COF may be bent to a lower surface / non-display surface of the display panel DSP.

[0073] The first circuit board COF may include a first circuit area CA1, a second circuit area CA2, and a third circuit area CA3. The second circuit area CA2 may be disposed between the first circuit area CA1 and the third circuit area CA3.

[0074] The first circuit area CA1 may overlap the first pad area PA1 of the display panel DSP. The first circuit area CA1 may be attached to the first pad area PA1 of the display panel DSP through an anisotropic conductive film.

[0075] The second circuit area CA2 may accommodate and / or support the driver DIC.

[0076] The driver DIC may receive a control signal through the first circuit board COF. The driver DIC may include a data driver chip and a gate driver chip. The data driver chip may include a data driver circuit, and the data driver circuit applies a data signal for driving the display panel DSP and a data control signal for controlling the data signal. The gate driver chip may include a scan drive circuit that generates a scan high potential voltage, a scan low potential voltage, and a scan control signal. The scan drive circuit may transmit the scan high potential voltage, the scan low potential voltage, and the scan control signal to a gate driver disposed in the non-display area NDA.

[0077] The driver DIC may be an integrated circuit and may be attached to the first circuit board COF by a chip on glass (COG) method, a chip on plastic (COP) method, or an ultrasonic method.

[0078] The third circuit area CA3 may overlap the second circuit board DFPC and may be attached to the second circuit board DFPC.

[0079] The second circuit board DFPC may be a rigid printed circuit board or a flexible printed circuit board.

[0080] The second circuit board DFPC may include a second pad area PA2 and a wiring area LA. The second pad area PA2 may overlap with and be attached to the third circuit area CA3. The wiring area LA may accommodate and / or support the first connector CN1 and wiring connected to the first connector CN1.

[0081] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the cable CB can be connected to the first connector CN1. One end of the cable CB can be connected to the first connector CN1, and the other end of the cable CB can be connected to the second connector CN2 of the main circuit board MB. Therefore, the second circuit board DFPC can be electrically connected to the power supply PMIC of the main circuit board MB.

[0082] Although not shown in the drawings, a panel lower member may be disposed below the display panel DSP. The panel lower member may be attached to the lower surface / non-display surface of the display panel DSP by an adhesive member. The adhesive member may be a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA).

[0083] The panel lower member may include at least one of a light absorbing member for absorbing light incident from the outside, a buffer member for absorbing impact from the outside, a heat dissipating member for effectively dissipating heat of the display panel DSP, and a light blocking layer for blocking light incident from the outside.

[0084] The first circuit board COF may be bent so that one surface of the second circuit board DFPC may be attached to one surface of the panel lower member. The second circuit board DFPC may be attached to the lower surface of the panel lower member by an adhesive member. The adhesive member may be, for example, a pressure sensitive adhesive.

[0085] The bracket BK may be disposed below the display panel DSP (in the Z-axis direction).

[0086] The bracket BK may include one or both of plastic and metal.

[0087] The bracket BK may include a first camera hole CMH1 (for accommodating the camera device CM), a battery hole BH (for accommodating a battery), and a cable hole CAH (for allowing the cable CB to be connected to the second connector CN2).

[0088] The main circuit board MB may be disposed below the bracket BK (in the Z-axis direction). The main circuit board MB may be a rigid printed circuit board or a flexible printed circuit board.

[0089] The main circuit board MB may include a power supply PMIC, a main processor MP, a camera device CM, and a second connector CN2.

[0090] The main processor MP may control the overall functions of the display device 1. The main processor MP may output digital video data to the driver DIC through the second circuit board DFPC, so that the display panel DSP displays an image.

[0091] The main processor MP may be an application processor, a central processing unit, or a system chip as an integrated circuit.

[0092] The camera device CM may process an image frame (associated with a still image or a moving image) obtained by the image sensor in a camera mode, and may output the processed image frame to the main processor MP.

[0093] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 1 , one end of the cable CB can be connected to the second circuit board DFPC, and the other end of the cable CB can be connected to the second connector CN2 through the cable hole CAH of the bracket BK. Therefore, the main circuit board MB can be electrically connected to the second circuit board DFPC.

[0094] The main circuit board MB may be equipped with a mobile communication module capable of transmitting wireless signals to and / or receiving wireless signals from at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The wireless signals may be configured to be used for transmission and reception of voice, video, and / or text / multimedia messages.

[0095] The lower cover BC may be disposed below the bracket BK and the main circuit board MB (in the Z-axis direction). The lower cover BC may be coupled and fixed to the bracket BK. The lower cover BC may form a lower surface of the display device 1. The lower cover BC may include plastic and / or metal.

[0096] The lower cover BC may include a second camera hole CMH2 for accommodating and exposing the camera device CM. The position of the camera device CM and the positions of the camera holes CMH1 and CMH2 may be configured according to embodiments.

[0097] Figure 5 is a schematic block diagram of a display device according to an embodiment.

[0098] Reference Figure 5 , the display device 1 may include an image supplier 110 , a timing controller 120 , a scan driver 130 , a data driver 140 , a display panel DSP, and a power supply PMIC.

[0099] The pixels PX may be located at / near intersections of the scan lines GL1 to GLm (m is a positive integer) and the data lines DL1 to DLn (n is a positive integer), respectively, and may be arranged in a matrix. Each of the pixels PX may be connected to at least one of the scan lines GL1 to GLm and at least one of the data lines DL1 to DLn.

[0100] Each of the scan lines GL1 to GLm may extend in a row direction, and each of the data lines DL1 to DLn may extend in a column direction.

[0101] The first power VDD and the second power VSS may be provided to each of the pixels PX. The first power VDD and the second power VSS may be voltages required to operate the pixels PX, and the first power VDD may have a higher voltage level than that of the second power VSS.

[0102] The pixels PX may be connected to a common first power line, which may be connected to a first pad PP1 (at Figure 6 ). The first power VDD may be supplied to the first power line.

[0103] The image supplier 110 may process the data signal, and may output the processed data signal together with a vertical synchronization signal, a horizontal synchronization signal, a data enable signal, a clock signal, etc. to the timing controller 120 .

[0104] The timing controller 120 may receive the processed data signal and the like from the image supplier 110, and may output a gate timing control signal GDC (for controlling the operation timing of the scan driver 130) and a data timing control signal DDC (for controlling the operation timing of the data driver 140). The timing controller 120 may supply the image data DATA to the data driver 140 together with the data timing control signal DDC.

[0105] The scan driver 130 may output a scan signal in response to the gate timing control signal GDC supplied from the timing controller 120. The scan driver 130 may sequentially supply the scan signal to the scan lines GL1 to GLm.

[0106] The scan driver 130 may include a shift register (or stage group) that sequentially generates and outputs a pulse-type scan signal corresponding to a pulse-type start signal using a clock signal of a gate timing control signal GDC. The scan signal may be applied to the pixel PX.

[0107] The scan driver 130 may be formed in a display panel DSP in a gate in panel (also referred to as a gate panel) manner or as an integrated circuit (IC).

[0108] The data driver 140 may generate a data signal based on the image data DATA and the data timing control signal DDC provided from the timing controller 120, and may provide the data signal to the pixel PX. The data timing control signal DDC may control the operation of the data driver 140, and may include a load signal (or a data enable signal) for indicating the output of a valid data signal. Each pixel PX may receive a data signal through one of the data lines DL1 to DLn, and may emit light at a brightness corresponding to the data signal.

[0109] The power supply PMIC may generate a first power VDD and a second power VSS to be supplied to the display panel DSP. The power supply PMIC may generate the power VDD and VSS based on power input from a power source such as a battery. The power supply PMIC may generate power to be supplied to the scan driver 130, the data driver 140, etc.

[0110] The power supply PMIC may be / include a DC conversion circuit (e.g., a DC-DC converter) that converts a DC current into a DC current. The power supply PMIC may include an inductor, a diode, a resistor, a boost transistor, and a boost controller that supplies a switching signal to the boost transistor. The power supply PMIC may convert input power into a first power VDD and output the first power VDD according to the operation of the inductor, the diode, the boost transistor, and the boost controller.

[0111] The power supply PMIC may receive a feedback voltage VFB of the first power VDD and may supply compensated power to the display panel DSP.

[0112] Figure 6 is a plan view showing power connection lines and feedback lines of a display device according to an embodiment.

[0113] Reference Figure 6 , a plurality of first pads PP1 may be disposed in the first pad area PA1 of the display panel DSP. The plurality of first pads PP1 may be arranged in a first direction (X-axis direction).

[0114] The plurality of first pads PP1 may be attached to the first circuit area CA1 of the first circuit board COF. The plurality of first pads PP1 may receive the first power VDD from the first circuit board COF and the second circuit board DFPC.

[0115] The first power VDD may be applied to each of the pixels PX through the plurality of first pads PP1 .

[0116] The plurality of second pads PP2 may be disposed in the second pad area PA2 of the second circuit board DFPC. The plurality of second pads PP2 may be arranged in the first direction (X-axis direction).

[0117] The plurality of second pads PP2 may be attached to the third circuit area CA3 of the first circuit board COF. The plurality of second pads PP2 may receive the first power VDD from the power source PMIC.

[0118] The plurality of first pads PP1 and second pads PP2 may be electrically connected to each other through a plurality of signal connection lines SCL.

[0119] The signal connection lines SCL may extend in the second direction (Y-axis direction) and may be arranged in the first direction (X-axis direction). A plurality of signal connection lines SCL may be provided in the second circuit area CA2 of the first circuit board COF.

[0120] One end of the signal connection line SCL may be disposed in the first circuit area CA1 and connected to the corresponding first pad PP1. The other end of the signal connection line SCL may be disposed in the third circuit area CA3 and connected to the corresponding second pad PP2.

[0121] Each first pad PP1 of the display panel DSP and the corresponding second pad PP2 of the second circuit board DFPC may be electrically connected through a corresponding signal connection line SCL of the first circuit board COF.

[0122] The first power connection line VDDL1 , the first feedback line FBL1 , and the first connector CN1 may be disposed in the wiring area LA of the second circuit board DFPC.

[0123] The first connector CN1 may be electrically connected to one or more of the second pads PP2 through the first power connection line VDDL1. The first power connection line VDDL1 may transmit the first power VDD from the first connector CN1 to the second pads PP2.

[0124] One end of the first feedback line FBL1 may be connected to the first connector CN1, and the other end of the first feedback line FBL1 may be connected to one or more of the second pads PP2. The first feedback line FBL1 may transmit a feedback voltage VFB of the first power VDD from one or more second pads PP2 to the first connector CN1.

[0125] The first connector CN1 may connect the first power connection line VDDL1 and the second power connection line VDDL2 to each other. One end of the second power connection line VDDL2 may be connected to the output terminal OUT of the power supply PMIC, and the other end of the second power connection line VDDL2 may be connected to the first connector CN1. Therefore, the second power connection line VDDL2 may connect the power supply PMIC and the first power connection line VDDL1 to each other. The first power VDD output from the power supply PMIC may be transmitted to the second power connection line VDDL2, may be transmitted to the first power connection line VDDL1 through the first connector CN1, and may be provided to the display panel DSP.

[0126] The first connector CN1 may connect the first feedback line FBL1 and the second feedback line FBL2 to each other. One end of the second feedback line FBL2 may be connected to the feedback terminal FB of the power supply PMIC, and the other end of the second feedback line FBL2 may be connected to the first connector CN1. Therefore, the second feedback line FBL2 may connect the power supply PMIC and the first feedback line FBL1 to each other. The feedback voltage VFB sensed by the one or more second pads PP2 may be transmitted to the first feedback line FBL1, may be transmitted to the second feedback line FBL2 through the first connector CN1, and may be provided to the power supply PMIC.

[0127] The power supply PMIC may adjust the output voltage of the first power VDD by compensating for a voltage drop of the first power VDD based on the feedback voltage VFB.

[0128] The first power VDD outputted from the power supply PMIC may be provided to the display panel DSP through the second circuit board DFPC and the first circuit board COF. In this process, a voltage drop of the first power VDD may occur due to the first connector CN1 and / or the combined resistance of the circuit board DFPC and COF. When the power supply PMIC is disposed outside the second circuit board DFPC, the loss of the first power VDD caused by the first connector CN1 may be significant.

[0129] In the display device 1 according to the embodiment, the first feedback line FBL1 is directly connected to the second pad PP2 (receiving the first power VDD), so the feedback voltage VFB of the second pad PP2 can be provided to the power supply PMIC. Therefore, the power supply PMIC can determine the voltage drop of the first power VDD, can compensate for the reduced first power VDD, and can output the compensated first power VDD. Therefore, the first power VDD of the same characteristics can be maintained in the display panel DSP. Even if the voltage drop of the first power VDD occurs in the first connector CN1 due to the external power supply PMIC, the first power VDD of the target level can be provided to the multiple pixels PX of the display panel DSP. Even if the display panel DSP does not include a separate pad for sensing the voltage drop of the first power VDD, the voltage drop of the first power VDD caused by the external power supply PMIC can be compensated in real time. Advantageously, a satisfactory brightness level of the display device 1 can be maintained.

[0130] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a display panel according to an embodiment.

[0131] Reference Figure 7 The display panel DSP may include a substrate 301 , a buffer layer 302 , a thin film transistor layer 303 , a light emitting element layer 304 and a thin film encapsulation layer 305 .

[0132] Substrate 301 can be a rigid substrate or a flexible substrate capable of bending, folding, curling, etc. Substrate 301 can be formed of an insulating material such as glass, quartz and / or a polymer resin. Examples of polymer materials can be polyethersulfone (PES), polyacrylate (PA), polyarylate (PAR), polyetherimide (PEI), polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyallyl compounds, polyimide (PI), polycarbonate (PC), cellulose triacetate (CAT), cellulose acetate propionate (CAP) or a combination of some of these materials. Substrate 301 can include a metal material.

[0133] The buffer layer 302 may be disposed on the substrate 301 to protect the thin film transistor 335 and the light emitting element from moisture. The buffer layer 302 may include a plurality of inorganic films stacked alternately. The buffer layer 302 may include one or more silicon oxide (SiO x ) film, one or more silicon nitride (SiN x ) films and one or more SiON films. The buffer layer 302 may be optional.

[0134] The thin film transistor layer 303 may be provided on the buffer layer 302. The thin film transistor layer 303 may include a thin film transistor 335, a gate insulating film 336, an interlayer insulating film 337, a protective film 338, and a planarization film 339.

[0135] Each of the thin film transistors 335 may include an active layer 331 , a gate electrode 332 , a source electrode 333 , and a drain electrode 334 . Figure 7 The thin film transistor 335 is shown to have an upper gate (top gate) structure in which the gate electrode 332 is positioned on the active layer 331. The thin film transistor 335 may have a lower gate (bottom gate) structure in which the gate electrode 332 is positioned below the active layer 331, or may have a double gate structure in which two gate electrodes 332 are disposed above and below the active layer 331.

[0136] The active layer 331 may be disposed on the buffer layer 302. The active layer 331 may be formed of a silicon-based semiconductor material or an oxide-based semiconductor material. A light blocking layer (for blocking external light incident to the active layer 331) may be disposed between the buffer layer 302 and the active layer 331.

[0137] The gate insulating film 336 may be disposed on the active layer 331. The gate insulating film 336 may be / include, for example, silicon oxide (SiO x ) film and / or silicon nitride (SiN x ) membrane.

[0138] The gate electrode 332 and the gate line may be disposed on the gate insulating film 336. The gate electrode 332 and the gate line may be formed of at least one of molybdenum (Mo), aluminum (Al), chromium (Cr), gold (Au), titanium (Ti), nickel (Ni), neodymium (Nd), and copper (Cu).

[0139] The interlayer insulating film 337 may be provided on the gate electrode 332 and the gate line. The interlayer insulating film 337 may be / include, for example, silicon oxide (SiO x ) film and / or silicon nitride (SiN x ) membrane.

[0140] The source electrode 333, the drain electrode 334, and the data line may be formed on the interlayer insulating film 337. Each of the source electrode 333 and the drain electrode 334 may be connected to the active layer 331 through a contact hole passing through the gate insulating film 336 and the interlayer insulating film 337. The source electrode 333, the drain electrode 334, and the data line may be formed of at least one of molybdenum (Mo), aluminum (Al), chromium (Cr), gold (Au), titanium (Ti), nickel (Ni), neodymium (Nd), and copper (Cu).

[0141] The protective film 338 may be disposed on the source electrode 333, the drain electrode 334, and the data line to insulate the thin film transistor 335. The protective film 338 may be / include, for example, silicon oxide (SiO x ) layer and / or silicon nitride (SiN x ) layer of inorganic layer.

[0142] The planarization film 339 may be disposed on the protection film 338 to planarize a step difference caused by the thin film transistor 335. The planarization film 339 may be formed of at least one of acrylic resin, epoxy resin, phenol resin, polyamide resin, and polyimide resin.

[0143] The light emitting element layer 304 may be disposed on the thin film transistor layer 303. The light emitting element layer 304 may include a light emitting element and a pixel defining film 344.

[0144] The light emitting elements and the pixel defining film 344 may be disposed on the planarization film 339 . Each of the light emitting elements may be an organic light emitting element. The light emitting element may include a first electrode 341 , a light emitting layer 342 , and a second electrode 343 .

[0145] The first electrode 341 may be disposed on the planarization film 339. The first electrode 341 may be connected to the drain electrode 334 of the thin film transistor 335 through a contact hole passing through the protection film 338 and the planarization film 339.

[0146] The pixel defining film 344 may cover the edge of the first electrode 341 on the planarization film 339. The pixel defining film 344 may define the light emitting region of the pixel PX. In the pixel PX, the first electrode 341, the light emitting layer 342, and the second electrode 343 are sequentially stacked; holes from the first electrode 341 and electrons from the second electrode 343 are combined with each other in the light emitting layer 342 to emit light.

[0147] The light emitting layer 342 may be disposed on the first electrode 341 and the pixel defining film 344. The light emitting layer 342 may be an organic light emitting layer. The light emitting layer 342 may emit one of red light, green light, and blue light. The light emitting layer 342 may emit white light. The light emitting layer 342 may include a stacked red light emitting layer, a green light emitting layer, and a blue light emitting layer. The light emitting layer 342 may be a common layer commonly formed in the pixel PX. The display panel DSP may include separate color filters for displaying red, green, and blue.

[0148] The light emitting layer 342 may include a hole transport layer, a light emitting layer, and an electron transport layer. The light emitting layer 342 may have a series structure of two or more stacked members, and a charge generation layer may be formed between the stacked members.

[0149] The second electrode 343 may be disposed on the light emitting layer 342. The second electrode 343 may cover the light emitting layer 342. The second electrode 343 may be a common layer commonly formed in the pixels PX.

[0150] When the light emitting element layer 304 has a top emission structure for emitting light in an upward direction, the first electrode 341 can be formed by a metal material with high reflectivity. The first electrode 341 may include a stacked structure of aluminum and titanium (Ti-Al-Ti), a stacked structure of aluminum and ITO (ITO-Al-ITO), an APC alloy and / or a stacked structure of an APC alloy and ITO (ITO-APC-ITO). The APC alloy is an alloy of silver (Ag), palladium (Pd) and copper (Cu). The second electrode 343 can be formed by a transparent conductive material (TCM) such as ITO or IZO or a semi-transmissive conductive material such as an alloy of magnesium (Mg), silver (Ag) or magnesium (Mg) and silver (Ag). When the second electrode 343 is formed by a semi-transmissive metal material, the luminous efficiency can be improved by a microcavity.

[0151] When the light emitting element layer 304 has a bottom emission structure for emitting light in a downward direction, the first electrode 341 can be formed by a transparent conductive material (TCM) such as ITO or IZO or a semi-transmissive conductive material such as an alloy of magnesium (Mg), silver (Ag) or magnesium (Mg) and silver (Ag). The second electrode 343 can be formed by a metal material with high reflectivity. The second electrode 343 may include a stacked structure of aluminum and titanium (Ti-Al-Ti), a stacked structure of aluminum and ITO (ITO-Al-ITO), an APC alloy and / or a stacked structure of an APC alloy and ITO (ITO-APC-ITO). When the first electrode 341 is formed by a semi-transmissive metal material, the luminous efficiency can be improved by a microcavity.

[0152] The thin film encapsulation layer 305 may be disposed on the light emitting element layer 304. The thin film encapsulation layer 305 may prevent oxygen or moisture from penetrating into the light emitting layer 342 and the second electrode 343. The thin film encapsulation layer 305 may include at least one inorganic film. The inorganic film may be formed of silicon nitride, aluminum nitride, zirconium nitride, titanium nitride, hafnium nitride, tantalum nitride, silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, or titanium oxide.

[0153] The thin film encapsulation layer 305 may further include at least one organic film. The organic film may have a sufficient thickness to prevent particles from penetrating the thin film encapsulation layer 305 into the light emitting layer 342 and the second electrode 343. The organic film may include epoxy resin, acrylate, or urethane acrylate.

[0154] Although not shown in the drawings, the sensing layer may be disposed on the thin film encapsulation layer 305. Since the sensing layer is directly disposed on the thin film encapsulation layer 305, the thickness of the display device 1 can be minimized without requiring a separate sensing panel. The sensing layer may include a touch electrode for capacitively sensing a user's touch, and may include a touch line connecting the pad and the touch electrode to each other.

[0155] According to an embodiment, the first feedback line FBL1 is directly connected to the second pad PP2 receiving the first power VDD, and the feedback voltage VFB of the second pad PP2 is provided to the power supply PMIC. Therefore, the power supply PMIC can determine the voltage drop of the first power VDD, can compensate for the reduced first power VDD, and can output the compensated first power VDD. Therefore, the first power VDD of the same characteristics can be maintained in the display panel DSP. Advantageously, a satisfactory brightness level of the display device 1 can be maintained.

[0156] Figure 8 is a plan view of a display device according to an embodiment.

[0157] Reference Figure 8 , the display device 1_1 and Figures 1 to 7The display device 1 is different in that the first feedback line FBL1 is directly connected to the first power connection line VDDL1.

[0158] The first power connection line VDDL1 may include a first region / portion A1 extending from the first connector CN1 and a plurality of second regions / portions A2 branching from the first region A1 .

[0159] One end of the first area A1 of the first power connection line VDDL1 may be (directly) connected to the first connector CN1 , and the other end of the first area A1 may be connected to the second area A2 at a branch point.

[0160] One end of each second area A2 of the first power connection line VDDL1 may be connected to the first area A1 at a branch point, and the other end of each second area A2 may be connected to the corresponding second pad PP2 .

[0161] One end of the first feedback line FBL1 may be (directly) connected to the first connector CN1, and the other end of the first feedback line FBL1 may be (directly) connected to the second pad PP2 through the second area A2 of the first power connection line VDDL1. Therefore, the power supply PMIC may sense the feedback voltage VFB at the second pad PP2 through the first feedback line FBL1.

[0162] The characteristics of the feedback lines FBL1 and FBL2, the power connection lines VDDL1 and VDDL2, and the power supply PMIC can be compared with those of the reference Figures 1 to 7 The features described are the same or similar.

[0163] The third circuit area CA3 may include many wirings and may not have a limitation on a sufficient space for directly connecting the second pad PP2 and the first feedback line FBL1 to each other. Therefore, in the display device 1_1, the first feedback line FBL1 is directly connected to the second area A2 of the first power connection line VDDL1 and indirectly connected to the second pad PP2. Therefore, the wiring design freedom associated with the second circuit board DFPC can be optimized.

[0164] According to the embodiment, although the voltage drop due to the bonding resistance of the second pad PP2 may not be directly reflected, the voltage loss may still be fed back. Therefore, even if the display panel DSP does not include a separate pad for sensing the voltage drop of the first power VDD, the voltage drop of the first power VDD caused by the external power supply PMIC may be compensated in real time. Advantageously, a satisfactory brightness level of the display device 1_1 may be maintained.

[0165] The above embodiments are illustrative rather than restrictive. The scope of disclosure is defined by the claims. All changes and modifications to the above embodiments are within the scope of disclosure.

Claims

1. A display device, comprising: A display panel including pixels and a first pad electrically connected to the pixels; a first circuit board; a second circuit board electrically connected to the first pad through the first circuit board and comprising a second pad, a first power connection line, and a first feedback line, wherein the first power connection line comprises a first region and a second region branching from the first region; and a power source, electrically connected to the second pad through the first power connection line, electrically connected to the second pad through the first feedback line, configured to supply the first power to the display panel through the second pad, and configured to receive a feedback voltage of the second pad through the first feedback line, wherein the second region of the first power connection line is directly connected to the first side of the second pad, wherein the first end of the first feedback line is directly connected to the second side of the second pad, and the second side of the second pad is not aligned with the first side of the second pad, or The first end of the first feedback line is directly connected to the second region of the first power connection line, and is electrically connected to the second pad via the second region.

2. The display device according to claim 1, further comprising: A second power connection line electrically connects the power source to the first power connection line.

3. The display device according to claim 2, wherein: The second circuit board also includes a connector that electrically connects the first power connection line to the second power connection line.

4. The display device according to claim 3, wherein: The connector is electrically connected to the second pad through the first power connection line.

5. The display device according to claim 1, further comprising: A second feedback line electrically connects the power supply to the first feedback line.

6. The display device according to claim 5, wherein: The second circuit board also includes a connector electrically connecting the first feedback line to the second feedback line.

7. The display device according to claim 6, wherein: The first end of the first feedback line is electrically connected to the connector through the second end of the first feedback line.

8. The display device according to claim 6, wherein: The power source is electrically connected to the connector through the second feedback line.

9. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: The power supply adjusts an output voltage of the first power based on the feedback voltage.

10. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: The first circuit board includes a signal line electrically connecting the second pad to the first pad for transmitting the first power to the first pad.

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