Display device

Abstract

The invention relates to a display device. The display device includes: a base layer; a pixel defining layer disposed on the base layer; a plurality of pixels including a first color light emitting element, a second color light emitting element, and a third color light emitting element; and a sensor disposed on the pixel defining layer and spaced apart from the light emitting opening. The sensor includes: a first line portion extending in the second direction and passing between the first color light emitting element and the second color light emitting element and between the first color light emitting element and the third color light emitting element; and a second line portion extending in the first direction and passing between two adjacent first color light emitting elements, and connecting the two adjacent first line portions to each other. The first end and the second end of each of the second line portions are in contact with adjacent first line portions, respectively.

Description

[0001] Cross - reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10 - 2023 - 0182263, filed with the Korean Intellectual Property Office on December 14, 2023, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical field

[0003] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a display device, and more particularly, to a display device including an input sensor. Background art

[0004] Multimedia electronic devices such as televisions, mobile phones, tablets, navigators, game consoles, etc. display images to users through a display screen and provide a touch - based input method that allows users to intuitively and conveniently input information or commands. Such electronic devices include a display panel that generates an image and an input sensor that detects a user's touch.

[0005] The input sensor that detects a user's touch includes a conductive layer that transmits a signal, and the conductive layer includes a signal pattern and a connection pattern. The arrangement of the signal pattern and the connection pattern that transmit the signal can be adjusted to ensure the reliability of signal transmission. Depending on the arrangement of the signal pattern and the connection pattern, the light - emitting elements may be partially covered depending on the direction in which the user is looking. Summary of the invention

[0006] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a display device including a display panel with improved display quality.

[0007] Embodiments of the inventive concept provide a display device including: a base layer; a pixel - defining layer disposed on the base layer and including a plurality of light - emitting openings spaced apart from each other; a plurality of pixels including a plurality of first - color light - emitting elements, a plurality of second - color light - emitting elements, and a plurality of third - color light - emitting elements disposed in the light - emitting openings, wherein the first - color light - emitting element to the third - color light - emitting element emit light having different colors from each other; and a sensor disposed on the pixel - defining layer and spaced apart from the light - emitting openings. The sensor includes: a plurality of first - line portions extending in a second direction and passing between the first - color light - emitting element and the second - color light - emitting element and between the first - color light - emitting element and the third - color light - emitting element; and a plurality of second - line portions extending in a first direction crossing the second direction and passing between two adjacent first - color light - emitting elements among the plurality of first - color light - emitting elements and connecting two adjacent first - line portions among the plurality of first - line portions to each other. Each first end and second end of each of the second - line portions are in contact with adjacent first - line portions.

[0008] In an embodiment, the sensor further includes a plurality of third line portions that extend in a first direction and pass between two adjacent light-emitting elements among the plurality of second-color light-emitting elements and the plurality of third-color light-emitting elements, and connect two other adjacent first line portions of the plurality of first line portions to each other.

[0009] In an embodiment, the region between the first-color light-emitting elements includes: a first region in which one of the second line portions is provided; and a second region that does not overlap with the second line portion.

[0010] In an embodiment, the second line portions and the first-color light-emitting elements are alternately arranged in a second direction.

[0011] In an embodiment, the third-color light-emitting elements and the second-color light-emitting elements are alternately arranged in the second direction, and the number of light-emitting elements between adjacent third line portions is odd.

[0012] In an embodiment, the number of light-emitting elements between adjacent third line portions is three.

[0013] In an embodiment, the number of the plurality of second-color light-emitting elements and the plurality of third-color light-emitting elements between adjacent third line portions among the plurality of third line portions is one greater than the number of the first-color light-emitting elements between adjacent second line portions among the plurality of second line portions.

[0014] In an embodiment, the plurality of light-emitting openings include a plurality of first light-emitting openings, a plurality of second light-emitting openings, and a plurality of third light-emitting openings. The plurality of second light-emitting openings are respectively spaced apart from the first light-emitting openings in the first direction, and the plurality of third light-emitting openings are respectively spaced apart from the first light-emitting openings in the first direction and respectively spaced apart from the second light-emitting openings in the second direction. The plurality of first-color light-emitting elements are respectively provided in the plurality of first light-emitting openings, the plurality of second-color light-emitting elements are respectively provided in the plurality of second light-emitting openings, and the plurality of third-color light-emitting elements are respectively provided in the plurality of third light-emitting openings. A first distance between adjacent first light-emitting openings in the second direction may be greater than a second distance between adjacent light-emitting openings among the second light-emitting openings and the third light-emitting openings in the second direction, and the width of each of the second line portions is greater than or equal to the width of each of the third line portions.

[0015] In an embodiment, some portions of the third line portions overlap with the second line portions in the first direction, and the remaining portions of the third line portions do not overlap with the second line portions in the first direction.

[0016] In an embodiment, the display device further includes a encapsulation layer disposed on the pixel defining layer and covering the first color light-emitting element to the third color light-emitting element. The sensor includes: a first insulating layer disposed on the encapsulation layer; a first conductive layer disposed on the first insulating layer; a second insulating layer disposed on the first conductive layer; and a second conductive layer disposed on the second insulating layer, wherein the first line portion and the second line portion may be disposed in the first conductive layer or the second conductive layer.

[0017] In an embodiment of the inventive concept, the display device includes: a first pixel column and a second pixel column arranged in a first direction and including a plurality of pixels arranged in a second direction intersecting the first direction; and a sensor disposed between the pixels. Each of the pixels includes: a first color light-emitting element; a second color light-emitting element spaced apart from the first color light-emitting element in the first direction; and a third color light-emitting element spaced apart from the first color light-emitting element in the first direction and spaced apart from the second color light-emitting element in the second direction. The sensor includes: a plurality of first line portions extending in the second direction and passing between the first color light-emitting element and the second color light-emitting element and between the first color light-emitting element and the third color light-emitting element; and a plurality of second line portions extending in the first direction and connecting two adjacent first line portions of the plurality of first line portions to each other. The plurality of second line portions are disposed between adjacent first color light-emitting elements in the second direction.

[0018] In an embodiment, the second line portion includes: a first sub-line portion disposed in the first pixel column; and a second sub-line portion disposed in the second pixel column. The first sub-line portion and the second sub-line portion overlap each other in the first direction.

[0019] In an embodiment, the region between the first color light-emitting elements includes: a first region in which one of the plurality of second line portions is disposed; and a second region not overlapping with the second line portion.

[0020] In an embodiment, the second line portion and the plurality of first color light-emitting elements are alternately arranged in the second direction.

[0021] In an embodiment, the sensor further includes a plurality of third line portions extending in the first direction and passing between two adjacent light-emitting elements of the plurality of second color light-emitting elements and the plurality of third color light-emitting elements, and connecting two other adjacent first line portions of the plurality of first line portions to each other.

[0022] In an embodiment, the plurality of second color light-emitting elements and the plurality of third color light-emitting elements adjacent to the third line portion in one direction in each of the first pixel column or each of the second pixel column have the same number.

[0023] In an embodiment, a plurality of third-color light-emitting elements and a plurality of second-color light-emitting elements are alternately arranged in a second direction, the number of light-emitting elements between adjacent third wire portions among the plurality of third wire portions is odd, and the number ratio of the plurality of second-color light-emitting elements and the plurality of third-color light-emitting elements between adjacent third wire portions is one greater than the number of first-color light-emitting elements between adjacent second wire portions among the plurality of second wire portions.

[0024] In an embodiment, some portions of the third wire portion overlap with the second wire portion in a first direction, and the remaining portions of the third wire portion do not overlap with the second wire portion in the first direction.

[0025] In an embodiment, the second wire portion includes: a first sub-wire portion disposed in a first pixel column; and a second sub-wire portion disposed in a second pixel column, and the third wire portion includes: a third sub-wire portion disposed in the first pixel column; and a fourth sub-wire portion disposed in the second pixel column. The first sub-wire portion and the second sub-wire portion overlap with each other in the first direction, and the third sub-wire portion and the fourth sub-wire portion overlap with each other in the first direction.

[0026] In an embodiment, the width of each of the second wire portions is greater than or equal to the width of each of the third wire portions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a display device according to an embodiment of the inventive concept.

[0028] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of a display device according to an embodiment of the inventive concept.

[0029] Figure 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a display device according to an embodiment of the inventive concept.

[0030] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a display module according to an embodiment of the inventive concept.

[0031] Figure 5 is a plan view of a display panel according to an embodiment of the inventive concept.

[0032] Figure 6 is a plan view of an input sensor according to an embodiment of the inventive concept.

[0033] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a display module according to an embodiment of the inventive concept.

[0034] Figure 8 is a plan view of a display module according to an embodiment of the inventive concept.

[0035] Figure 9 Shows how a portion of a pixel is covered by sensor lines according to the direction in which the user is looking.

[0036] Figure 10 Is a plan view of a display module according to an embodiment of the inventive concept.

[0037] Figure 11 Is a plan view of a display module according to an embodiment of the inventive concept.

[0038] Figure 12 Is a plan view of a display module according to an embodiment of the inventive concept.

[0039] Figure 13 Is a plan view of a display module according to an embodiment of the inventive concept.

[0040] Figure 14 Is a plan view of a display module according to an embodiment of the inventive concept.

[0041] Figure 15 Is a plan view of a display module according to an embodiment of the inventive concept. Detailed embodiments

[0042] In this specification, it will also be understood that when a component (or region, layer, part) is referred to as being "on" another component, "connected to" another component, or "coupled to" another component, it can be directly disposed on, directly connected to, or directly coupled to another component, or there can also be an intervening third component.

[0043] The same reference numerals can refer to the same elements throughout.

[0044] Hereinafter, a display panel and a method of manufacturing the same according to an embodiment of the inventive concept will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0045] Figure 1 Is a perspective view of a display device according to an embodiment of the inventive concept, Figure 2 Is an exploded perspective view of a display device according to an embodiment of the inventive concept, and Figure 3 Is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a display device according to an embodiment of the inventive concept. Figure 3 Is along Figure 2 The cross-sectional view taken along line I-I' of.

[0046] Refer to Figure 1, in an embodiment, the display device DD can be activated according to an electrical signal to display an image. For example, the display device DD can be a large device such as a television, an external billboard, etc., or a medium and small device such as a monitor, a mobile phone, a tablet personal computer (PC), a navigation system, a game console, etc. However, the embodiments of the display device DD are merely examples and are not necessarily limited thereto, unless departing from the concept of the present disclosure.

[0047] The display device DD can be rigid or flexible. "Flexible" means the property of being able to bend. For example, the flexible display device DD can be a curved device, a rollable device, or a foldable device.

[0048] The first direction axis DR1 to the third direction axis DR3 are shown in Figure 1 and the subsequent drawings, and the directions indicated by the first direction axis DR1, the second direction axis DR2, and the third direction axis DR3 described in this specification are relative concepts and can therefore be changed to different directions. In addition, the directions indicated by the first direction axis DR1, the second direction axis DR2, and the third direction axis DR3 can be described as the first direction DR1, the second direction DR2, and the third direction DR3, and the same reference numerals can be used. In this specification, the first direction axis DR1 and the second direction axis DR2 are perpendicular to each other, and the third direction axis DR3 is perpendicular to the plane defined by the first direction axis DR1 and the second direction axis DR2.

[0049] The thickness direction of the display device DD is the direction parallel to the third direction axis DR3. In this specification, the front surface (or top surface) and the rear surface (or bottom surface) of each component of the display device DD can be defined based on the third direction axis DR3. The front surface (or top surface) and the rear surface (or bottom surface) of each component of the display device DD are opposite to each other in the third direction DR3, and the normal direction of each of the front surface and the rear surface is substantially parallel to the third direction DR3. The spacing distance between the front surface and the rear surface defined along the third direction DR3 corresponds to the thickness of the component.

[0050] In this specification, the term "in a plan view" means the state observed in the third direction DR3. In this specification, "in a cross-sectional view" means the state observed from the first direction DR1 or the second direction DR2. The directions indicated as the first direction DR1, the second direction DR2, and the third direction DR3 are relative concepts and can therefore be changed to different directions.

[0051] The display device DD according to the embodiment displays an image IM through an active area AA-ED. The active area AA-ED is parallel to a plane defined by a first direction DR1 and a second direction DR2. The active area AA-ED further includes a curved surface that curves from at least one side of the plane defined by the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2. The surface on which the image IM is displayed corresponds to the front surface of the display device DD. The image IM may be a still image or a moving image.

[0052] The peripheral area NAA-ED is adjacent to the active area AA-ED. The peripheral area NAA-ED surrounds the active area AA-ED. Accordingly, the shape of the active area AA-ED is substantially defined by the peripheral area NAA-ED. However, this is an example, and the embodiment is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, in some embodiments, the peripheral area NAA-ED is adjacent to only one side of the active area AA-ED or is omitted. The active area AA-ED of the display device DD according to an embodiment of the inventive concept may have various shapes, but is not necessarily limited to a specific embodiment.

[0053] The unfolded display device DD has a rectangular planar shape having a short side extending in the first direction DR1 and a long side extending in a second direction DR2 intersecting the first direction DR1. However, the embodiment of the inventive concept is not necessarily limited thereto, and the display device DD may have various other planar shapes such as a circular shape or other polygonal shapes.

[0054] The display device DD may sense an external input TC applied from the outside. The external input TC may be one of various types of inputs such as force, pressure, temperature, and / or light. In an embodiment, Figure 1 An external input TC applied to the front surface of the display device DD by the hand of a user US is shown as an example. However, the embodiment is not necessarily limited thereto, and the external input TC may include any input capable of changing the capacitance of an input sensor. The area of the display device DD that detects the external input TC is not limited to the front surface of the display device DD, and the display device DD may detect an external input TC of the user US applied to the side or the rear surface of the display device DD.

[0055] Reference Figures 1 to 3 According to an embodiment, the display device DD includes a display module DM. The display module DM generates an image IM and senses an externally applied input. The display module DM according to an embodiment includes a display panel DP and an input sensor ISP disposed on the display panel DP. In addition, the display module DM according to an embodiment further includes an optical layer AF disposed on the input sensor ISP.

[0056] The display device DD according to an embodiment includes a window module WM disposed on a display module DM. In addition, the display device DD further includes an electronic module EM, a power supply module PSM, and a housing EDC.

[0057] The display module DM according to an embodiment includes an active area AA and a peripheral area NAA. The active area AA is activated according to an electrical signal. The peripheral area NAA is disposed adjacent to at least one side of the active area AA.

[0058] The active area AA corresponds to Figure 1 the active area AA-ED of the electronic device shown. The peripheral area NAA surrounds the active area AA and corresponds to Figure 1 the peripheral area NAA-ED of. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto, and Figure 2 different from the example shown, a part of the peripheral area NAA according to an embodiment may be omitted.

[0059] The display module DM according to an embodiment includes a peripheral area NAA disposed on at least one side of the active area AA, and in the peripheral area NAA, the area where pads ( Figure 5 the D-PD of and Figure 6 the T-PD of) are disposed is referred to as a pad area. The pad area is a part of the peripheral area NAA. A driving circuit or driving lines for driving the active area AA are disposed in the pad area.

[0060] The window module WM is disposed on the display module DM and protects the display module DM from external impacts or scratches. The window module WM covers the entire exterior of the display module DM. The front surface of the window module WM corresponds to the top surface of the display device DD described above.

[0061] In an embodiment, the window module WM includes a base material WP, which includes an optically transparent insulating material. The base material WP includes at least one of a glass base material and a synthetic resin film. The base material WP may have a single-layer structure or a multi-layer structure in which a plurality of films are joined to each other. The window module WM may further include a functional layer, such as an anti-fingerprint layer, a phase control layer, or a hard coat, disposed on the base material WP.

[0062] The window module WM further includes an adhesive layer AP. The base material WP and the display module DM are joined to each other through the adhesive layer AP. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the adhesive layer AP is omitted, and the window module WM is directly disposed on the display module DM.

[0063] The window module WM includes a transmissive part TA and a border part BZA. The transmissive part TA corresponds to the active area AA of the display module DM, and the border part BZA corresponds to the peripheral area NAA of the display module DM. The border part BZA defines the shape of the transmissive part TA. The border part BZA is adjacent to and surrounds the transmissive part TA. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto. For example, in some embodiments, the border part BZA is arranged to be adjacent to only one side of the transmissive part TA, and a part of the border part BZA is omitted.

[0064] The window module WM further includes a border pattern BZP disposed in the border part BZA. The border pattern BZP is a color layer disposed on one surface of the base material WP. The border pattern BZP includes a colored material. For example, the border pattern BZP includes a colored organic film. The border pattern BZP may have a single-layer or multi-layer structure. The light transmittance of the border part BZA of the window module WM in which the border pattern BZP is disposed is less than the light transmittance of the transmissive part TA.

[0065] The display module DM further includes a main circuit board MCB, a flexible circuit film FCB, a data driver DIC (see Figure 5 ), a sensor control circuit T-IC, and a main controller MC.

[0066] The main circuit board MCB is electrically connected to the display module DM through the flexible circuit film FCB. The main circuit board MCB is electrically connected to the electronic module EM through a connector.

[0067] The flexible circuit film FCB is connected to each of the display panel DP and the input sensor ISP, and electrically connects the display panel DP and the input sensor ISP to the main circuit board MCB. The input sensor ISP is electrically connected to the display panel DP and is electrically connected to the main circuit board MCB through the flexible circuit film FCB. However, the embodiments are not necessarily limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the input sensor ISP is electrically connected to the main circuit board MCB through an additional flexible circuit film, or the flexible circuit film FCB is omitted, and the main circuit board MCB is directly connected to the display panel DP.

[0068] Each of the data driver DIC (see Figure 5 ), the sensor control circuit T-IC, and the main controller MC is provided in the form of an integrated chip. The data driver DIC (see Figure 5 ) is mounted on the display module DM, and the sensor control circuit T-IC and the main controller MC are mounted on the main circuit board MCB. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto. For example, in some embodiments, the data driver DIC (see Figure 5 ) is mounted on the flexible circuit film FCB.

[0069] The main controller MC controls the overall operation of the display device DD. For example, the main controller MC controls the operations of the display panel DP and the input sensor ISP. In addition, the main controller MC controls the operation of the electronic module EM. The main controller MC includes at least one microprocessor.

[0070] The data driver DIC (see Figure 5 ) includes a driving circuit that drives the pixels of the display panel DP. The data driver DIC (see Figure 5 ) receives image data and control signals from the main controller MC. For example, the control signals include an input vertical synchronization signal, an input horizontal synchronization signal, a main clock, and a data enable signal.

[0071] The sensor control circuit T-IC supplies an electrical signal for driving the input sensor ISP to the input sensor ISP. The sensor control circuit T-IC receives control signals such as a clock signal from the main controller MC.

[0072] The electronic module EM includes various functional modules that drive the display device DD. For example, the electronic module EM includes a wireless communication module, an image input module, an audio input module, an audio output module, a memory, and an external interface module. The modules of the electronic module EM can be mounted on the main circuit board MCB, or can be electrically connected to the main circuit board MCB through a separate flexible circuit board.

[0073] The power supply module PSM is electrically connected to the electronic module EM. The power supply module PSM supplies power for the overall operation of the display device DD. For example, the power supply module PSM includes a typical battery device.

[0074] The window module WM and the housing EDC are coupled to each other and configure the appearance of the display device DD. The coupled window module WM and housing EDC define an internal space for accommodating the components of the display device DD. The internal space accommodates the display module DM, the flexible circuit film FCB, the main circuit board MCB, the electronic module EM, and the power supply module PSM. A part of the display module DM can be bent so that the flexible circuit film FCB and the main circuit board MCB face the rear surface of the display module DM and are accommodated in the housing EDC.

[0075] The housing EDC includes a relatively rigid material. For example, the housing EDC includes at least one of glass, plastic, and metal, or includes a plurality of frames and / or plates made of a combination of glass, plastic, and metal. The housing EDC protects the display module DM in the housing EDC by absorbing the impact applied from the outside and prevents foreign objects / moisture from penetrating from the outside.

[0076] In the display device DD according to an embodiment, the display panel DP generates an image IM. The display panel DP may be an emissive display panel. For example, the display panel DP is one of an organic light-emitting display panel, an inorganic light-emitting display panel, a quantum dot display panel, a micro LED display panel, and a nano LED display panel. The display panel DP may be referred to as a display layer.

[0077] Reference Figure 3 , the display panel DP includes a base layer BS, a circuit layer DP-CL, a display element layer DP-ED, and a encapsulation layer TFE.

[0078] The base layer BS provides a base surface on which the circuit layer DP-CL is disposed. The base layer BS may be a rigid substrate or may be a flexible substrate that can be bent, folded, or curled. The base layer BS may be a glass substrate, a metal substrate, or a polymer substrate. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto. For example, in some embodiments, the base layer BS is one of an inorganic layer, an organic layer, and a composite layer.

[0079] In an embodiment, the base layer BS has a multilayer structure. For example, the base layer BS includes a first synthetic resin layer, an intermediate layer that may have a multilayer or single-layer structure, and a second synthetic resin layer disposed on the intermediate layer. The intermediate layer may be referred to as a base barrier layer. The intermediate layer includes, but is not particularly limited to, a silicon oxide (SiO x ) layer and an amorphous silicon (a-Si) layer disposed on the silicon oxide layer. For example, the intermediate layer includes at least one of a silicon oxide layer, a silicon nitride layer, a silicon oxynitride layer, and an amorphous silicon layer.

[0080] Each of the first synthetic resin layer and the second synthetic resin layer includes a polyimide-based resin. In addition, each of the first synthetic resin layer and the second synthetic resin layer includes at least one of an acrylate-based resin, a methacrylate-based resin, a polyisoprene-based resin, an ethylene-based resin, an epoxy-based resin, a urethane-based resin, a cellulose-based resin, a siloxane-based resin, a polyamide-based resin, and a perylene-based resin. In this specification, a resin based on "~~" indicates a resin containing a functional group of "~~".

[0081] The circuit layer DP-CL is disposed on the base layer BS. The circuit layer DP-CL includes an insulating layer, a semiconductor pattern, a conductive pattern, and a signal line. The insulating layer, the semiconductor layer, and the conductive layer are formed by methods such as coating or vapor deposition, and the insulating layer, the semiconductor layer, and the conductive layer are selectively patterned by a plurality of lithography processes. Thereafter, the semiconductor pattern, the conductive pattern, and the signal line in the circuit layer DP-CL are provided. The circuit layer DP-CL includes an insulating layer and may include a plurality of inorganic insulating layers and a plurality of organic insulating layers.

[0082] The display element layer DP-ED is disposed on the circuit layer DP-CL. The display element layer DP-ED includes light-emitting elements. For example, the display element layer DP-ED includes at least one of an organic light-emitting material, an inorganic light-emitting material, an organic-inorganic light-emitting material, quantum dots, quantum rods, micro LEDs, and nano LEDs. The light-emitting elements of the display element layer DP-ED are electrically connected to the driving elements of the circuit layer DP-CL and display an image IM by generating light according to signals provided by the driving elements.

[0083] The encapsulation layer TFE is disposed on the display element layer DP-ED. The encapsulation layer TFE protects the display element layer DP-ED from foreign substances such as moisture, oxygen, and dust particles. The encapsulation layer TFE seals the light-emitting elements of the display element layer DP-ED. The encapsulation layer TFE includes at least one thin film that improves the optical efficiency of the display element layer DP-ED or protects the display element layer DP-ED.

[0084] The input sensor ISP is disposed on the display panel DP. The input sensor ISP can sense an external input TC applied from the outside. The external input TC can be a user input. The user input includes various types of external inputs such as a part of the user's body, light, heat, a pen, pressure, etc. The input sensor ISP detects the external input TC and provides an input signal including information related to the external input TC, such that the display panel DP can generate an image IM corresponding to the external input TC. The input sensor ISP can be driven in various ways such as a capacitive method, a resistive method, an infrared method, or a pressure method, but is not necessarily limited thereto. In an embodiment, the input sensor ISP is driven in a capacitive method.

[0085] The input sensor ISP is disposed on the display panel DP by a continuous process. For example, the input sensor ISP is directly disposed on the display panel DP. Directly disposing means that no third component is disposed between the input sensor ISP and the display panel DP. For example, no separate adhesive member is disposed between the input sensor ISP and the display panel DP.

[0086] The optical layer AF is disposed on the input sensor ISP. The optical layer AF is a reflection reduction layer that reduces the reflectance of light incident from the outside. The optical layer AF is disposed on the input sensor ISP by a continuous process. For example, the optical layer AF includes a polarizing film including a phase retarder and / or a polarizer, a multilayer reflection layer that performs destructive interference on reflected light, or a color filter corresponding to the pixel arrangement of the display panel DP and the color of light emitted by the pixels. For example, when the optical layer AF includes a color filter, the color filter is arranged according to the color of light emitted by the pixels in the display panel DP. However, the embodiment is not necessarily limited thereto. In an embodiment, the optical layer AF is omitted.

[0087] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view of a display module according to an embodiment. Figure 4 It shows the part corresponding to Figure 2 the line II-II'. For example, Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a part corresponding to the active area AA of the display module DM (see Figure 2 ).

[0088] The display module DM according to an embodiment includes a display panel DP and an input sensor ISP. The input sensor ISP may be referred to as a sensor layer, an input sensing layer, or an input sensing panel. The components described with reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3 also apply to the display panel DP.

[0089] With reference to Figure 4 , in an embodiment, the input sensor ISP is in contact with the display panel DP. The input sensor ISP is in contact with the top surface of the display panel DP. In an embodiment, the input sensor ISP is in direct contact with the top surface of the display panel DP. The input sensor ISP includes a plurality of sensor insulating layers ISL and a plurality of sensor conductive layers MTL. The plurality of sensor insulating layers ISL include a first sensor insulating layer ISL-B, a second sensor insulating layer ISL-C, and a third sensor insulating layer ISL-T, and the plurality of sensor conductive layers MTL include a first sensor conductive layer MTL1 and a second sensor conductive layer MTL2. For example, in an embodiment, the input sensor ISP includes the first sensor insulating layer ISL-B, the first sensor conductive layer MTL1, the second sensor insulating layer ISL-C, the second sensor conductive layer MTL2, and the third sensor insulating layer ISL-T that are sequentially stacked in the third direction DR3 on the display panel DP.

[0090] The first sensor insulating layer ISL-B is in direct contact with the top surface of the display panel DP. The first sensor insulating layer ISL-B may include a base insulating layer. In addition, the first sensor insulating layer ISL-B may include a buffer insulating layer. For example, the input sensor ISP may be a single layer provided as only the base insulating layer or the buffer insulating layer, or may have a stacked structure including the buffer insulating layer and the base insulating layer, but is not necessarily limited to any one embodiment.

[0091] The first sensor conductive layer MTL1 and the second sensor conductive layer MTL2 have a multilayer structure. In an embodiment, the multilayer sensor conductive layer is a stack in which two or more transparent conductive layers and / or metal layers are stacked. For example, the multilayer sensor conductive layer may be a structure in which a transparent conductive layer and a metal layer are stacked, or a structure in which metal layers including different metals are stacked.

[0092] For example, the transparent conductive layers in the first sensor conductive layer MTL1 and the second sensor conductive layer MTL2 include at least one of indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), zinc oxide (ZnO), indium tin zinc oxide (ITZO), PEDOT, metal nanowires, and graphene. The metal layers in the first sensor conductive layer MTL1 and the second sensor conductive layer MTL2 include at least one of molybdenum, silver, titanium, copper, aluminum, and their alloys.

[0093] The first sensor conductive layer MTL1 and the second sensor conductive layer MTL2 include the sensing electrodes TE ( Figure 6 ) of the input sensor ISP to be described below, and the sensing lines TL ( Figure 6 ).

[0094] The second sensor insulating layer ISL-C is disposed on the first sensor conductive layer MTL1. The third sensor insulating layer ISL-T is disposed on the second sensor conductive layer MTL2. Each of the second sensor insulating layer ISL-C and the third sensor insulating layer ISL-T includes an inorganic film. In addition, each of the second sensor insulating layer ISL-C and the third sensor insulating layer ISL-T further includes an organic film.

[0095] Each of the first sensor insulating layer ISL-B, the second sensor insulating layer ISL-C, and the third sensor insulating layer ISL-T includes at least one of silicon nitride (SiN X ) and silicon oxynitride (SiO X N Y ). In addition, each of the first sensor insulating layer ISL-B, the second sensor insulating layer ISL-C, and the third sensor insulating layer ISL-T includes silicon oxide (SiO X ). Each of the first sensor insulating layer ISL-B, the second sensor insulating layer ISL-C, and the third sensor insulating layer ISL-T includes an inorganic film and includes at least one of aluminum oxide, titanium oxide, zirconium oxide, and hafnium oxide. In the expressions of silicon nitride (SiN X ), silicon oxynitride (SiO X N Y ), and silicon oxide (SiO X ), each of the reference symbols X and Y can be greater than 0.

[0096] When each of the first sensor insulating layer ISL-B, the second sensor insulating layer ISL-C, and the third sensor insulating layer ISL-T includes an organic film, the organic film includes at least one of an acrylic resin, a methacrylic resin, a polyisoprene-based resin, an ethylene-based resin, an epoxy-based resin, a urethane-based resin, a cellulose-based resin, a siloxane-based resin, a polyimide-based resin, a polyamide-based resin, and a perylene-based resin.

[0097] Although Figure 4 The input sensor ISP is shown as including a stacked first sensor conductive layer MTL1 and a second sensor conductive layer MTL2, but the embodiment is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, in an embodiment, the input sensor ISP includes one sensor conductive layer MTL provided on the first sensor insulating layer ISL-B. For example, in some embodiments, one of the second sensor insulating layer ISL-C and the third sensor insulating layer ISL-T may be omitted.

[0098] Although Figure 4 Each of the first sensor conductive layer MTL1 and the second sensor conductive layer MTL2 is shown as a layer overlapping the entire display panel DP to schematically represent a stacked structure, but the embodiment is not necessarily limited thereto. In an embodiment, each of the first sensor conductive layer MTL1 and the second sensor conductive layer MTL2 is patterned.

[0099] Figure 5 is a plan view of a display panel according to an embodiment of the inventive concept.

[0100] Reference Figure 5 , in an embodiment, the display panel DP includes a base layer BS, pixels PX, signal lines SL1 to SLm, DL1 to DLn, EL1 to ELm, CSL1, CSL2, and PL electrically connected to the pixels PX, a scan driver SDV, an emission driver EDV, a data driver DIC, and a panel pad D-PD.

[0101] The base layer BS provides a base surface on which elements and lines of the display panel DP are provided. The base layer BS includes a display area DA and a non-display area NDA. Pixels PX are arranged in the display area DA to display an image. The non-display area NDA is adjacent to the display area DA and is a position where elements and lines for driving the pixels PX are provided, and no image is displayed in the non-display area NDA. The display area DA corresponds to the effective area AA of the display module DM (see Figure 2 ), and the non-display area NDA corresponds to the peripheral area NAA of the display module DM (see Figure 2 ).

[0102] Each of the pixels PX includes a pixel driving circuit and a light-emitting element. The pixel driving circuit includes transistors such as a switching transistor and a driving transistor, and a capacitor. The light-emitting element is electrically connected to the pixel driving circuit. Each of the pixels PX emits light in response to an electrical signal applied to the pixel PX.

[0103] In an embodiment, each of the scan driver SDV, the data driver DIC, and the emission driver EDV is disposed in the non-display area NDA. However, the embodiment is not necessarily limited thereto, and in some embodiments, at least one of the scan driver SDV, the data driver DIC, and the emission driver EDV is disposed in the display area DA, which reduces the surface area of the non-display area NDA.

[0104] The signal lines SL1 to SLm, DL1 to DLn, EL1 to ELm, CSL1, CSL2, and PL include scan lines SL1 to SLm, data lines DL1 to DLn, emission lines EL1 to ELm, a first control line CSL1, a second control line CSL2, and a power line PL. Here, m and n are integers greater than or equal to 1. The pixels PX are respectively connected to the corresponding scan lines, data lines, and emission lines among the scan lines SL1 to SLm, data lines DL1 to DLn, and emission lines EL1 to ELm. Depending on the configuration of the pixel driving circuit of the pixel PX, more types of signal lines can be provided in the display panel DP.

[0105] The scan lines SL1 to SLm extend in a first direction DR1 and are electrically connected to the scan driver SDV. The data lines DL1 to DLn extend in a second direction DR2 and are electrically connected to the data driver DIC. The emission lines EL1 to ELm extend in the first direction DR1 and are electrically connected to the emission driver EDV.

[0106] The power line PL includes a portion extending in the first direction DR1 and a portion extending in the second direction DR2. The portion of the power line PL extending in the second direction DR2 is disposed in the non-display area NDA. The portion of the power line PL extending in the first direction DR1 crosses the display area DA and is electrically connected to the pixel PX and the portion of the power line PL extending in the second direction DR2. The portion of the power line PL extending in the second direction DR2 may be disposed on a different layer from the portion extending in the first direction DR1 and connected thereto through a contact hole, or may have an integrated shape with the portion extending in the first direction DR1 on the same layer.

[0107] The first control line CSL1 is electrically connected to the scan driver SDV. The second control line CSL2 is electrically connected to the emission driver EDV.

[0108] The panel pads D-PD are arranged adjacent to the lower end of the non-display area NDA. The panel pads D-PD are arranged closer to the lower end of the display panel DP than the data driver DIC. The panel pads D-PD are spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1. The panel pads D-PD are the portions to which a circuit substrate that provides signals for controlling the operations of the scan driver SDV, the data driver DIC, and the emission driver EDV of the display panel DP is electrically connected.

[0109] The panel pads D-PD may be defined as display pads electrically connected to the pixels PX. Each of the panel pads D-PD is connected to a corresponding signal line among signal lines SL1 to SLm, EL1 to ELm, DL1 to DLn, CSL1, CSL2, and PL. For example, the power line PL, the first control line CSL1, the second control line CSL2, and the data lines DL1 to DLn are connected to the corresponding panel pads D-PD. The data lines DL1 to DLn are connected to the corresponding panel pads D-PD through the data driver DIC.

[0110] The scan driver SDV generates a scan signal in response to a scan control signal. The scan signal is applied to the pixels PX through the scan lines SL1 to SLm. The data driver DIC generates a data voltage corresponding to an image signal in response to a data control signal. The data voltage is provided to the pixels PX through the data lines DL1 to DLn. The emission driver EDV generates an emission signal in response to an emission control signal. The emission signal is applied to the pixels PX through the emission lines EL1 to ELm.

[0111] The pixels PX receive the data voltage in response to the scan signal. The pixels PX emit light having a brightness corresponding to the data voltage in response to the emission signal to display an image. The emission time of the pixels PX is controlled by the emission signal. Accordingly, the display panel DP generates an image in the display area DA through the pixels PX.

[0112] Figure 6 is a plan view of an input sensor according to an embodiment of the inventive concept.

[0113] Reference Figure 6 , in an embodiment, the input sensor ISP includes a sensing area AA-S and a non-sensing area NAA-S adjacent to the sensing area AA-S. The sensing area AA-S corresponds to the active area AA ( Figure 2 ) of the display module DM ( Figure 2 ). The sensing area AA-S is a position where sensing electrodes TE of the input sensor ISP are provided to sense an external input TC ( Figure 1 ). The non-sensing area NAA-S corresponds to the peripheral area NAA ( Figure 2 ) of the display module DM ( Figure 2)。The non-sensing area NAA-S is a position where components or lines for driving the sensing electrodes TE provided in the sensing area AA-S are provided.

[0114] The input sensor ISP includes sensing electrodes TE, sensing lines TL, and sensing pads T-PD provided on the first sensor insulating layer ISL-B.

[0115] The sensing electrodes TE include a first sensing electrode TE1 and a second sensing electrode TE2, which cross each other on a plane and are electrically insulated from each other. The input sensor ISP obtains information related to an external input TC ( Figure 1 ) based on changes in the mutual capacitance between the first sensing electrode TE1 and the second sensing electrode TE2.

[0116] Each of the first sensing electrodes TE1 extends in a first direction DR1, and the first sensing electrodes TE1 are arranged in a second direction DR2. The first sensing electrodes TE1 are provided in a plurality of rows arranged along the second direction DR2. Although Figure 6 10 first sensing electrodes TE1 arranged in the second direction DR2 are shown as an example, the number of first sensing electrodes TE1 in the input sensor ISP is not necessarily limited to this.

[0117] Each of the second sensing electrodes TE2 extends in the second direction DR2, and the second sensing electrodes TE2 are arranged in the first direction DR1. The second sensing electrodes TE2 are provided in a plurality of columns arranged along the first direction DR1. Although Figure 6 8 second sensing electrodes TE2 arranged in the first direction DR1 are shown as an example, the number of second sensing electrodes TE2 in the input sensor ISP is not necessarily limited to this.

[0118] Each of the first sensing electrodes TE1 includes a first sensor pattern SP1 and a first connection pattern BP1. The first sensor pattern SP1 extends in the first direction DR1. The first connection pattern BP1 connects the first sensor patterns SP1 adjacent to each other in the first direction DR1. The first connection pattern BP1 and the first sensor pattern SP1 are provided on the same layer, and the first connection pattern BP1 is integrally formed with the first sensor pattern SP1 and extends from the first sensor pattern SP1. The first sensor pattern SP1 and the first connection pattern BP1 are formed by patterning the same conductive layer through the same process. However, the embodiment is not necessarily limited to this, as long as the first connection pattern BP1 electrically connects the first sensor patterns SP1 adjacent to each other in the first direction DR1.

[0119] The second sensing electrode TE2 includes a second sensor pattern SP2 and a second connection pattern BP2. The second sensor pattern SP2 extends in a second direction DR2. The second connection pattern BP2 connects those second sensor patterns SP2 adjacent to each other in the second direction DR2. The second connection pattern BP2 is disposed on a layer different from the layer on which the second sensor pattern SP2 is disposed, and is connected to the corresponding second sensor pattern SP2 through a contact hole. The second sensor patterns SP2 spaced apart from each other in the second direction DR2 are electrically connected through the second connection pattern BP2. The second connection pattern BP2 may be defined as a bridging pattern.

[0120] In an embodiment, the first sensor pattern SP1, the first connection pattern BP1, and the second sensor pattern SP2 are disposed on the same layer. The second connection pattern BP2 is disposed on a layer different from the layer on which the second sensor pattern SP2 is disposed. For example, in an embodiment, the first sensor pattern SP1, the first connection pattern BP1, and the second sensor pattern SP2 are included in a second sensor conductive layer MTL2( Figure 4 )), and the second connection pattern BP2 is included in a first sensor conductive layer MTL1( Figure 4 ). However, the embodiments are not necessarily limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the first sensor pattern SP1, the first connection pattern BP1, and the second sensor pattern SP2 are included in the first sensor conductive layer MTL1( Figure 4 ), and the second connection pattern BP2 is included in the second sensor conductive layer MTL2( Figure 4 ). In other embodiments, the first sensor pattern SP1, the second sensor pattern SP2, and the second connection pattern BP2 are disposed on the same layer, and the first connection pattern BP1 is disposed on a layer different from the layer on which the first sensor pattern SP1 is disposed. In other embodiments, the first sensor pattern SP1 and the first connection pattern BP1 are disposed on the same layer, and the second sensor pattern SP2 and the second connection pattern BP2 are disposed on a layer different from the layer on which the first sensor pattern SP1 and the first connection pattern BP1 are disposed.

[0121] The sensing line TL includes a first sensing line TL1 and a second sensing line TL2. The first sensing line TL1 is respectively connected to the first sensing electrode TE1. Each of the first sensing lines TL1 is connected to the first sensing electrode TE1 in a corresponding row. The second sensing line TL2 is respectively connected to the second sensing electrode TE2. Each of the second sensing lines TL2 is connected to the second sensing electrode TE2 in a corresponding column.

[0122] The second sensing line TL2 is connected to the lower end of the corresponding second sensing electrode TE2 adjacent to the sensing pad T-PD. The second sensing line TL2 extends from the lower end of the corresponding second sensing electrode TE2 in the non-sensing area NAA-S and is connected to the sensing pad T-PD.

[0123] As Figure 6 shown, the first sensing line TL1 is connected to the left end or the right end of the first sensing electrode TE1. For example, each of the first sensing lines TL1 connected to the first sensing electrodes TE1 in the odd rows is connected to the left end of the corresponding first sensing electrode TE1. Each of the first sensing lines TL1 connected to the first sensing electrodes TE1 in the even rows is connected to the right end of the corresponding first sensing electrode TE1. The first sensing line TL1 extends from the left end or the right end of the corresponding first sensing electrode TE1 in the second direction DR2 in the non-sensing area NAA-S and is connected to the sensing pad T-PD.

[0124] The sensing pad T-PD is disposed in the non-sensing area NAA-S. The sensing pad T-PD is disposed adjacent to the lower end of the sensor base layer BL-IS. In an embodiment, the sensor base layer BL-IS is Figure 4 the first sensor insulating layer ISL-B. The sensing pad T-PD is electrically connected to the sensing line TL. The sensing pads T-PD are spaced apart from each other and are respectively connected to the sensing lines TL. The sensing pad T-PD is electrically connected to a circuit board that provides a driving signal. Signals are transmitted to the sensing electrode TE, or signals are received from the sensing electrode TE through the sensing pad T-PD and the sensing line TL.

[0125] In an embodiment, a driving signal for driving the first sensing electrode TE1 and the second sensing electrode TE2 is applied to the first sensing electrode TE1 and the second sensing electrode TE2 through the second sensing line TL2. A signal containing information sensed by the first sensing electrode TE1 and the second sensing electrode TE2 is output through the first sensing line TL1. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0126] In an embodiment, the sensing pad T-PD is integrally formed with the corresponding connected sensing line TL. However, in an embodiment, different from Figure 6 that shown, the sensing pad T-PD is separated from the sensing line TL, and one end of the sensing line TL corresponds to the sensing pad portion connected to the driving chip on a circuit board or the like.

[0127] The sensing pad T-PD and the sensing line TL are formed of the sensor conductive layer MTL of the input sensor ISP ( Figure 4) is formed. For example, in an embodiment, the sensing pad T-PD and the sensing line TL are formed in the same process as the first sensor conductive layer MTL1. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto. In some embodiments, depending on the arrangement position of the sensing electrode TE, the sensing pad T-PD and the sensing line TL are formed in the same process as the second sensor conductive layer MTL2, or some of the sensing pad T-PD and the sensing line TL are formed in the same process as the first sensor conductive layer MTL1, and some of the sensing pad T-PD and the sensing line TL are formed in the same process as the second sensor conductive layer MTL2.

[0128] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a display module according to an embodiment of the inventive concept.

[0129] Figure 7 shows a display module DM including Figure 5 a cross-section of a pixel PX ( Figure 5 ) shown. The display module DM includes a display panel DP (see Figure 3 ) and an input sensor ISP (see Figure 4 ), and the display panel DP includes a base layer BS, a circuit layer DP-CL, a display element layer DP-ED, and a packaging layer TFE. One pixel has an equivalent circuit including a plurality of transistors, one capacitor, and a light-emitting element, but the equivalent circuit diagram of the pixel can be modified in various forms. Figure 7 shows an example of one transistor TR and a light-emitting element LD of the pixel.

[0130] The display panel DP according to an embodiment includes a plurality of insulating layers, transistors, conductive patterns, and signal lines.

[0131] A plurality of inorganic films, a plurality of organic films, a semiconductor layer, and a conductive layer are formed by coating, deposition, etc. Thereafter, the inorganic films, organic films, semiconductor layer, and conductive layer are selectively patterned in a lithography process. The circuit layer DP-CL includes a plurality of insulating layers formed of inorganic films and organic films, transistors including semiconductor patterns formed of semiconductor layers, conductive patterns formed of conductive layers, and signal lines formed in the same manner as the conductive patterns.

[0132] Thereafter, a display element layer DP-ED including a light-emitting element LD having a conductive pattern, etc. is disposed on the circuit layer DP-CL, and a packaging layer TFE covering the display element layer DP-ED is disposed on the circuit layer DP-CL.

[0133] Refer to Figure 7, the circuit layer DP-CL includes a shielding electrode BML, a buffer layer BFL, a plurality of insulating layers IOL1, IOL2, IOL3, and IOL4 including inorganic films, a plurality of insulating layers OML1 and OML2 including organic films, a transistor TR, connection electrodes CNE1 and CNE2, a signal line SCL, etc.

[0134] The shielding electrode BML is disposed on the base layer BS. The shielding electrode BML overlaps with the transistor TR. In addition, in an embodiment, the shielding electrode BML is disposed below the signal line SCL. The shielding electrode BML blocks light incident from the lower side of the display panel DP into the transistor TR or the signal line SCL, and protects semiconductor patterns or conductive patterns such as the transistor TR and the signal line SCL. The shielding electrode BML includes a conductive material. In an embodiment, the shielding electrode BML is connected to a power line PL (see Figure 5 ) to receive a voltage. When a voltage is applied to the shielding electrode BML, the threshold voltage of the transistor TR disposed on the shielding electrode BML can be maintained. In an embodiment, the shielding electrode BML is a floating electrode. In an embodiment, the shielding electrode BML is omitted.

[0135] The buffer layer BFL is disposed on the base layer BS and covers the shielding electrode BML. The buffer layer BFL increases the bonding force between the base layer BS and the semiconductor pattern or conductive pattern disposed on the buffer layer BFL. In addition, the buffer layer BFL prevents metal atoms or impurities from diffusing from the base layer BS into the semiconductor pattern or conductive pattern.

[0136] The buffer layer BFL is an inorganic film. The buffer layer BFL includes at least one of silicon oxide, silicon nitride, and silicon oxynitride. For example, the buffer layer BFL has a structure in which a silicon oxide layer and a silicon nitride layer are alternately stacked.

[0137] The transistor TR includes a source SE, a channel AC, a drain DE, and a gate GT. The source SE, channel AC, and drain DE of the transistor TR are formed of a semiconductor pattern. In a cross-sectional view, the source SE and the drain DE extend from the channel AC in opposite directions. Figure 7 A part of the signal line SCL formed of a semiconductor pattern is shown. The signal line SCL is connected to the drain DE of the transistor TR.

[0138] The semiconductor pattern of the transistor TR includes at least one of polysilicon, amorphous silicon, and metal oxide, but is not necessarily limited to any one as long as it has semiconductor properties.

[0139] The semiconductor pattern includes a plurality of regions divided according to the level of conductivity. In the semiconductor pattern, regions doped with dopants or reduced with metal oxides have high conductivity and are used as source and drain electrodes of the transistor TR. The regions with high conductivity in the semiconductor pattern correspond to the source SE and drain DE of the transistor TR. Regions that are undoped or doped at a low concentration or have low conductivity due to unreduced metal oxides correspond to the channel AC (or active region) of the transistor TR.

[0140] The first insulating layer IOL1 covers the semiconductor pattern of the transistor TR and is disposed on the buffer layer BFL. The gate GT of the transistor TR is disposed on the first insulating layer IOL1. The gate GT overlaps with the channel AC of the transistor TR. In an embodiment, the gate GT serves as a mask in the process of doping the semiconductor pattern of the transistor TR.

[0141] The gate GT includes at least one of titanium (Ti), silver (Ag), silver-containing alloy, molybdenum (Mo), molybdenum-containing alloy, aluminum (Al), aluminum-containing alloy, aluminum nitride (AlN), tungsten (W), tungsten nitride (WN), copper (Cu), indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), etc., but is not particularly limited thereto.

[0142] The first insulating layer IOL1 includes an inorganic film. The first insulating layer IOL1 may be referred to as the first inorganic film. For example, the first insulating layer IOL1 is an inorganic film including at least one of aluminum oxide, titanium oxide, silicon oxide, silicon nitride, silicon oxynitride, zirconium oxide, and hafnium oxide. The first insulating layer IOL1 may have a single-layer or multi-layer structure. In an embodiment, the first insulating layer IOL1 has a structure including a plurality of stacked inorganic films. When the first insulating layer IOL1 includes a plurality of stacked inorganic films, the first insulating layer IOL1 may further include a buffer inorganic layer that is directly disposed below the plurality of stacked inorganic films and has a relatively high O content compared to adjacent inorganic films. The buffer inorganic film of the first insulating layer IOL1 has physical properties similar to the buffer insulating layer of the first sensor insulating layer ISL-B described above.

[0143] In addition, in an embodiment, in addition to the inorganic film, the first insulating layer IOL1 further includes an organic film. When the first insulating layer IOL1 has a structure in which an inorganic film and an organic film are stacked, the first insulating layer IOL1 further includes a buffer inorganic film disposed between the adjacent inorganic film and organic film. For example, the buffer inorganic film has physical properties similar to the buffer insulating layer of the first sensor insulating layer ISL-B described above. For example, compared to the adjacent inorganic film, the buffer inorganic film includes a relatively high content of O and C elements.

[0144] The second insulating layer IOL2, the third insulating layer IOL3, and the fourth insulating layer IOL4 described below have a multilayer structure similar to that of the first insulating layer IOL1. Accordingly, the second insulating layer IOL2, the third insulating layer IOL3, the fourth insulating layer IOL4, etc. have the laminated multilayer insulating layers and the multilayer buffer inorganic films described above.

[0145] The second insulating layer IOL2 is disposed on the first insulating layer IOL1 and covers the gate GT. The second insulating layer IOL2 commonly overlaps with a plurality of pixels. The second insulating layer IOL2 includes an inorganic film. The second insulating layer IOL2 may also be referred to as a second inorganic film. For example, the second insulating layer IOL2 includes at least one of silicon oxide, silicon nitride, and silicon oxynitride. The second insulating layer IOL2 includes an inorganic layer and / or an organic layer and has a single-layer or multilayer structure. In an embodiment, the second insulating layer IOL2 has a multilayer structure including a silicon oxide layer and a silicon nitride layer.

[0146] The third insulating layer IOL3 is disposed on the second insulating layer IOL2. The third insulating layer IOL3 includes an inorganic film. The third insulating layer IOL3 may be referred to as a third inorganic film. The third insulating layer IOL3 may have a single-layer or multilayer structure. In an embodiment, the third insulating layer IOL3 has a multilayer structure including a silicon oxide layer and a silicon nitride layer.

[0147] The first connection electrode CNE1 is disposed on the third insulating layer IOL3. The first connection electrode CNE1 is connected to the signal line SCL through a first contact hole CH-1 that penetrates the first insulating layer IOL1, the second insulating layer IOL2, and the third insulating layer IOL3.

[0148] The fourth insulating layer IOL4 is disposed on the third insulating layer IOL3 and covers the first connection electrode CNE1. The fourth insulating layer IOL4 includes an inorganic film, and the fourth insulating layer IOL4 may also be referred to as a fourth inorganic film. In an embodiment, the fourth insulating layer IOL4 is a single-layer silicon oxide layer.

[0149] The fifth insulating layer OML1 is disposed on the fourth insulating layer IOL4. The fifth insulating layer OML1 includes an organic film. The fifth insulating layer OML1 may be referred to as a first organic film. The first organic film includes at least one of an acrylic-based resin, a methacrylic-based resin, a polyisoprene-based resin, an ethylene-based resin, an epoxy-based resin, a urethane-based resin, a cellulose-based resin, a siloxane-based resin, a polyamide-based resin, and a perylene-based resin.

[0150] The second connection electrode CNE2 is disposed on the fifth insulating layer OML1. The second connection electrode CNE2 is connected to the first connection electrode CNE1 through a second contact hole CH-2 that penetrates through the fourth insulating layer IOL4 and the fifth insulating layer OML1.

[0151] A sixth insulating layer OML2 is disposed on the fifth insulating layer OML1 and covers the second connection electrode CNE2. The sixth insulating layer OML2 includes an organic film. The sixth insulating layer OML2 may be referred to as a second organic film. The second organic film includes at least one of a resin based on acrylic acid, a resin based on methacrylic acid, a resin based on polyisoprene, a resin based on ethylene, a resin based on epoxy, a resin based on urethane, a resin based on cellulose, a resin based on siloxane, a resin based on polyamide, and a resin based on perylene.

[0152] In addition, the circuit layer DP-CL further includes a plurality of transistors and signal lines electrically connected to the plurality of transistors. The signal lines are connected to panel pads D-PD (see Figure 5 ) in the non-display area NDA (see Figure 5 ). In addition, the signal lines are connected to sensing pads T-PD (see Figure 6 ) in the non-sensing area NAA-S.

[0153] The display element layer DP-ED is disposed on the circuit layer DP-CL. The display element layer DP-ED includes a pixel defining layer PDL and a light emitting element LD. The light emitting element LD includes a first electrode AE, an emission layer EL, and a second electrode CE.

[0154] The first electrode AE is disposed on the sixth insulating layer OML2. The first electrode AE is connected to the second connection electrode CNE2 through a third contact hole CH-3 that penetrates through the sixth insulating layer OML2. The first electrode AE is electrically connected to the drain DE of the transistor TR through the first connection electrode CNE1 and the second connection electrode CNE2.

[0155] The first electrode AE may be referred to as a pixel electrode. The first electrode AE is made of one of a metal, a metal alloy, and a conductive compound. The first electrode AE may be an anode or a cathode. The first electrode AE may be one of a transmissive electrode, a semi-transmissive semi-reflective electrode, and a reflective electrode. When the first electrode AE is a transmissive electrode, the first electrode AE includes at least one of transparent metal oxides such as indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), zinc oxide (ZnO), and indium tin zinc oxide (ITZO). When the first electrode AE is a semi-transmissive semi-reflective electrode or a reflective electrode, the first electrode AE includes at least one of Ag, Mg, Cu, Al, Pt, Pd, Au, Ni, Nd, Ir, Cr, Li, Ca, Mo, Ti, and their compounds or mixtures (such as a mixture of Ag and Mg), or may include a material having a multi-layer structure such as LiF / Ca or LiF / Al. In an embodiment, the first electrode AE includes a reflective layer or a semi-transmissive semi-reflective layer made of the materials described above, and a transparent conductive film including at least one of indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), zinc oxide (ZnO), and indium tin zinc oxide (ITZO). In an embodiment, the first electrode AE includes a three-layer structure of ITO / Ag / ITO, but the embodiment is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, in some embodiments, the first electrode AE includes the metals described above, a combination of two or more metals selected from the metals described above, or oxides of the metals described above.

[0156] The pixel defining layer PDL is disposed on the sixth insulating layer OML2. In an embodiment, the pixel defining layer PDL is made of a polymer resin. For example, the pixel defining layer PDL includes a polyacrylate-based resin or a polyimide-based resin. In addition, in addition to the polymer resin, the pixel defining layer PDL further includes an inorganic material. The pixel defining layer PDL includes a light absorbing material or a black pigment or a black dye. The pixel defining layer PDL including a black pigment or a black dye is a black pixel defining layer. When forming the pixel defining layer PDL, the black pigment or the black dye is used as carbon black, but the embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0157] In an embodiment, the pixel defining layer PDL is made of an inorganic material. For example, the pixel defining layer PDL includes at least one of inorganic materials such as silicon nitride, silicon oxide, and silicon oxynitride.

[0158] A light-emitting opening PX-OP that exposes a part of the first electrode AE is formed in the pixel defining layer PDL. In the display module DM according to the embodiment, the emission region PXA is demarcated by the pixel defining layer PDL. The display module DM includes an emission region PXA and a non-emission region NPXA, and the non-emission region NPXA overlaps with the pixel defining layer PDL. A portion corresponding to the first electrode AE exposed through the light-emitting opening PX-OP may be defined as the emission region PXA.

[0159] A plurality of light-emitting openings PX-OP are provided. As will be described below, the first to third light-emitting elements of the pixel PX are respectively provided in the plurality of light-emitting openings PX-OP.

[0160] In the light-emitting element LD, an emission layer EL is provided on the first electrode AE. In the embodiment, the emission layer EL emits light having at least one color among blue, red, and green. In the embodiment, the emission layer EL emits blue light within the entire display area DA (see Figure 5 ).

[0161] A second electrode CE is provided on the emission layer EL. The second electrode CE has an integral shape and is commonly provided in a plurality of pixels PX (see Figure 5 ). The second electrode CE may be referred to as a common electrode. The second electrode CE may be a cathode or an anode. For example, when the first electrode AE is an anode, the second electrode CE is a cathode, and when the first electrode AE is a cathode, the second electrode CE is an anode.

[0162] The second electrode CE may be a transmissive electrode, a semi-transmissive and semi-reflective electrode, or a reflective electrode. When the second electrode CE is a transmissive electrode, the second electrode CE includes at least one of transparent metal oxides such as indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), zinc oxide (ZnO), and indium tin zinc oxide (ITZO). In addition, the second electrode CE includes at least one of Ag, Mg, Cu, Al, Pt, Pd, Au, Ni, Nd, Ir, Cr, Li, Ca, Mo, Ti, and their compounds or mixtures (such as a mixture of Ag and Mg), or may include a material having a multi-layer structure such as LiF / Ca or LiF / Al.

[0163] In addition, in the embodiment, a hole control layer is provided between the first electrode AE and the emission layer EL. The hole control layer includes a hole transport layer and a hole injection layer. An electron control layer is provided between the emission layer EL and the second electrode CE. The electron control layer includes an electron transport layer and an electron injection layer. The hole control layer and the electron control layer are commonly formed in a plurality of pixels PX (see Figure 5 ) using an opening mask.

[0164] The encapsulation layer TFE is disposed on the display element layer DP-ED. The encapsulation layer TFE includes a first inorganic layer IL1, an organic layer OL, and a second inorganic layer IL2 that are sequentially stacked. However, the layers of the encapsulation layer TFE are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0165] The inorganic layers IL1 and IL2 protect the display element layer DP-ED from moisture and oxygen, and the organic layer OL protects the display element layer DP-ED from foreign substances such as dust particles. Each of the inorganic layers IL1 and IL2 includes at least one of silicon nitride, silicon oxynitride, silicon oxide, titanium oxide, and aluminum oxide. The organic layer OL includes an acrylic-based organic material. However, the types of materials constituting the inorganic layers IL1 and IL2 and the organic layer OL are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0166] The input sensor ISP is disposed on the encapsulation layer TFE. As described in the reference Figure 4 , in an embodiment, the input sensor ISP includes a sensor insulating layer ISL and a sensor conductive layer MTL.

[0167] According to an embodiment, the display module DM includes an optical layer AF. In an embodiment, the optical layer AF is directly disposed on the third sensor insulating layer ISL-T. However, the embodiment is not necessarily limited thereto, and in an embodiment, an adhesive layer is further disposed between the optical layer AF and the input sensor ISP (see Figure 5 ).

[0168] Figure 7 It is shown that the second sensor conductive layer MTL2 is connected to the first sensor conductive layer MTL1 through a contact hole CNT.

[0169] Figure 8 is a plan view of a display module according to an embodiment of the inventive concept.

[0170] Reference Figure 8 , in an embodiment, a plurality of pixels PX are arranged in a first direction DR1 to form a plurality of pixel rows, and are arranged in a second direction DR2 to form a plurality of pixel columns PXL. The plurality of pixels PX are formed in a matrix form. For example, when the number of the plurality of pixels PX is m×k, where m and k are each an integer of 2 or more, the plurality of pixels PX are arranged in m pixel rows and k pixel columns. The k pixel columns are labeled PXL1, PXL2... PXLk.

[0171] Each of the pixel columns PXL includes a plurality of pixels PX. The pixels PX of each pixel column PXL are arranged in a second direction DR2. For ease of description, although only the leftmost first pixel column PXL1 and the second pixel column PXL2 adjacent to the first pixel column PXL1 are described, this description equally applies to the nth pixel column PXLn, where n is an integer of 2 or greater, and is not limited to any one embodiment.

[0172] The pixels PX of the first pixel column PXL1 may be defined as first pixels PX1, and the pixels PX of the second pixel column PXL2 may be defined as second pixels PX2. The plurality of first pixels PX1 and second pixels PX2 include first light-emitting elements (or first-color light-emitting elements) PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, and PXB-2b, second light-emitting elements (or second-color light-emitting elements) PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b, and third light-emitting elements (or third-color light-emitting elements) PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b.

[0173] The first light-emitting elements PXB-1a and PXB-1b of the first pixel PX1 are received in a first light-emitting opening PX-OP1. The second light-emitting elements PXR-1a and PXR-1b of the first pixel PX1 are received in a second light-emitting opening PX-OP2. The third light-emitting elements PXG-1a and PXG-1b of the first pixel PX1 are received in a third light-emitting opening PX-OP3. In addition, the first light-emitting elements PXB-2a and PXB-2b, the second light-emitting elements PXR-2a and PXR-2b, and the third light-emitting elements PXG-2a and PXG-2b of the second pixel PX2 are also respectively provided in the light-emitting openings PX-OP1, PX-OP2, and PX-OP3.

[0174] The first light-emitting opening PX-OP1 is spaced apart from the second light-emitting opening PX-OP2 in a first direction DR1. The first light-emitting opening PX-OP1 is spaced apart from the third light-emitting opening PX-OP3 in the first direction DR1. The second light-emitting opening PX-OP2 is spaced apart from the third light-emitting opening PX-OP3 in the second direction DR2.

[0175] The arrangement patterns of the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, and PXB-2b, the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b, and the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b are the same as the arrangement patterns of the first light-emitting opening PX-OP1, the second light-emitting opening PX-OP2, and the third light-emitting opening PX-OP3, respectively. Hereinafter, the arrangement patterns of the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, and PXB-2b, the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b, and the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b of the first pixel PX1 and the second pixel PX2 will be described in detail.

[0176] The arrangements of the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a and PXB-1b, the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a and PXR-1b, and the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a and PXG-1b of the first pixel PX1 and the arrangements of the first light-emitting elements PXB-2a and PXB-2b, the second light-emitting elements PXR-2a and PXR-2b, and the third light-emitting elements PXG-2a and PXG-2b of the second pixel PX2 are the same. In an embodiment of the inventive concept, the first color, the second color, and the third color are blue, red, and green, respectively, but are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0177] The arrangements of the first light-emitting element to the third light-emitting element are substantially the same in the pixel column PXL to reduce the visibility difference for distinguishing the emission regions corresponding to each pixel between adjacent pixel regions.

[0178] The first light-emitting elements PXB-1a and PXB-1b of the first pixel PX1 are spaced apart from the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a and PXR-1b of the first pixel PX1 in the first direction DR1. The first light-emitting elements PXB-1a and PXB-1b of the first pixel PX1 are spaced apart from the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a and PXG-1b of the first pixel PX1 in the first direction DR1. The second light-emitting elements PXR-1a and PXR-1b of the first pixel PX1 are spaced apart from the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a and PXG-1b of the first pixel PX1 in the second direction DR2.

[0179] As described above, the arrangement patterns of the light-emitting elements PXB-2a, PXB-2b, PXR-2a, PXR-2b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b of the second pixel PX2 are the same as those of the light-emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXG-1a, and PXG-1b of the first pixel PX1. For example, the first light-emitting elements PXB-2a and PXB-2b of the second pixel PX2 are spaced apart from the second light-emitting elements PXR-2a and PXR-2b of the second pixel PX2 in the first direction DR1. The first light-emitting elements PXB-2a and PXB-2b of the second pixel PX2 are spaced apart from the third light-emitting elements PXG-2a and PXG-2b of the second pixel PX2 in the first direction DR1. The second light-emitting elements PXR-2a and PXR-2b of the second pixel PX2 are spaced apart from the third light-emitting elements PXG-2a and PXG-2b of the second pixel PX2 in the second direction DR2.

[0180] The second light-emitting elements PXR-1a and PXR-1b of the first pixel PX1 and the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a and PXG-1b of the first pixel PX1 are alternately arranged in the second direction DR2. The second light-emitting elements PXR-2a and PXR-2b of the second pixel PX2 and the third light-emitting elements PXG-2a and PXG-2b of the second pixel PX2 are alternately arranged in the second direction DR2.

[0181] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, and PXB-2b, the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b, and the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b are shown in a planar rectangular shape with curved corners. However, these shapes are not necessarily limited thereto, and the planar shape of the light-emitting elements may have a square, rectangular, or other polygonal shape. For example, in an embodiment of the inventive concept, the corners of the shape of the light-emitting elements may be defined not only by straight lines but also by curves.

[0182] Use Figure 6 The above-described input sensor ISP uses includes a plurality of sensor lines SSL. In addition, use Figure 7 The above-described sensor conductive layer MTL uses includes a plurality of sensor lines SSL.

[0183] A plurality of sensor lines SSL are provided on a pixel defining layer PDL (see Figure 7 ). The sensor lines SSL are provided between a plurality of pixels PX. The sensor lines SSL are provided on the pixel defining layer PDL corresponding to the arrangement pattern of the light-emitting elements (see Figure 7) above. The sensor line SSL extends in the first direction DR1 or the second direction DR2.

[0184] The sensor line SSL includes a plurality of first line portions SSLa, a plurality of second line portions SSLb, and a plurality of third line portions SSLc.

[0185] The plurality of first line portions SSLa pass between the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, and PXB-2b and the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b, and between the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, and PXB-2b and the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b. The first line portions SSLa extend in the second direction DR2. The first line portions SSLa include first-first line portions SSLa1 spaced apart from the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a and PXR-1b and the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a and PXG-1b in the first direction DR1. The first line portions SSLa also include first-second line portions SSLa2 that pass between the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a and PXB-1b and the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a and PXR-1b, and between the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a and PXB-1b and the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a and PXG-1b in the first pixel PX1 of the first pixel column PXL1. In addition, the first line portions SSLa further include first-third line portions SSLa3 that pass between the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a and PXB-1b and the second light-emitting elements PXR-2a and PXR-2b, and between the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a and PXB-1b and the third light-emitting elements PXG-2a and PXG-2b in the second pixel PX2. In addition, the first line portions SSLa include first-fourth line portions SSLa4 that pass between the first light-emitting elements PXB-2a and PXB-2b and the second light-emitting elements PXR-2a and PXR-2b, and between the first light-emitting elements PXB-2a and PXB-2b and the third light-emitting elements PXG-2a and PXG-2b in the second pixel PX2 of the second pixel column PXL2. This description applies to the pixels PX in the remaining pixel columns PXL.

[0186] The plurality of second line portions SSLb pass between the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, and PXB-2b adjacent to each other along the second direction DR2. The second line portions SSLb extend in the first direction DR1. The second line portions SSLb connect the first line portions SSLa adjacent in the first direction DR1. The first end and the second end of each of the second line portions SSLb are in contact with the adjacent first line portions SSLa.

[0187] The second line portion SSLb overlaps with the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, and PXB-2b in the second direction DR2. The second line portion SSLb does not overlap with the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b and the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b in the second direction DR2.

[0188] At least one of the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, or PXB-2b is disposed between adjacent second line portions SSLb along the second direction DR2. For example, the region SAA located between the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, and PXB-2b includes a first region SAA1 and a second region SSA2. The first region SAA1 is a position where the second line portion SSLb is not disposed, or a region that does not overlap with the second line portion SSLb. The second region SSA2 is a position where one of the second line portions SSLb is disposed, or a region that overlaps with the second line portion SSLb.

[0189] In the drawings, although two of the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, and PXB-2b are shown as being disposed between adjacent second line portions SSLb, the embodiment is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, in some embodiments, three or more of the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, and PXB-2b are disposed between adjacent second line portions SSLb.

[0190] The second line portion SSLb includes a first sub-line portion SSLb1 and a second sub-line portion SSLb2. The first sub-line portion SSLb1 is disposed in the first pixel column PXL1, and the second sub-line portion SSLb2 is disposed in the second pixel column PXL2. For example, the first sub-line portion SSLb1 is disposed between the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a and PXB-1b of the first pixel PX1, and the second sub-line portion SSLb2 may be disposed between the first light-emitting elements PXB-2a and PXB-2b of the second pixel PX2. The first sub-line portion SSLb1 and the second sub-line portion SSLb2 overlap each other in the first direction DR1. However, the embodiment is not necessarily limited thereto, and in other embodiments, only a part of the first sub-line portion SSLb1 and a part of the second sub-line portion SSLb2 overlap each other in the first direction DR1.

[0191] A plurality of third line portions SSLc pass between those second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b and those third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b that are adjacent in the second direction DR2. The third line portions SSLc extend in the first direction DR1. The third line portions SSLc connect the first line portions SSLa that are adjacent in the first direction DR1. The first end and the second end of each of the third line portions SSLc are in contact with the adjacent first line portions SSLa.

[0192] The third line portions SSLc overlap with the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b and the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b in the second direction DR2. The third line portions SSLc do not overlap with the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, and PXB-2b in the second direction DR2.

[0193] Some portions of the third line portions SSLc overlap with the second line portions SSLb in the first direction DR1. The remaining portions of the third line portions SSLc do not overlap with the second line portions SSLb in the first direction DR1.

[0194] At least one of the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, or PXR-2b and at least one of the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, or PXG-2b are provided between the third line portions SSLc that are adjacent in the second direction DR2. The number of light-emitting elements positioned between the adjacent third line portions SSLc in the second direction DR2 is odd. The number of light-emitting elements between the third line portions SSLc that are adjacent in the second direction DR2 is one greater than the number of other light-emitting elements between the second line portions SSLb that are adjacent in the second direction DR2.

[0195] Reference Figure 8 , in the first pixel column PXL1, two second light-emitting elements and one third light-emitting element are provided between some of the third line portions SSLc that are adjacent in the second direction DR2. In addition, one second light-emitting element and two third light-emitting elements are provided between other third line portions SSLc that are adjacent in the second direction DR2.

[0196] A light-emitting element group having two second light-emitting elements and one third light-emitting element disposed between third line portions SSLc adjacent in the second direction DR2 can be defined as a first light-emitting element group, and a light-emitting element group having one second light-emitting element and two third light-emitting elements disposed between third line portions SSLc adjacent in the second direction DR2 can be defined as a second light-emitting element group. Each of the first light-emitting element group and the second light-emitting element group is provided in a plurality. The first light-emitting element group and the second light-emitting element group are alternately arranged in the second direction DR2. This arrangement is similarly applied to the second pixel column PXL2 and other pixel columns PXL.

[0197] In the first light-emitting element group, the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b are closer to the third line portion SSLc than the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b. The second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b are adjacent to the third line portion SSLc, and thus, when the user views in the second direction DR2 (such as the vertical direction), the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b are covered by the third line portion SSLc. This will be described below with reference to Figure 9 This is described.

[0198] In the second light-emitting element group, the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b are closer to the third line portion SSLc than the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b.

[0199] The first light-emitting element group and the second light-emitting element group are alternately arranged in the second direction DR2, and thus, the total number of the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b is substantially the same as the total number of the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b. For example, the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b among the light-emitting elements adjacent to the third line portion SSLc in one direction have the same number as the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b.

[0200] As a result, when the user views in a direction parallel to the second direction DR2 (such as the upward direction), and when the user views the display device DD in a direction opposite to the second direction DR2 (such as the downward direction), there is no difference in display quality. As a result, when the user views the display device DD in the second direction DR2 (such as the vertical direction), a difference in display quality can be prevented from occurring.

[0201] Since the number of the first light-emitting element to the third light-emitting element covered in the first direction DR1 (such as, left and right directions) is the same, when the user views in the first direction DR1 (such as, left or right direction), there is no difference in the display quality of the display device DD.

[0202] The third line portion SSLc includes a third sub-line portion SSLc1 and a fourth sub-line portion SSLc2. The third sub-line portion SSLc1 is disposed in the first pixel column PXL1, and the fourth sub-line portion SSLc2 is disposed in the second pixel column PXL2. For example, the third sub-line portion SSLc1 is disposed between the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a and PXR-1b and the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a and PXG-1b of the first pixel PX1, and the fourth sub-line portion SSLc2 is disposed between the second light-emitting elements PXR-2a and PXR-2b and the third light-emitting elements PXG-2a and PXG-2b of the second pixel PX2. The third sub-line portion SSLc1 and the fourth sub-line portion SSLc2 overlap each other in the first direction DR1. However, the embodiment is not necessarily limited thereto, and in other embodiments, only a part of the third sub-line portion SSLc1 and a part of the fourth sub-line portion SSLc2 overlap each other in the first direction DR1.

[0203] According to an embodiment of the inventive concept, the widths of the first line portion SSLa, the second line portion SSLb, and the third line portion SSLc are the same. However, the embodiment is not necessarily limited thereto, and in other embodiments, the widths of the second line portion SSLb and the third line portion SSLc are different from each other.

[0204] Figure 9 It shows how a part of a pixel is covered by a sensor line according to the direction in which the user looks. For ease of description, only a part of the display module DM is shown in Figure 9 .

[0205] Referring to Figure 9 , depending on the direction or angle at which the user views the display device, a part of the pixel PX is covered by the sensor line SSL.

[0206] Referring to the drawings, when the user views the display device at a first angle θ1, the pixel PX is not covered by the sensor line SSL. When the user views the display device at a second angle θ2, the pixel PX is covered by the sensor line SSL. The second angle θ2 is greater than the first angle θ1.

[0207] The first angle θ1 and the second angle θ2 vary depending on the direction or angle at which the user views the display device. In addition, the first angle θ1 and the second angle θ2 vary depending on whether the covered portion corresponds to the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, and PXB-2b (see Figure 8 ), the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b (see Figure 8 ), or the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b (see Figure 8 ).

[0208] For the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, and PXB-2b (see Figure 8 ), when compared with the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b (see Figure 8 ) and the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b (see Figure 8 ), the distance between adjacent first light-emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, and PXB-2b is greater than the distance between adjacent light-emitting elements among the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b (see Figure 8 ) and the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b (see Figure 8 ). Therefore, for the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, and PXB-2b (see Figure 8 ), the second angle θ2 is about 60 degrees or greater. For the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b (see Figure 8 ) and the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b (see Figure 8 ), the second angle θ2 is less than about 60 degrees.

[0209] Therefore, as used below Figure 10As described, the number of third line portions SSLc is less than the number of second line portions SSLb, or the third line portions SSLc are omitted to minimize or prevent the second light emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b and the third light emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b from being covered in the second direction DR2. As a result, compared to the first light emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, and PXB-2b in the display device, the coverage of the second light emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b and the third light emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b is minimized to improve the overall display quality of the display device.

[0210] Figures 10 to 15 is a plan view of display modules DMa, DMb, DMc, DMd, DMe, DMf according to an embodiment of the inventive concept.

[0211] Hereinafter, in the description Figures 10 to 15 when, components similar to those used Figure 8 described have the same or similar reference numerals, and their repeated descriptions may be omitted or generalized.

[0212] Referring to Figure 10 , in an embodiment, a third line portion SSLc is omitted from a plurality of sensor lines SSL. The third line portion SSLc is omitted to prevent the second light emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b and the third light emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b from being covered. As a result, when a user views the display device in a direction parallel to the second direction DR2 and when the user views the display device in a direction opposite to the second direction DR2, there is no difference in the display quality. As a result, when the user views the display device in the second direction DR2, a difference in display quality can be prevented.

[0213] Referring to Figure 11 , in an embodiment, two second light emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b and three third light emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b are disposed between third line portions SSLc adjacent to each other along the second direction DR2. The second light emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b and the third light emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b are alternately arranged in the second direction DR2.

[0214] In addition, three second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b and two third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b are provided between other third line portions SSLc. The second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b and the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b are alternately arranged in the second direction DR2.

[0215] A light-emitting element group in which two second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b and three third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b are provided between third line portions SSLc adjacent in the second direction DR2 can be defined as a first light-emitting element group, and a light-emitting element group in which three second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b and two third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b are provided between third line portions SSLc adjacent in the second direction DR2 can be defined as a second light-emitting element group. The first light-emitting element group and the second light-emitting element group are alternately arranged in the second direction DR2.

[0216] In the second light-emitting element group, the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b may be closer to the third line portion SSLc than the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b. The second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b are adjacent to the third line portion SSLc, and thus, when the user views in the second direction DR2 (such as the vertical direction), the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b are covered by the third line portion SSLc.

[0217] In the first light-emitting element group, the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b are closer to the third line portion SSLc than the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b.

[0218] The first light-emitting element group and the second light-emitting element group are alternately arranged in the second direction DR2. Therefore, the total number of the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b covered in the second direction DR2 is substantially the same as the total number of the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b covered in the second direction DR2. As a result, when the user views in a direction parallel to the second direction DR2 (such as the upward direction), and when the user views in a direction opposite to the second direction DR2 (such as the downward direction), there is no difference in the display quality. As a result, when the user views the display device in the second direction DR2 (such as the vertical direction), a difference in the display quality can be prevented from occurring.

[0219] Since the number of the first light-emitting element to the third light-emitting element covered in the first direction DR1 (such as the left and right directions) is the same, when the user views in the first direction DR1 (such as the left and right directions), there is no difference in the display quality.

[0220] Reference Figure 12 and Figure 13 In the embodiment, one of the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, or PXB-2b is disposed between second line portions SSLb adjacent to each other in the second direction DR2. The first light-emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, and PXB-2b and the second line portions SSLb are alternately arranged in the second direction DR2. The number of the second line portions SSLb increases, and thus, signals are easily transmitted through the sensor line SSL.

[0221] According to Figure 12 In the embodiment shown, at least one of the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, or PXR-2b and at least one of the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, or PXG-2b are disposed between third line portions SSLc adjacent to each other in the second direction DR2.

[0222] According to Figure 13In the illustrated embodiment, the third line portion SSLc is omitted from the plurality of sensor lines SSL. The omission of the third line portion SSLc prevents the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b and the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b from being covered. As a result, there is no difference in display quality when the user views the display device in a direction parallel to the second direction DR2 and when the user views the display device in a direction opposite to the second direction DR2. As a result, when the user views the display device in the second direction DR2, a difference in display quality can be prevented from occurring.

[0223] In addition, even if the third line portion SSLc is omitted, the number of the second line portions SSLb increases, and thus, signals can be easily transmitted through the sensor lines SSL.

[0224] Reference Figure 14 , in the embodiment, the third sub-line portion SSLc1 and the fourth sub-line portion SSLc2 do not overlap each other in the first direction DR1.

[0225] One of the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, or PXR-2b and two of the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b are provided between some of the third sub-line portions SSLc1 adjacent to each other in the second direction DR2 and some of the fourth sub-line portions SSLc2. In addition, two of the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b and one of the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, or PXG-2b are provided between other third sub-line portions SSLc1 and other fourth sub-line portions SSLc2.

[0226] A light-emitting element group including one of the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a or PXR-1b and two of the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a and PXG-1b provided between the third sub-line portions SSLc1 adjacent to each other in the second direction DR2 can be defined as a first light-emitting element group, and a light-emitting element group including two of the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a and PXR-1b and one of the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a or PXG-1b provided between the third sub-line portions SSLc1 adjacent to each other in the second direction DR2 can be defined as a second light-emitting element group. The first light-emitting element group and the second light-emitting element group are alternately provided in the second direction DR2.

[0227] A light-emitting element group provided with one second light-emitting element PXR-2a or PXR-2b and two third light-emitting elements PXG-2a and PXG-2b between fourth sub-line portions SSLc2 adjacent in the second direction DR2 can be defined as a third light-emitting element group, and a light-emitting element group provided with two second light-emitting elements PXR-2a and PXR-2b and one third light-emitting element PXG-2a or PXG-2b between fourth sub-line portions SSLc2 adjacent in the second direction DR2 can be defined as a fourth light-emitting element group. The third light-emitting element group and the fourth light-emitting element group are alternately arranged in the second direction DR2.

[0228] The first light-emitting element group and the second light-emitting element group partially overlap with the third light-emitting element group in the first direction DR1. In addition, the first light-emitting element group and the second light-emitting element group partially overlap with the fourth light-emitting element group in the first direction DR1.

[0229] In the second light-emitting element group and the fourth light-emitting element group, the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b are closer to the third line portion SSLc than the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b. The second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b are adjacent to the third sub-line portion SSLc1 or the fourth sub-line portion SSLc2, and thus, when observed in the second direction DR2 (such as the vertical direction), the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b are covered by the third sub-line portion SSLc1 and the fourth sub-line portion SSLc2.

[0230] In the first light-emitting element group and the third light-emitting element group, the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b are closer to the third sub-line portion SSLc1 and the fourth sub-line portion SSLc2 than the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b.

[0231] The first light-emitting element group and the second light-emitting element group are alternately arranged in the second direction DR2, and the third light-emitting element group and the fourth light-emitting element group are alternately arranged in the second direction DR2. Therefore, the total number of the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b covered in the second direction DR2 and the total number of the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b covered in the second direction DR2 are substantially the same. For example, among the light-emitting elements each adjacent to the third sub-line portion SSLc1 and the fourth sub-line portion SSLc2 in the first pixel column PXL1 or the second pixel column PXL2, the number of the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b is the same as the number of the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b.

[0232] As a result, when the user views in a direction parallel to the second direction DR2 (such as the upward direction), and when the user views in a direction opposite to the second direction DR2 (such as the downward direction), there is no difference in the display quality. As a result, when the user views the display device in the second direction DR2 (such as the vertical direction), a difference in the display quality can be prevented from occurring.

[0233] Since the number of the first light-emitting element to the third light-emitting element covered in the first direction DR1 (such as the left and right directions) is the same, when the user views in the first direction DR1 (such as the left and right directions), there is no difference in the display quality.

[0234] In the drawings, although the first light-emitting element group to the fourth light-emitting element group are shown as including three light-emitting elements, the embodiment is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, in some embodiments, the first light-emitting element group to the fourth light-emitting element group include an odd number of light-emitting elements. For example, in an embodiment, the light-emitting element group includes 5 or 7 light-emitting elements.

[0235] In addition, in some embodiments, the number of light-emitting elements included in each light-emitting element group is different from each other.

[0236] Reference Figure 15 , in an embodiment, the distance G1 between the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, and PXB-2b adjacent to each other in the second direction DR2 is greater than the distance G2 between the light-emitting elements adjacent to each other in the second direction DR2 among the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b and the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b. In an embodiment, the first light-emitting opening PX-OP1 adjacent to each other in the second direction DR2 (seeFigure 8 ) is greater than the distance between adjacent light-emitting openings among the second light-emitting opening PX-OP2 (see Figure 8 ) and the third light-emitting opening PX-OP3 (see Figure 8 ). In addition, the distance between the first light-emitting elements PXB-1a, PXB-1b, PXB-2a, and PXB-2b and the second line portion SSLb in the second direction DR2 is greater than or equal to the distance between the second light-emitting elements PXR-1a, PXR-1b, PXR-2a, and PXR-2b or the third light-emitting elements PXG-1a, PXG-1b, PXG-2a, and PXG-2b and the third line portion SSLc in the second direction DR2.

[0237] According to an embodiment of the inventive concept, the width of each of the second line portions SSLb is greater than or equal to the width of each of the third line portions SSLc. Each of the second line portions SSLb has a wide width, and the sum of the widths of all the sensor lines SSL is widened. As a result, the reliability of signal transmission of the sensor lines SSL is ensured.

[0238] The display device according to an embodiment of the inventive concept provides consistent display quality even when a user views the display panel in the vertical and horizontal directions.

[0239] The display device according to an embodiment of the inventive concept ensures symmetry in the vertical direction in the arrangement relationship of the line portions of the sensor.

[0240] The display device according to an embodiment of the inventive concept ensures symmetry in the left and right directions in the arrangement relationship of the line portions of the sensor.

[0241] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and deviations can be made in the embodiments of the inventive concept. Therefore, the embodiments of the inventive concept are intended to cover modifications and deviations provided that they fall within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. Therefore, the technical scope of the embodiments of the inventive concept should not be limited to the content described in the detailed description of the specification, but should be determined by the claims.

Claims

1. A display device, comprising: Base layer; a pixel defining layer disposed on the base layer and comprising a plurality of light emitting openings spaced apart from each other; a plurality of pixels, including a plurality of first color light emitting elements, a plurality of second color light emitting elements, and a plurality of third color light emitting elements disposed in the light emitting opening, wherein the first color light emitting elements to the third color light emitting elements emit light having colors different from each other; and a sensor disposed on the pixel defining layer and spaced apart from the light emitting opening, Wherein, the sensor comprises: a plurality of first line portions extending in the second direction and passing between the first color light emitting elements and the second color light emitting elements and between the first color light emitting elements and the third color light emitting elements; and a plurality of second line portions extending in a first direction intersecting the second direction and passing between two adjacent first color light emitting elements among the plurality of first color light emitting elements and connecting two adjacent first line portions among the plurality of first line portions to each other, The first end and the second end of each of the second line portions are in contact with the adjacent first line portion, respectively.

2. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: The sensor also includes a plurality of third line portions extending in the first direction and passing between two adjacent light-emitting elements among the plurality of second color light-emitting elements and the plurality of third color light-emitting elements, and connecting another two adjacent first line portions of the plurality of first line portions to each other.

3. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: The area between the first color light emitting elements includes: a first region in which one of the second line portions is disposed; and The second area does not overlap with the second line portion.

4. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: The second line portions and the first color light emitting elements are alternately arranged in the second direction.

5. The display device according to claim 2, wherein: The third color light emitting elements and the second color light emitting elements are alternately arranged in the second direction, and The number of light emitting elements between adjacent third line portions is an odd number.

6. The display device according to claim 5, wherein: The number of the light emitting elements between the adjacent third line portions is three.

7. The display device according to claim 5, wherein: The number of the plurality of second color light emitting elements and the number of the plurality of third color light emitting elements are different from each other between the adjacent third line portions among the plurality of third line portions.

8. The display device according to claim 2, wherein: The plurality of light-emitting openings include a plurality of first light-emitting openings, a plurality of second light-emitting openings, and a plurality of third light-emitting openings, the plurality of second light-emitting openings are respectively spaced apart from the first light-emitting openings in the first direction, the plurality of third light-emitting openings are respectively spaced apart from the first light-emitting openings in the first direction and are respectively spaced apart from the second light-emitting openings in the second direction, wherein the plurality of first color light-emitting elements are respectively arranged in the plurality of first light-emitting openings, the plurality of second color light-emitting elements are respectively arranged in the plurality of second light-emitting openings, and the plurality of third color light-emitting elements are respectively arranged in the plurality of third light-emitting openings, A first distance between the first light emitting openings adjacent in the second direction is greater than a second distance between light emitting openings adjacent in the second direction among the second light emitting opening and the third light emitting opening, and A width of each of the second line portions is greater than or equal to a width of each of the third line portions.

9. The display device according to claim 2, wherein: Some portions of the third line portion overlap with the second line portion in the first direction, and A remaining portion of the third line portion does not overlap with the second line portion in the first direction.

10. The display device according to claim 1, further comprising: an encapsulation layer, disposed on the pixel defining layer and covering the first color light emitting element to the third color light emitting element, Wherein, the sensor comprises: A first insulating layer, disposed on the packaging layer; A first conductive layer, disposed on the first insulating layer; a second insulating layer, disposed on the first conductive layer; and a second conductive layer, disposed on the second insulating layer, The first line portion and the second line portion are arranged in the first conductive layer or the second conductive layer.

11. A display device comprising: a first pixel column and a second pixel column arranged in a first direction and including a plurality of pixels arranged in a second direction crossing the first direction; as well as a sensor disposed between the pixels, Wherein, each of the pixels comprises: A first color light emitting element; A second color light emitting element spaced apart from the first color light emitting element in the first direction; and a third color light emitting element, spaced apart from the first color light emitting element in the first direction and spaced apart from the second color light emitting element in the second direction, Wherein, the sensor comprises: a plurality of first line portions extending in the second direction and passing between the first color light emitting elements and the second color light emitting elements and between the first color light emitting elements and the third color light emitting elements; and a plurality of second line portions extending in the first direction and connecting two adjacent first line portions among the plurality of first line portions to each other, The plurality of second line portions are arranged between adjacent first color light emitting elements among the plurality of first color light emitting elements in the second direction.

12. The display device according to claim 11, wherein: The plurality of second line portions include: A first sub-line portion is arranged in the first pixel column; and A second sub-line portion is arranged in the second pixel column, The first sub-line portion and the second sub-line portion overlap each other in the first direction.

13. The display device according to claim 11, wherein: The area between the first color light emitting elements includes: a first region in which one of the plurality of second line portions is disposed; and The second area does not overlap with the second line portion.

14. The display device according to claim 11, wherein: The second line portions and the plurality of first color light emitting elements are alternately arranged in the second direction.

15. The display device according to claim 11, wherein: The sensor also includes: A plurality of third line portions extend in the first direction and pass between two adjacent light emitting elements among the plurality of second color light emitting elements and the plurality of third color light emitting elements, and connect other two adjacent first line portions of the plurality of first line portions to each other.

16. The display device according to claim 15, wherein: The plurality of second color light emitting elements and the plurality of third color light emitting elements adjacent to the third line portion in one direction in each of the first pixel columns or each of the second pixel columns have the same number.

17. The display device according to claim 15, wherein: The plurality of third color light emitting elements and the plurality of second color light emitting elements are alternately arranged in the second direction, The number of light emitting elements between adjacent third line sections among the plurality of third line sections is an odd number, and The number of the plurality of second color light emitting elements and the number of the plurality of third color light emitting elements are different from each other between the adjacent third line portions.

18. The display device according to claim 15, wherein: Some portions of the third line portion overlap with the second line portion in the first direction, and the remaining portions of the third line portion do not overlap with the second line portion in the first direction.

19. The display device according to claim 15, in, in, The second line portion comprises: A first sub-line portion is arranged in the first pixel column; and A second sub-line portion is arranged in the second pixel column, Wherein, the third line portion includes: A third sub-line portion is arranged in the first pixel column; and A fourth sub-line portion is arranged in the second pixel column, wherein the first sub-line portion and the second sub-line portion overlap each other in the first direction, and The third sub-line portion and the fourth sub-line portion overlap each other in the first direction.

20. The display device according to claim 15, wherein: A width of each of the second line portions is greater than or equal to a width of each of the third line portions.

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