Microdisplay device and method of fabrication

By designing a channel structure and a top common conductive layer in the microdisplay device, combined with a color conversion layer, the problems of low luminous efficiency and poor reliability in multi-layer stacked structures are solved, achieving higher luminous efficiency and reliability, and making it suitable for fields such as AR/VR, automotive displays, medical detection, and smart wearables.

CN121548178BActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05INNOVISION TECHNOLOGY (ZHEJIANG) CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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INNOVISION TECHNOLOGY (ZHEJIANG) CO LTD
Filing Date
2026-01-16
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

Existing microdisplay devices suffer from low luminous efficiency and poor reliability in multi-layer stacked structures. In particular, due to the large loss of light-emitting area of ​​each pixel, they cannot achieve the best light distribution effect and have high power consumption.

Method used

In microdisplay devices, a channel structure is designed so that a channel is opened inside the lower sub-pixel. Non-common conductive components pass through the channel to connect to the upper sub-pixel, and a top common structure is formed through the top conductive layer. Combined with the color conversion layer, light color conversion is achieved, reducing light occlusion and optimizing light efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It improves the luminous efficiency and reliability of micro-display devices, reduces energy waste, achieves the best color display effect, and is suitable for the light pattern requirements of different application scenarios.

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Abstract

This invention relates to a microdisplay device and its fabrication method. The microdisplay device includes a driving backplane, a first layer, and a second pixel layer. A mother pixel comprises multiple sub-pixels, each sub-pixel having its bottom end electrically connected to a corresponding first-type electrode contact via a bottom conductive layer. The top ends of the multiple sub-pixels are interconnected via a top conductive layer to form a top common-electrode structure. A channel is formed inside one of the sub-pixels in the first pixel layer, and a peripheral light-emitting area is formed around the channel. A non-common-electrode conductive element passes through the channel. Light emitted from the peripheral light-emitting area is at least partially emitted through the periphery of the upper sub-pixel electrically connected to the non-common-electrode conductive element inside the channel. A color transfer layer is also disposed above the first pixel layer, located on the light-emitting path of the corresponding sub-pixel in the first pixel layer. This invention also discloses a fabrication method. This invention can effectively improve the luminous efficiency and reliability of the microdisplay device.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of semiconductor technology, and in particular to a microdisplay device and its fabrication method. Background Technology

[0002] Microdisplay devices, characterized by their small size, high resolution, and high brightness, can be applied in numerous fields such as AR / VR devices, automotive displays, medical detection, and smart wearables. Micro-LED and Micro-OLED technologies, in particular, have seen widespread development in recent years. Micro-LED technology, with its advantages of high efficiency, low power consumption, high density, and high stability, is considered one of the most promising next-generation display and light-emitting devices. In the field of microdisplays, to further ensure pixel size and density, multi-color stacking integration is required for color displays. Multi-layer stacked LED devices typically have a driving backplane (with driving circuitry) and multiple layers above it. Pixels are arranged in each layer, and each pixel needs to be electrically connected to the driving backplane. This results in a complex overall structure, significant loss of light-emitting area for each pixel, hindering optimal light distribution, and increasing overall power consumption, which is detrimental to the reliability and stability of LED display devices. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to improve the light efficiency and reliability of micro-display devices in the prior art.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the present invention provides a microdisplay device, comprising,

[0005] A drive backplate, wherein a first type of electrode contact is provided on the drive backplate;

[0006] The first pixel layer is stacked on top of the driving backplane;

[0007] The second pixel layer is stacked on top of the first pixel layer;

[0008] A mother pixel, which includes multiple sub-pixels, wherein some of the sub-pixels are located in the first pixel layer and the remaining sub-pixels are located in the second pixel layer;

[0009] The bottom of each of the plurality of sub-pixels is electrically connected to the corresponding first type of electrode contact through a bottom conductive layer, and the tops of the plurality of sub-pixels are interconnected through a top conductive layer to form a top common electrode structure.

[0010] In this design, a channel is formed inside one of the sub-pixels in the first pixel layer, and a peripheral light-emitting area is formed around the channel. A non-common conductive element passes through the channel, and the top end of the non-common conductive element inside the channel is electrically connected to the bottom conductive layer of another sub-pixel in the second pixel layer, while the bottom end is electrically connected to the corresponding first type of electrode contact. At least part of the light emitted from the peripheral light-emitting area is emitted through the periphery of the upper sub-pixel electrically connected to the non-common conductive element inside the channel.

[0011] A color conversion layer is also provided above the first pixel layer, and the color conversion layer is located on the light emission path of the corresponding sub-pixel in the first pixel layer.

[0012] In one embodiment of the invention, the sub-pixel having a channel is coaxially arranged with the upper sub-pixel connected to the non-common conductive element passing through the channel.

[0013] In one embodiment of the invention, the sub-pixel having a channel is arranged off-axis with the upper sub-pixel connected to the non-common conductive element passing through the channel.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the projection area of ​​the upper sub-pixel connected to the non-common conductive element inside the channel on the driving back plate is a first projection area, and the projection area of ​​the peripheral light-emitting area outside the channel on the driving back plate is a second projection area, wherein the first projection area and the second projection area do not overlap at least partially.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, the top of each of the sub-pixels located in the first pixel layer and the second pixel layer of the mother pixel is provided with a separate top conductive layer and they are not shared. The top conductive layer in the first pixel layer is located above the electrically connected sub-pixels, and the top conductive layer in the second pixel layer is located above the electrically connected sub-pixels.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, the sub-pixels located in the first pixel layer and the second pixel layer of the mother pixel share a top conductive layer.

[0017] In one embodiment of the invention, the color-shifting layer is disposed on the upper surface of the shared top conductive layer.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present invention, the color conversion layer is disposed on the light emission path of the sub-pixel having a channel in the first pixel layer.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, the region located around the aperture in the sub-pixel having the aperture forms a peripheral light-emitting region, and the color transfer layer at least covers a portion of the top of the peripheral light-emitting region.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, the color conversion layer is disposed on the light-emitting path of the sub-pixels in the first pixel layer that do not have the aperture.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present invention, a first insulating filling area is provided inside the channel, and the non-common conductive element passes directly through the first insulating filling area.

[0022] In one embodiment of the present invention, a compound semiconductor region is disposed inside the channel, and the non-common conductive element passes through the compound semiconductor region.

[0023] In one embodiment of the present invention, in the sub-pixel having a channel, a first inner metal fence is formed inside the channel. The first inner metal fence surrounds the periphery of the non-common conductive element inside the channel. The inner wall of the peripheral light-emitting area is covered with a first insulating layer. The first inner metal fence and the peripheral light-emitting area are insulated and isolated from each other by the first insulating layer.

[0024] In one embodiment of the present invention, the bottom conductive layer is a metal bonding layer.

[0025] In one embodiment of the present invention, the metal bonding layer at the bottom of the sub-pixel with the channel and the first inner metal fence are integrally formed, or the metal bonding layer at the bottom of the sub-pixel with the channel and the first inner metal fence are separately disposed and mutually insulated.

[0026] In one embodiment of the invention, at least one of the sub-pixels is surrounded by a first peripheral metal fence, and the first peripheral metal fence and the outer sidewall of the surrounded sub-pixel are insulated from each other.

[0027] In one embodiment of the invention, the top of the sub-pixel is in contact with an electrically connected top conductive layer, or the top of the sub-pixel and at least a portion of its sidewalls are in contact with an electrically connected top conductive layer.

[0028] In one embodiment of the invention, the microdisplay device further includes a metal reinforcement, and the shared top conductive layer is electrically connected to the metal reinforcement.

[0029] In one embodiment of the invention, the metal reinforcement is located above the shared top conductive layer.

[0030] In one embodiment of the invention, the metal reinforcement is located below and surrounds the common top conductive layer.

[0031] In one embodiment of the invention, the metal reinforcement surrounds the periphery of one of the sub-pixels beneath the shared top conductive layer.

[0032] In one embodiment of the present invention, the driving backplate is divided into a display area, all the mother pixels constitute a pixel array, the projection of the pixel array on the driving backplate is located inside the display area, a second type of electrode contact is provided inside the display area, and / or a second type of electrode contact is provided outside the display area;

[0033] In this configuration, the polarity of the second type of electrode contact is opposite to that of the first type of electrode contact, and the tops of the multiple sub-pixels in the mother pixel are all connected to the second type of electrode contact through a top conductive layer to form a top common electrode structure.

[0034] In one embodiment of the present invention, the microdisplay device further includes a common electrode contact, wherein the second type of electrode contact is electrically connected to the top conductive layer at the top of the plurality of sub-pixels through the common electrode contact; wherein the common electrode contact is in direct contact with the top conductive layer at the top of the plurality of sub-pixels to achieve electrical connection; or, the common electrode contact is electrically connected to the top conductive layer at the top of the plurality of sub-pixels through a transition electrode.

[0035] In one embodiment of the present invention, the bottom end of the common electrode is in direct contact with the corresponding second type of electrode contact.

[0036] In one embodiment of the invention, at least one of the sub-pixels is surrounded by a peripheral air gap, the peripheral air gap being annular.

[0037] In one embodiment of the invention, at least one of the sub-pixels is surrounded by a partition wall, the partition wall being a compound semiconductor, and a peripheral air gap is formed between the partition wall and the surrounded sub-pixel.

[0038] In one embodiment of the present invention, a second insulating filling region is further provided around the sub-pixel surrounding the peripheral air gap, and the peripheral air gap is formed inside the second insulating filling region.

[0039] In one embodiment of the present invention, an inner air gap is provided inside the channel, the inner air gap surrounding the periphery of the non-common conductive element inside the channel, and the inner air gap is annular.

[0040] In one embodiment of the present invention, a first insulating filling area is provided inside the channel, and the inner air gap is formed inside the first insulating filling area.

[0041] In one embodiment of the present invention, at least two of the sub-pixels emit different colors, one of the sub-pixels is located in the first pixel layer, and the other sub-pixel is located in the second pixel layer.

[0042] This invention discloses a method for fabricating a microdisplay device, comprising,

[0043] A drive backplane is provided, wherein a first type of electrode contact is provided on the drive backplane;

[0044] Two pixel layers are stacked sequentially from bottom to top above the driving backplane. When stacking each pixel layer, the pixel layer is etched to obtain sub-pixels. The two pixel layers are the first pixel layer and the second pixel layer, respectively. Both the first pixel layer and the second pixel layer are compound semiconductor layers, so that each parent pixel includes multiple sub-pixels. Some of the sub-pixels are located in the first pixel layer, and the remaining sub-pixels are located in the second pixel layer.

[0045] This ensures that the bottom of each sub-pixel in the mother pixel is electrically connected to the corresponding first type of electrode contact through the bottom conductive layer, and the tops of multiple sub-pixels are interconnected through the top conductive layer to form a top common electrode structure.

[0046] In this design, a channel is formed inside one of the sub-pixels in the first pixel layer, and a peripheral light-emitting area is formed around the channel. A non-common conductive element passes through the channel, and the top end of the non-common conductive element inside the channel is electrically connected to the bottom conductive layer of another sub-pixel in the second pixel layer, while the bottom end is electrically connected to the corresponding first type of electrode contact. At least part of the light emitted from the peripheral light-emitting area is emitted through the periphery of the upper sub-pixel electrically connected to the non-common conductive element inside the channel.

[0047] A color transfer layer is prepared above the first pixel layer, such that the color transfer layer is located on the light emission path of the corresponding sub-pixel in the first pixel layer.

[0048] In one embodiment of the present invention, when preparing a color transfer layer above the first pixel layer, the preparation method further includes making the sub-pixels in the mother pixel located in the first pixel layer and the second pixel layer share a top conductive layer, coating the upper surface of the shared top conductive layer with a color transfer material, and etching the color transfer material to obtain a color transfer layer. The obtained color transfer layer is located on the light emission path of the corresponding sub-pixel in the first pixel layer.

[0049] The technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0050] The microdisplay device of this invention has a channel inside the lower sub-pixel, and an outer light-emitting area is formed around the channel. A non-common conductive component passes through the channel, which allows the non-common conductive component of the corresponding upper sub-pixel to pass through the lower sub-pixel with the channel and electrically connect to the corresponding first-type electrode contact. This structure can flexibly adjust the light-emitting area and position of the sub-pixel, and also helps to reduce the obstruction of the light-emitting surface of the lower sub-pixel, ensuring the effective light-emitting area of ​​the lower sub-pixel, reducing energy waste, and improving the light distribution effect. At the same time, the color conversion layer is used to realize the conversion of the light emitted by the sub-pixel, which is more conducive to achieving the best color display effect. It can effectively improve the luminous efficiency and reliability of the display device, and also make its light pattern meet the needs of different application scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0051] To make the content of this invention easier to understand, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0052] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first micro-display device of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram (top view) showing the arrangement of sub-pixels in the microdisplay device.

[0054] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second type of microdisplay device of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram (top view) showing the arrangement of sub-pixels in the microdisplay device.

[0056] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram (top view) of the arrangement of sub-pixels in the micro-display device of the present invention.

[0057] Figure 6 This is another schematic diagram (top view) showing the arrangement of sub-pixels in the micro-display device of the present invention.

[0058] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third type of microdisplay device of the present invention;

[0059] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fourth micro-display device of the present invention;

[0060] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the bonding between the driving backplate and the first pixel layer in this invention;

[0061] Figure 10 yes Figure 1 The flowchart shown is a fabrication process diagram of the microdisplay device.

[0062] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fifth micro-display device of the present invention;

[0063] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sixth micro-display device of the present invention;

[0064] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the seventh micro-display device of the present invention;

[0065] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sub-pixel in this invention, in which no metal fence is set around its perimeter;

[0066] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of a structure in this invention in which a sub-pixel is surrounded by a metal fence.

[0067] Figure 16 This is another structural schematic diagram of a sub-pixel having a metal fence around its perimeter in this invention;

[0068] Figure 17 yes Figure 16 A magnified view of a section at point M1;

[0069] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the eighth micro-display device of the present invention (with an outer air gap).

[0070] Figure 19 yes Figure 18 A magnified view of a section at point M2;

[0071] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ninth micro-display device of the present invention;

[0072] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the tenth micro-display device of the present invention;

[0073] Figure 22 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the eleventh microdisplay device of the present invention;

[0074] Figure 23 This is a schematic diagram (top view) of the distribution of the display area in this invention;

[0075] Figure 24 This is a schematic diagram (top view) of the connection between the peripheral electrode contact area and the interface in this invention.

[0076] Figure 25 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the twelfth microdisplay device of the present invention (with a metal reinforcement).

[0077] Figure 26 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the thirteenth micro-display device of the present invention (with a metal reinforcement).

[0078] Figure 27 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fourteenth micro-display device of the present invention (with a metal reinforcement).

[0079] Figure 28 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fifteenth microdisplay device of the present invention;

[0080] Figure 29 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sixteenth micro-display device of the present invention;

[0081] Figure 30 yes Figure 29 A magnified view of a section at point M3;

[0082] Figure 31 This is a schematic diagram of a structure in which the top conductive layer is set independently for the first pixel layer;

[0083] Figure 32 yes Figure 31 A schematic diagram of the structure shown after the addition of metal reinforcement components;

[0084] Figure 33 yes Figure 31 The diagram shows the structure after the interconnecting conductive parts are connected.

[0085] Figure 34 yes Figure 33 A schematic diagram of the structure shown after the addition of metal reinforcement components;

[0086] Figure 35 This is a schematic diagram of another structure where the top conductive layer is set independently for the first pixel layer;

[0087] Figure 36 yes Figure 31 A schematic diagram of another form of the structure shown after adding metal reinforcement;

[0088] Figure 37 yes Figure 31 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the top conductive layer and the second type of electrode contact in the structure shown.

[0089] Figure 38 A schematic diagram of the structure of the microdisplay device when each pixel layer of the present invention has an independently provided top conductive layer at its top;

[0090] Explanation of reference numerals in the instruction manual:

[0091] 10. Drive backplane; 101. First type of electrode contact; 102. Second type of electrode contact; 103. Display area; 104. Peripheral electrode contact area; 105. Interface;

[0092] 20. First pixel layer;

[0093] 30. Second pixel layer;

[0094] 40. Color transfer layer;

[0095] 50. Subpixel; 501. Aperture; 502. Peripheral luminous area;

[0096] 60. Top conductive layer;

[0097] 70. Bottom conductive layer;

[0098] 80. Non-common conductive components;

[0099] 90. Common conductor; 901. Interconnecting conductor;

[0100] 100. First insulation filling area;

[0101] 110. Second insulation filling area;

[0102] 120. Compound semiconductor region;

[0103] 130. First inner metal fence; 140. First outer metal fence; 150. First insulating layer; 160. Second insulating layer; 170. Top ohmic contact layer; 180. Bottom ohmic contact layer; 190. Metal reinforcement; 200. Transition conductive element; 210. Outer air gap; 220. Inner air gap; 230. Etched barrier layer; 240. Second inner metal fence; 260. Partition wall; Detailed Implementation

[0104] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, so that those skilled in the art can better understand and implement the present invention. However, the embodiments described are not intended to limit the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present disclosure or its application or use.

[0105] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "vertical," "upper," "lower," "top," "side," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0106] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0107] Traditional LED devices using multi-layer stacking have complex overall structures, resulting in significant loss of light-emitting area for each pixel. This makes it difficult to adjust the light-emitting area and achieve optimal light distribution. Furthermore, the overall device consumes more power, which is detrimental to the reliability and stability of the LED display device. In view of this, this application provides a micro-display device to improve the above-mentioned problems, thereby better ensuring the photoelectric performance and reliability of the LED display device.

[0108] It should be noted that, in this application, the compound semiconductor layer refers to a layer structure with a certain thickness prepared from compound semiconductor materials. Compound semiconductors generally refer to compounds formed from two or more elements, including crystalline inorganic compounds (such as III-V and II-VI compound semiconductors) and oxide semiconductors. The compound semiconductors involved in this application are mainly epitaxial materials for light-emitting diodes, such as InGaN ternary material systems or AlGaInP quaternary material systems, whose emission wavelengths can cover the entire spectrum from ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light. Their substrate materials can be GaN, Si, SiC, Sapphire, GaAs, InP, etc.

[0109] Taking the Micro-LED field as an example, some compound semiconductor materials involved in this application are shown in Table 1. In some practical applications, the film layers of compound semiconductors are more complex, or there are cases where materials are used interchangeably. Typical compound semiconductors mainly include P-type semiconductor materials, N-type semiconductor materials, and MQW active quantum wells and other functional layers (barrier layers, confinement layers, waveguide layers, buffer layers, etc.) sandwiched between the two:

[0110] Table 1. Material Table of Film Layers for Compound Semiconductors

[0111]

[0112] The structure of the microdisplay device of this application will be further described below with reference to the following specific embodiments.

[0113] Example 1

[0114] See Figure 1 This embodiment discloses a multi-layer stacked microdisplay device, including at least one mother pixel, each mother pixel having multiple (two or more) sub-pixels, and sub-pixels of different emission colors in the mother pixel being located in different pixel layers. The structure of the above microdisplay device is specifically described below using a structure with two pixel layers as an example. The structure shown in the figure only shows the case of one mother pixel. When there are multiple mother pixels, the internal structure of each mother pixel is basically the same.

[0115] In this application, the micro-display device has a Z-direction, an X-direction, and a Y-direction, which are perpendicular to each other. The Z-direction is the stacking direction of each layer of sub-pixels, that is, the up and down direction, which can also be understood as the direction away from / closer to the driving backplate. Here, "height" or "up and down" or "top and bottom" are all in the Z-direction.

[0116] In this invention, "bottom end of sub-pixel" refers to the end of the sub-pixel that is close to the driving backplate, and "top end of sub-pixel" refers to the end of the sub-pixel that is away from (away from) the driving backplate.

[0117] It should be noted that the cross-sectional views in the XZ plane in the accompanying drawings of this invention can be schematic diagrams after cutting a single cross section or schematic diagrams after cutting multiple cross sections together, in order to show the connection situation of different electrode contacts.

[0118] The LED display device in this embodiment includes a driving backplate 10 and a mother pixel, the mother pixel including a plurality of sub-pixels 50.

[0119] The driving backplate 10 is a component with a driving circuit. The first type of electrode contact 101 and the second type of electrode contact 102 are the lead-out terminals of the driving circuit, used to electrically connect the driving circuit and the sub-pixel 50. The sub-pixel 50 is a light-emitting element. Through the electrical connection between the driving backplate 10 and the sub-pixel 50, the connection between the sub-pixel 50 and the driving circuit is realized, thereby driving the sub-pixel 50 to emit light. This allows each sub-pixel 50 to be driven individually and emit light independently.

[0120] The aforementioned driving backplane 10 includes, but is not limited to, a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) driving backplane 10.

[0121] The driving backplate 10 may be provided with a first type of electrode contact 101 and a second type of electrode contact 102. The polarities of the first type of electrode contact 101 and the second type of electrode contact 102 are opposite, with one being the anode and the other the cathode. Understandably, in order to prevent short circuits, the first type of electrode contact 101 and the second type of electrode contact 102 need to be insulated from each other. Through the provision of the first type of electrode contact 101 and the second type of electrode contact 102, the driving backplate 10 can be electrically connected to the sub-pixel 50, thereby controlling the light emission of each sub-pixel 50 using the driving backplate 10.

[0122] Understandably, the two ends of sub-pixel 50 along the Z direction are the bottom and the top, respectively; the bottom and top of sub-pixel 50 are the two ends with opposite polarities. Sub-pixel 50 includes a P-type semiconductor layer, an active layer and an N-type semiconductor layer arranged sequentially along the Z direction. The active layer is used to emit light. The top of sub-pixel 50 is the end where the N-type semiconductor layer is located (or the end where the P-type semiconductor layer is located - anode), and the bottom is the end where the P-type semiconductor layer is located (or the end where the N-type semiconductor layer is located - cathode), which need to be connected to electrode contacts of different polarities respectively.

[0123] See Figure 1 This embodiment discloses a microdisplay device, including a driving backplate 10 and a mother pixel;

[0124] The drive backplate 10 is provided with a first type of electrode contact 101;

[0125] At least two pixel layers are stacked sequentially on top of the driving backplate 10, namely the first pixel layer 20 and the second pixel layer 30.

[0126] The first pixel layer 20 is stacked on top of the driving backplane 10; the second pixel layer 30 is stacked on top of the first pixel layer 20.

[0127] The mother pixel includes multiple sub-pixels 50. Some of the sub-pixels are located in the first pixel layer 20, and the remaining sub-pixels are located in the second pixel layer 30.

[0128] In the mother pixel, the bottom of each sub-pixel 50 in the multiple sub-pixels is electrically connected to the corresponding first type of electrode contact 101 through the bottom conductive layer 70, and the tops of the multiple sub-pixels are electrically interconnected through the top conductive layer 60 to form a top common pole structure; that is, the top conductive layers 60 of each sub-pixel 50 in the top common pole structure are electrically connected together and conduct electricity to each other.

[0129] In the first pixel layer 20, a channel 501 is formed inside a sub-pixel 50, and a peripheral light-emitting area 502 is formed around the channel 501. A non-common conductive element 80 passes through the channel 501. The top end of the non-common conductive element 80 inside the channel 501 is electrically connected to the bottom conductive layer 70 of another sub-pixel 50 in the second pixel layer 30, and the bottom end is electrically connected to the corresponding first type electrode contact 101. The light emitted from the peripheral light-emitting area 502 is at least partially emitted from the periphery of the upper sub-pixel electrically connected to the non-common conductive element inside the channel.

[0130] A color conversion layer is set above the first pixel layer, and the color conversion layer is located on the light path of the corresponding sub-pixel in the first pixel layer.

[0131] In the above structure, the sub-pixel corresponding to the color transfer layer 40 and the sub-pixel of the aperture 501 can be the same sub-pixel or different sub-pixels. It can be understood that when the sub-pixel corresponding to the color transfer layer and the sub-pixel of the aperture are the same sub-pixel, and the color transfer layer is also located on the periphery of the upper sub-pixel, at least part of the light emitted from the peripheral light-emitting area of ​​the lower sub-pixel is emitted through the periphery of the upper sub-pixel electrically connected to the non-common conductive element inside the aperture. If the color transfer layer is also located on the periphery of the upper sub-pixel, then part of the light emitted from the peripheral light-emitting area can be directed to the color transfer layer on the periphery of the upper sub-pixel before being emitted.

[0132] The color conversion layer 40 can be used to change the color of emitted light. For example, the emitted color of a sub-pixel 50 is blue. A color conversion layer 40 is provided on the light emission path of the blue sub-pixel. When the light emitted by the blue sub-pixel hits the color conversion layer 40, the color conversion layer 40 will be excited and emit another color of light. For example, the blue light emitted by the blue sub-pixel may appear red after being converted and emitted by the color conversion layer 40.

[0133] The color-transfer layer 40 can be made of quantum dot material or phosphor material, so that it can be excited by external light to undergo color transfer and emit light of a specific color.

[0134] It should be noted that shorter wavelength light is generally used to excite the color transfer layer to undergo color transfer and emit longer wavelength light. For example, blue light can be used to excite the color transfer layer to eventually emit red light.

[0135] By setting a color conversion layer, the color of light emitted from certain sub-pixels at the bottom layer can be changed, thereby enabling the display device to present a color display effect. It can also make the overall structure of the device simpler and easier to process.

[0136] The aforementioned "peripheral light-emitting area" is the area that can emit light after being powered on. To ensure that it emits light normally, the inner wall (side wall) of the peripheral light-emitting area and the non-common conductive components inside the channel are insulated and isolated to avoid direct contact between the non-common conductive components and the inner wall of the peripheral light-emitting area, which would cause a short circuit in the peripheral light-emitting area and prevent it from emitting light normally.

[0137] In this design, at least a portion of the light emitted from the peripheral light-emitting area can be emitted through the periphery of the upper sub-pixel connected to the non-common conductive component inside the aperture without being blocked by the upper sub-pixel. This effectively reduces the obstruction of the light-emitting surface of the lower sub-pixel (the sub-pixel area around the aperture is the light-emitting area), increasing the effective light-emitting area of ​​the lower sub-pixel and facilitating the achievement of optimal light distribution. For example... Figure 1 As shown in the figure, the direction of the dashed arrow indicates the light emission direction of the first layer of sub-pixels.

[0138] As is understood, in this invention, "upper pixel layer" refers to all pixel layers located above the lowermost pixel layer, while "lower pixel layer" is the pixel layer located below the upper pixel layer. Similarly, "upper sub-pixel" refers to all sub-pixels located above the lowermost sub-pixel, while "lower sub-pixel" is the sub-pixel located below the upper sub-pixel.

[0139] In some embodiments, the projection area of ​​the upper sub-pixel connected to the non-common conductive element inside the aperture on the driving backplate is the first projection area, and the projection area of ​​the peripheral light-emitting area outside the aperture on the driving backplate is the second projection area. The first projection area and the second projection area do not overlap at least partially. This method allows at least part of the light emitted from the peripheral light-emitting area to be emitted directly through the periphery of the upper sub-pixel connected to the non-common conductive element inside the aperture without being blocked by it. This effectively reduces the obstruction of the light-emitting surface of the lower sub-pixel, increases the effective light-emitting area of ​​the lower sub-pixel, and helps to achieve the best light distribution effect.

[0140] Understandably, the projection of a subpixel onto the driving backplane refers to the entire area enclosed by the outer edge of the projection.

[0141] The above structure has a channel 501 inside the bottom sub-pixel, and the non-common conductive component 80 of the upper sub-pixel passes through the channel 501 inside the bottom sub-pixel and is electrically connected to the first type of electrode contact 101. This can effectively reduce the obstruction of the light-emitting surface of the lower sub-pixel, increase the effective light-emitting area of ​​the lower sub-pixel, and help achieve the best light distribution effect.

[0142] Furthermore, the sub-pixel distribution structure described above allows for more flexible design of the light-emitting area of ​​each sub-pixel layer, compensating for the shortcomings of certain sub-pixels being too bright or too dark. For example, by adjusting the size and position of the internal channels of the sub-pixels, the size and position of the peripheral light-emitting area can be flexibly adjusted, thereby achieving adjustment of the light-emitting area and region. This is suitable for different application requirements and makes it easier to adjust the light-emitting area. The structure also facilitates the control of the position of the upper sub-pixels, allowing the upper sub-pixels to be placed at different positions of the lower sub-pixels, thereby controlling the light pattern of the multi-color stacked device to meet the different needs of XR (extended reality) applications.

[0143] The above structure places the upper sub-pixel above the aperture 501 of the lower sub-pixel. Compared to the lower sub-pixel without aperture 501, this effectively reduces the obstruction of the light-emitting area of ​​the lower sub-pixel. It also reduces the problem of light blocking and absorption of the lower sub-pixel by the metal bonding layer when the metal bonding layer is set at the bottom of the upper sub-pixel. This reduces the energy waste of the lower sub-pixel and the phenomenon of the device temperature becoming too high due to energy loss being converted into heat. This effectively increases the light efficiency and reliability of the display device.

[0144] In some embodiments, the sub-pixel having the aperture 501 is coaxially arranged with the upper sub-pixel 50 connected to the non-common conductive member 80 passing through the aperture 501.

[0145] For example, see Figures 1-2 In the first pixel layer 20, the sub-pixel 50 with the aperture 501 is coaxially positioned with the corresponding sub-pixel 50 above it (the axis coincides). Figure 1 It can be Figure 2 A sectional view of the central structure along point AA; it should be noted that... Figure 2 In the first pixel layer 20, sub-pixel 50 is denoted as i1, and the first type of electrode contact 101 connected to it is denoted as c1. In the second pixel layer 30, sub-pixel 50 is denoted as i2, and the first type of electrode contact 101 connected to it is denoted as c2.

[0146] Alternatively, in some other schemes, the sub-pixel with aperture 501 is arranged off-axis with the upper sub-pixel connected to the non-common conductive element 80 passing through aperture 501.

[0147] For example, see Figures 3-4And see Figures 5-6 In the second layer, the non-common conductive element 80 of one sub-pixel 50 passes through a sub-pixel 50 in the first layer that has a channel 501. These two sub-pixels 50 are arranged on opposite axes (the axes do not coincide). Figure 3 It can be Figure 4 A sectional view of the middle structure along point BB. It should be noted that... Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the first pixel layer 20, sub-pixel 50 is denoted as i1, and the first type of electrode contact 101 connected to it is denoted as c1. In the second pixel layer 30, sub-pixel 50 is denoted as i2, and the first type of electrode contact 101 connected to it is denoted as c2.

[0148] In some embodiments, the projection of the sub-pixel 50 located above the non-common conductive element 80 inside the aperture 501 onto the driving backplate is the first projection area, and the projection area of ​​the sub-pixel 50 with the aperture 501 onto the driving backplate is the third projection area. The first projection area can completely fall inside the third projection area. In this case, the area of ​​the first projection area can be made smaller than the area of ​​the third projection area. For example, the width (or outer diameter) of the sub-pixel with the aperture along the X direction can be made larger than the width (or outer diameter) of the sub-pixel located above the non-common conductive element inside the aperture along the X direction, so as to better ensure the light emission effect.

[0149] Understandably, the projection of a subpixel onto the driving backplane refers to the entire area enclosed by the outer edge of the projection. For example, the projection of a subpixel of a specific aperture onto the driving backplane refers to the entire area enclosed by the outer edge of the projection, including the aperture area.

[0150] In some implementations, in the sub-pixel with the aperture 501 and the upper sub-pixel connected to the non-common conductive element 80 passing through the aperture 501, the maximum width (or outer diameter) of the upper sub-pixel along the X direction is not greater than the maximum width (or outer diameter) L1 of the aperture 501 inside the lower sub-pixel along the X direction. This ensures the light-emitting area of ​​the lower sub-pixel and improves the light-emitting effect. It also prevents the light emitted by the lower sub-pixel from being absorbed by the opaque bonding layer of the upper sub-pixel, thus preventing energy loss.

[0151] In some implementations, the top of each sub-pixel located in a different pixel layer within the mother pixel is provided with a separate top conductive layer instead of sharing one.

[0152] Specifically, the sub-pixels 50 located in the first pixel layer 20 and the second pixel layer 30 of the mother pixel can each be independently provided with a top conductive layer 60. The top conductive layers 60 of the two layers are not shared, and the top conductive layers 60 of the two layers are interconnected to achieve a common top electrode.

[0153] Furthermore, the top conductive layer (the top conductive layer electrically connected to the sub-pixel in the same pixel layer) is located above the corresponding sub-pixel in the electrically connected pixel layer. Here, "above" means located approximately near the top of the sub-pixel. The sub-pixel includes a P-type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and an N-type semiconductor layer arranged sequentially along the Z-direction. Therefore, "above" can be understood as ensuring that the lowest point of the top conductive layer is higher than the upper surface of the active layer in the sub-pixel. For example, see [reference needed]. Figure 31 In the first pixel layer, the entire top conductive layer 60 of the sub-pixel is located above the sub-pixel 50, or, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 35 In the first pixel layer, the top conductive layer 60 of the sub-pixel is basically located above the sub-pixel 50, with only the top conductive layer on the outer part of the sidewall of the sub-pixel being slightly lower.

[0154] For example, a separate top conductive layer 60 can be provided at the top of the sub-pixel 50 in the first pixel layer 20 (see [reference]). Figures 31-35 In the second pixel layer 30, a separate top conductive layer 60 is also provided at the top of the sub-pixel 50, and the two top conductive layers 60 can be interconnected through a common conductive element 90. Furthermore, the top conductive layer 60 of the sub-pixel in the first pixel layer 20 is located above the sub-pixel, and the top conductive layer 60 of the sub-pixel in the second pixel layer 30 is also located above the sub-pixel.

[0155] The method for fabricating a separate top conductive layer 60 at the top of the sub-pixel 50 in the first pixel layer 20 includes: etching the sub-pixel in the first pixel layer 20, then backfilling the current pixel layer with an insulating medium, planarizing the top of the first pixel layer 20 after backfilling to expose the top of the sub-pixel, and then depositing the top conductive layer 60 to make it contact the exposed area of ​​the sub-pixel top to achieve electrical connection. Then, an insulating medium can be deposited again on the pixel layer and planarized again, and then the second pixel layer 30 is stacked. The second pixel layer 30 can also be fabricated with a separate top conductive layer in the same way, that is, after etching the sub-pixel, the insulating medium is backfilled, and after backfilling, the top of the pixel layer is planarized to expose the top of the sub-pixel, and then the top conductive layer 60 is deposited to achieve electrical connection.

[0156] The above method also ensures that in a sub-pixel with a separate top conductive layer, the top conductive layer of the sub-pixel is located entirely on top of the sub-pixel.

[0157] To enhance current conduction capability, refer to Figure 32 A metal reinforcement 190 can be provided on the top conductive layer 60 at the top of the sub-pixel 50 in the first pixel layer 20.

[0158] Furthermore, the top of the sub-pixel 50 in the first pixel layer 20 can be fully exposed, and the exposed area can be made in contact with the top conductive layer 60 to achieve electrical connection; or, see [reference needed]. Figure 35 This allows the top and part of the sidewalls of the sub-pixel 50 in the first pixel layer 20 to be exposed, and the exposed area to contact the top conductive layer 60 to achieve electrical connection, thereby increasing the current transmission capability and reducing the power consumption of the device.

[0159] In some embodiments, the second type of electrode contact 102 is electrically connected to the top conductive layer 60 at the top of a plurality of sub-pixels via a common conductor 90.

[0160] See Figure 38 Each sub-pixel in the mother pixel located in the first pixel layer 20 and the second pixel layer 30 has a separate top conductive layer at its top and they do not share a common conductive layer; the common conductive component includes an interconnect conductive part 901, and two adjacent top conductive layers 60 are interconnected through the interconnect conductive part 901 to achieve electrical connection;

[0161] Among them, see Figure 33 An electrical connection is achieved by direct contact between a top conductive layer 60 and the electrically connected interconnect conductive part 901;

[0162] Alternatively, to enhance current conduction capability, see [reference needed]. Figure 32 A top conductive layer 60 is electrically connected to a metal reinforcement; further, see [reference needed]. Figure 34 A top conductive layer 60 is electrically connected to an interconnected conductive portion 901 via a metal reinforcement 190.

[0163] In some other preferred embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the sub-pixels 50 located in the first pixel layer 20 and the second pixel layer 30 of the mother pixel share a top conductive layer 60.

[0164] The above structure allows sub-pixels located in different layers to share a single top conductive layer 60, which simplifies the electrical connection structure, makes fabrication easier, and reduces light loss from the lower sub-pixels, thereby ensuring the overall light efficiency of the device.

[0165] Furthermore, a color transfer layer 40 is provided on the upper surface of the shared top conductive layer 60, such that the color transfer layer 40 is located on the light-emitting path of a certain sub-pixel 50 in the first pixel layer 20.

[0166] The top conductive layer 60 is a transparent conductive layer to facilitate light transmission, allowing light emitted from the lower sub-pixel 50 to pass through the top conductive layer 60 and shine upwards.

[0167] For example, the top conductive layer 60 is a transparent conductive layer, which may be one or more combinations of indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), aluminum-doped zinc oxide (AZO), Al-doped indium tin oxide, Ag-doped indium tin oxide, and Au-doped indium tin oxide.

[0168] In this embodiment, the sub-pixel corresponding to the color transfer layer 40 and the sub-pixel of the aperture 501 in the above structure can be the same sub-pixel or different sub-pixels. The color transfer layer 40 can be specifically configured in the following ways:

[0169] The first method: A color conversion layer 40 is set on the light-emitting path of the sub-pixel 50 with the aperture 501 in the first pixel layer 20.

[0170] Furthermore, the area located outside the aperture 501 in the sub-pixel 50 with aperture 501 forms an outer light-emitting area 502, and the color transfer layer 40 covers at least a portion of the top of the outer light-emitting area 502.

[0171] For example, a sub-pixel 50 whose self-emitting color is blue is referred to as a blue sub-pixel. A blue sub-pixel is set in the first pixel layer 20. An aperture 501 is set inside the blue sub-pixel, and a part of the upper surface of its peripheral light-emitting area 502 is covered by a red light color transfer layer (see [reference]). Figure 1 and Figure 3 If the blue light emitted from that area is converted to red light by the red light color conversion layer, it will be emitted as red light, while the area above the blue sub-pixel that is not covered by the color conversion layer will still emit blue light. Additionally, the first pixel layer 20 can also contain other independent blue sub-pixels. These blue sub-pixels do not have apertures 501 inside, and no color conversion layer 40 is placed on their light emission path. The light they ultimately emit is still blue. For example, in... Figure 5 In the first pixel layer 20, there are two independent blue sub-pixels. One blue sub-pixel has an aperture 501 and a color transfer layer 40 is set on the upper part of the blue sub-pixel, while the other blue sub-pixel does not have an aperture 501 and no color transfer layer 40 is set on the light output path above it.

[0172] The second method: Set a color conversion layer 40 on the light-emitting path of the sub-pixel 50 in the first pixel layer 20 where no aperture 501 is opened.

[0173] For example, see Figure 6In the first pixel layer 20, two independent blue sub-pixels are set. One blue sub-pixel has an aperture 501 inside and no color conversion layer 40 is set above it. The other blue sub-pixel does not have an aperture 501. Therefore, a red light color conversion layer 40 can be set only above the blue sub-pixel without an aperture 501. The blue light emitted by this sub-pixel is converted into red light after being converted by the red light color conversion layer 40. The blue sub-pixel with an aperture 501 is not covered by the color conversion layer 40 and ultimately emits blue light. This makes the sub-pixels with different final emission colors individually controllable. Figure 6 In the structure shown, the first type of electrode contact 101 is divided into three parts, each corresponding to a sub-pixel 50 with a different emitting color, so as to achieve addressable and individually controllable operation.

[0174] The area of ​​each sub-pixel 50 in the mother pixel can be adjusted according to the brightness ratio requirements to achieve the best color display effect.

[0175] The shape of each sub-pixel 50 is not limited; it can be a circle, ellipse, polygon (triangle, trapezoid, rectangle, etc.) or other shapes.

[0176] In some embodiments, the material of the aforementioned non-common conductive component 80 may be metals such as aluminum (Al), copper (Cu), tungsten (W) and their corresponding adhesive or barrier layers, such as titanium (Ti), titanium nitride (TiN), tantalum nitride / copper (Ti / Cu), tantalum nitride / copper (TaN / Cu), etc.

[0177] In some implementations, such as Figures 21-22 The drive backplate 10 can also be provided with a second type of electrode contact 102, and the polarities of the first type of electrode contact 101 and the second type of electrode contact 102 are opposite; in the mother pixel: the bottom of each of the multiple sub-pixels 50 is electrically connected to the corresponding first type of electrode contact 101 through the bottom conductive layer 70, and the top of the multiple sub-pixels 50 is electrically connected to the second type of electrode contact 102 through the top conductive layer 60 to form a top common electrode structure;

[0178] In some implementations, such as Figure 1 As shown, a first insulating filling area 100 is provided inside the channel 501, and the non-common conductive element 80 directly passes through the first insulating filling area 100 and is electrically connected to the first type of electrode contact 101.

[0179] In some embodiments, the sub-pixels 50 located in the first pixel layer 20 and the second pixel layer 30 of the parent pixel share a top conductive layer 60; such as Figures 12-13 As shown, a second insulating filling area 110 is provided around the sub-pixel 50 in the second pixel layer 30, through which the shared top conductive layer 60 passes.

[0180] The second insulating filling area 110 and the first insulating filling area 100 can be made of the same material.

[0181] In some implementations, the bottom conductive layer 70 at the bottom of the sub-pixel 50 may be a non-metallic conductive layer.

[0182] In some implementations, such as Figure 1 As shown, the bottom conductive layer 70 at the bottom of the sub-pixel 50 can be a metal bonding layer.

[0183] Furthermore, a metal fence can be installed on the upper part of the metal bonding layer (see...). Figure 1 ), or no metal fence (see Figure 14 ).

[0184] When metal fences are available, they can be installed in the following ways:

[0185] The first type:

[0186] See Figure 1 and Figure 15 In a sub-pixel with a channel 501: a peripheral light-emitting area 502 is formed in the area surrounding the channel 501. A first inner metal fence 130 is formed inside the channel 501. The first inner metal fence 130 surrounds the non-common conductive element 80 inside the channel 501. A first insulating layer 150 covers the inner wall of the peripheral light-emitting area 502. The first inner metal fence 130 and the inner wall of the peripheral light-emitting area 502 are insulated and isolated by the first insulating layer 150 to avoid direct contact and cause a short circuit inside the peripheral light-emitting area 502.

[0187] Understandably, the inner wall of the peripheral light-emitting area refers to the side wall facing the internal channel, that is, the side wall at its inner peripheral edge. For example, if the peripheral light-emitting area is annular, then the inner wall of the peripheral light-emitting area refers to the inner wall of the annular shape.

[0188] Preferably, the first inner metal fence 130 can be in the form of a ring. In some other cases, it can also be in the form of an arc.

[0189] For example, the first insulating layer 150 may be made of one or more materials selected from silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, silicon nitride, titanium oxide, hafnium oxide, tantalum oxide, niobium oxide, aluminum nitride, or gallium nitride;

[0190] In some designs, the thickness of the first insulating layer 150 can be 5 nm to 2 μm.

[0191] Furthermore, such as Figure 15As shown, the metal bonding layer at the bottom of the sub-pixel 50 with the aperture 501 and the first inner metal fence 130 are integrally formed. The metal bonding layer will sputter to form the metal fence during the etching process, thereby achieving integral forming.

[0192] Or, such as Figures 16-17 As shown, the metal bonding layer at the bottom of the sub-pixel 50 with the aperture 501 and the first inner metal fence 130 are separately disposed and insulated from each other. At this time, the first inner metal fence 130 can be fabricated separately to act as a metal reflector, so that light incident into the aperture 501 can be reflected back through the first inner metal fence 130, thereby better reducing the light loss of the outer light-emitting area 502.

[0193] When the metal bonding layer at the bottom of the sub-pixel 50 with the aperture 501 and the first inner metal fence 130 are separately set, the following preparation method can be adopted: First, a first insulating layer 150 is deposited on the surface of the sub-pixel 50, so that the first insulating layer 150 covers the outer wall and top surface of the peripheral light-emitting area 502 and the inner wall and bottom surface of the aperture 501; then, a metal reflective material is deposited on the outer wall of the first insulating layer 150, and then an etching process is performed to obtain the first inner metal fence 130. The first inner metal fence 130 and the metal bonding layer at its bottom are insulated and isolated by the first insulating layer 150, and the first inner metal fence 130 and the peripheral light-emitting area 502 are also insulated and isolated by the first insulating layer 150.

[0194] The second type:

[0195] like Figure 1 As shown, at least one sub-pixel 50 is surrounded by a first peripheral metal fence 140, and the first peripheral metal fence 140 and the outer sidewall of the surrounded sub-pixel 50 are insulated from each other.

[0196] Understandably, the outer wall of a subpixel refers to the sidewall at the outer perimeter of the subpixel. For example, if a hole is opened inside the subpixel, making the subpixel ring-shaped, then the outer wall of the subpixel refers to the outer wall of the ring.

[0197] Preferably, the aforementioned first outer metal fence 140 can be in the form of a ring structure. In some other embodiments, it can also be in the form of an arc.

[0198] Furthermore, the outer wall of the sub-pixel 50 surrounded by the first peripheral metal fence 140 is covered with a first insulating layer 150, and the first peripheral metal fence 140 and the outer wall of the surrounded sub-pixel 50 are insulated and isolated from each other by the first insulating layer 150.

[0199] In this embodiment, the metal bonding layer at the bottom of the sub-pixel 50 and the first peripheral metal fence 140 are integrally formed. The metal bonding layer will sputter to form the metal fence during the etching process, thereby achieving integral forming; or, the metal bonding layer at the bottom of the sub-pixel 50 and the first peripheral metal fence 140 are separately set and mutually insulated; the preparation method is basically the same as that of the first inner metal fence 130.

[0200] The aforementioned first outer metal fence 140 can be set around the sub-pixel 50 with the aperture 501, or it can be set around the sub-pixel 50 without the aperture 501.

[0201] When the upper sub-pixel and the adjacent lower sub-pixel share a top conductive layer 60, see [reference needed]. Figure 1 To achieve insulation between the first outer metal fence 140 and the top conductive layer 60 of the upper sub-pixel, a second insulating layer 160 can be provided between the first outer metal fence 140 and the top conductive layer 60; the material of the second insulating layer 160 can be the same as that of the first insulating layer 150.

[0202] Understandable, such as Figure 1 As shown, a sub-pixel 50 with a hole 501 can be simultaneously provided with a first inner metal fence 130 and a first outer metal fence 140.

[0203] In some implementations, when there is no metal bonding layer at the bottom of the sub-pixel, the aforementioned first inner metal fence 130 and first outer metal fence 140 may also be provided.

[0204] In some of these implementations, such as Figure 11 As shown, a top ohmic contact layer 170 is provided at the top of the sub-pixel 50, and the top of each sub-pixel 50 is in contact with the corresponding top conductive layer 60 through the top ohmic contact layer 170.

[0205] The aforementioned top ohmic contact layer 170 can also be used as an etching barrier layer 230.

[0206] In some methods, at least two sub-pixels emit different colors, with one sub-pixel located in the first pixel layer 20 and the other sub-pixel located in the second pixel layer 30.

[0207] Furthermore, the emission colors of sub-pixels 50 in the first pixel layer 20 and the second pixel layer 30 are different.

[0208] For example, a sub-pixel 50 with a blue emission color is called a blue sub-pixel, and a sub-pixel 50 with a green emission color is called a green sub-pixel. Sub-pixel 50 in the first pixel layer 20 is a blue sub-pixel, and sub-pixel 50 in the second pixel layer 30 is a green sub-pixel. A color conversion layer 40 is set above a certain blue sub-pixel in the first pixel layer 20. This color conversion layer 40 is a red light color conversion layer 40. Then, the light emitted after color conversion by the color conversion layer 40 is red light. The blue sub-pixel without a color conversion layer 40 above it still emits blue light after passing through the second pixel layer 30. So, the light emitted by the second pixel layer 30 is green light, blue light, and red light, thus achieving a three-color configuration.

[0209] In some implementations, a lens is provided on the upper part of the second pixel layer 30, and the lens covers at least one sub-pixel 50.

[0210] Furthermore, the outer surface of the lens is arc-shaped, and the bottom end of the outer surface of the lens can be in direct contact with the top conductive layer 60 of the uppermost sub-pixel 50; alternatively, they can be connected through an insulating medium.

[0211] In this embodiment, both the first insulating filling area 100 and the second insulating filling area 110 can be made of transparent filling material.

[0212] The following is a detailed explanation. Figure 1 The method for fabricating the microdisplay device shown includes the following steps:

[0213] Step S1: Provide a drive backplate 10, on which first type of electrode contacts 101 are provided;

[0214] And a compound semiconductor layer is selected as the pixel layer. The aforementioned compound semiconductor layer is a layer with a certain thickness prepared using compound semiconductor materials; for example, the compound semiconductor layer here includes an N-type semiconductor layer, an active layer and a P-type semiconductor layer arranged sequentially from top to bottom.

[0215] Step S2: Two pixel layers are stacked sequentially from bottom to top above the driving backplane 10. These two pixel layers are the first pixel layer 20 and the second pixel layer 30, respectively. When stacking each pixel layer, the pixel layer is etched to obtain sub-pixels 50. The first pixel layer 20 and the second pixel layer 30 are both compound semiconductor layers, so that each parent pixel includes multiple sub-pixels 50. Some of the sub-pixels are located in the first pixel layer 20, and the rest are located in the second pixel layer 30.

[0216] Understandably, each sub-pixel 50 obtained by etching includes an N-type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a P-type semiconductor layer arranged sequentially from top to bottom.

[0217] And the bottom of each of the multiple sub-pixels 50 in the mother pixel is electrically connected to the corresponding first type electrode contact 101 through the bottom conductive layer 70, and the top of the multiple sub-pixels 50 are interconnected through the top conductive layer 60 to form a top common electrode structure.

[0218] An aperture 501 is formed inside a sub-pixel 50 in the first pixel layer 20, and an outer light-emitting area 502 is formed around the aperture 501. A non-common conductive element 80 passes through the aperture 501. The top end of the non-common conductive element 80 inside the aperture 501 is electrically connected to the bottom conductive layer 70 of another sub-pixel 50 in the second pixel layer 30, and the bottom end is electrically connected to the corresponding first type electrode contact 101. The light emitted from the outer light-emitting area 502 is at least partially emitted through the outer periphery of the upper sub-pixel electrically connected to the non-common conductive element inside the aperture.

[0219] And a color conversion layer 40 is prepared above the first pixel layer 20, such that the color conversion layer 40 is located on the light emission path of the corresponding sub-pixel 50 in the first pixel layer 20, so as to realize the conversion of the emitted light color of the sub-pixel 50.

[0220] In some embodiments, when fabricating the color transfer layer 40 above the first pixel layer 20, the fabrication method further includes making the sub-pixels 50 located in the first pixel layer 20 and the second pixel layer 30 in the mother pixel share a top conductive layer 60, coating the upper surface of the shared top conductive layer 60 with a color transfer material, and etching the color transfer material to obtain the color transfer layer 40. The obtained color transfer layer 40 is located on the light emission path of the corresponding sub-pixel 50 in the first pixel layer 20.

[0221] Step S2, which involves stacking two pixel layers sequentially from bottom to top above the driving backplane 10, may specifically include the following steps:

[0222] Step S201: Refer to Figure 9 The first pixel layer 20 is stacked along the Z direction on the driving backplate 10;

[0223] The first pixel layer 20 has a bottom conductive layer 70 at its bottom. This conductive layer is a metal bonding layer. The first pixel layer 20 and the driving backplate 10 are connected by bonding through the bottom conductive layer 70 to achieve stacking. The bonding method can be thermo-press bonding.

[0224] For example, the aforementioned metal bonding layer can be a combination of metal materials, such as nickel (Ni), tin (Sn), gold (Au), copper (Cu), aluminum (Al), indium tin oxide (ITO), etc. For example, the metal bonding layer can be one or more of the following combinations: Ni and Sn, Au and Sn, Cu and Sn, Au and In, Au and Au, Al and Al, Cu and Cu, or ITO and ITO. The metal bonding layer and the driving backplate 10 may also include an adhesive layer (made of Cr, Ti, Ni, etc.) and a depletion barrier layer (made of Ni, Pt, Cu, etc.). The metal bonding layer on the pixel layer and the driving backplate 10 can be symmetrical or asymmetrical.

[0225] In some preferred embodiments, the aforementioned metal bonding layer can be a multilayer structure stacked sequentially along the height direction, with the layers from bottom to top being a Cr layer (adhesion layer), a Pt layer (barrier depletion layer), an Au layer, a Sn layer, and an Au layer, with thicknesses of 10 nm, 50 nm, 100 nm, 150 nm, and 50 nm, respectively.

[0226] In some designs, a bottom ohmic contact layer 180 is also provided at the bottom of the first pixel layer 20, which is made of a conductive material.

[0227] For example, the bottom ohmic contact layer 180 may be one or more of transparent conductive films such as indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), indium gallium tin oxide (IGZO), and aluminum-doped zinc oxide (AZO), or one or more of conductive metal materials such as nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr), gold (Au), silver (Ag), zinc (Zn), rhodium (Rh), beryllium (Be), and aluminum (Al), or a composite structure composed of transparent metal oxide and metal; the thickness of the bottom ohmic contact layer 180 is 1 nm to 500 nm.

[0228] Step S202: See Figure 10 In stage b1, the current pixel layer (compound semiconductor layer) is etched to obtain sub-pixel 50, so as to achieve the independence of sub-pixel 50. It can be understood that the etched sub-pixel 50 includes an N-type semiconductor layer, an active layer and a P-type semiconductor layer arranged sequentially from top to bottom; the thickness of sub-pixel 50 (the distance between the upper surface of the N-type semiconductor layer and the lower surface of the P-type semiconductor layer) is 0.1um to 5um; the width of sub-pixel 50 (X direction) is 0.2um to 80um.

[0229] For example, the angle α of the etched sub-pixel 50 can be 90°±45°, and preferably, the angle α of the sub-pixel 50 can be 90°±20°. Wherein, the angle α of the sub-pixel 50 is the maximum angle between the sidewall of the sub-pixel 50 and the upper surface of the driving backplate 10.

[0230] The above etching process can be carried out using dry etching methods such as ICP and RIE, or wet etching methods such as KOH and HCl.

[0231] In some embodiments, an etching barrier layer 230 is provided at the top of the pixel layer before etching, serving as an etching mask. The etching barrier layer 230 can be a transparent material. It can be an insulating dielectric or a light-transmitting conductive layer material.

[0232] When etching the pixel layer (compound semiconductor layer) to obtain the sub-pixel 50, the corresponding sub-pixel 50 itself is also subjected to an opening process, so that a channel 501 is formed inside the sub-pixel 50.

[0233] During the opening process, the bottom of the channel 501 can be etched to the bottom ohmic contact layer 180 first, or it can be etched to the P-type semiconductor layer at the bottom of the compound semiconductor layer first, so that the semiconductor layer remains continuous. Subsequently, the etching depth can be increased until the lower surface of the metal bonding layer is etched.

[0234] Step S203: See Figure 10 In the middle b2 stage, a first insulating layer 150 is deposited on the surface of the current pixel layer, so that the first insulating layer 150 covers the top surface, outer wall and inner wall of the channel 501 of the sub-pixel 50. Then, etching is performed on the periphery of the sub-pixel 50 and inside the channel 501, etching down to the lower surface of the metal bonding layer, so that the first type of electrode contact 101 is exposed inside the channel 501.

[0235] For example, the first insulating layer 150 may be made of one or more materials selected from silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, silicon nitride, titanium oxide, hafnium oxide, tantalum oxide, niobium oxide, aluminum nitride, or gallium nitride;

[0236] In some designs, the thickness of the first insulating layer 150 can be 5 nm to 2 μm.

[0237] During the etching process of the metal bonding layer, a metal fence is sputtered onto the top of the metal bonding layer, at which point the metal fence and the metal bonding layer are integrally formed (see...). Figure 15 For example, a first inner metal fence 130 is formed inside the channel 501, and a first outer metal fence 140 is formed around the sub-pixel 50.

[0238] The aforementioned metal fence can also be removed (see...) Figure 14 ).

[0239] In other options, see Figures 16-17 Alternatively, a metal fence can be fabricated separately on the upper part of the metal bonding layer to act as a metal reflector. During fabrication, after depositing the first insulating layer 150, a metal reflective material is deposited, followed by etching to obtain the first inner metal fence 130 and the first outer metal fence 140. The first inner metal fence 130 and the first outer metal fence 140 are insulated from the metal bonding layer at their bottom ends by the first insulating layer 150. The first inner metal fence 130 is also insulated from the inner wall of the outer light-emitting area 502 by the first insulating layer 150, and the first outer metal fence 140 is also insulated from the outer wall of the outer light-emitting area 502 by the first insulating layer 150.

[0240] Step S204: See Figure 10 In the middle b3 stage, insulating material is filled around the sub-pixel 50 with aperture treatment and inside the aperture 501, thereby forming a first insulating filling area 100 inside the aperture 501 and a second insulating filling area 110 around the sub-pixel 50.

[0241] For example, the filling material used in the first insulating filling region 100 and the second insulating filling region 110 may be one or more of silicon oxide, silicon nitride, silicon carbide (SiC), silicon carbon nitride (SiCN), silicon phosphosilicate glass (PSG), borosilicate glass (BPSG) or polyimide.

[0242] Understandably, after insulation filling, the height of the first insulation filling area 100 and the second insulation filling area 110 can be higher than the top of the sub-pixel 50, or flush with the top of the sub-pixel 50, or if the top of the sub-pixel 50 has an etch stop layer 230, it can also be flush with the etch stop layer 230.

[0243] Then, the non-common conductive element 80 is prepared: a hole is made in the first insulating filling area 100 inside the channel 501 and backfilled with metal material to form the non-common conductive element 80, so that the non-common conductive element 80 directly passes through the first insulating filling area 100 and is electrically connected to the first type of electrode contact 101.

[0244] Step S205: See Figure 10 In the middle b4 stage, a second pixel layer 30 is stacked on top of the first pixel layer 20;

[0245] First, repeat steps S202-S203 to complete the fabrication of sub-pixel 50 and the deposition of the first insulating layer 150. Then, the electrode connection at the top of sub-pixel 50 can be performed: See [link / reference]. Figure 10In the middle b5 stage, the tops of the sub-pixels in the second pixel layer 30 and the first pixel layer 20 are exposed. Then, a top conductive layer 60 is deposited or plated so that the tops of the sub-pixels 50 in the second pixel layer 30 and the first pixel layer 20 are in contact with the top conductive layer 60 to achieve electrical connection. In the structure prepared at this time, the sub-pixels 50 in the second pixel layer 30 and the first pixel layer 20 share a top conductive layer 60.

[0246] Understandably, to expose the top of sub-pixel 50 in the second pixel layer 30 and the top of sub-pixel 50 in the first pixel layer 20, the excess material at the top of sub-pixel 50 can be removed by etching.

[0247] For example, the top conductive layer 60 is a transparent conductive layer to facilitate light transmission, allowing light emitted from the lower sub-pixel 50 to pass through the top conductive layer 60 and shine upwards. This transparent conductive layer can be one or more combinations of indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), aluminum-doped zinc oxide (AZO), Al-doped indium tin oxide, Ag-doped indium tin oxide, and Au-doped indium tin oxide.

[0248] When fabricating sub-pixel 50, if an etch barrier layer 230 is provided at the top of sub-pixel 50, and a top ohmic contact layer 170 is provided between the etch barrier layer 230 and the top of sub-pixel 50, and the etch barrier layer 230 is a transparent conductive layer material, then when making electrical connections, the etch barrier layer 230 at the top of sub-pixel 50 can be exposed, and the exposed area of ​​the etch barrier layer 230 can contact the top conductive layer 60 to achieve electrical connection; or, the top ohmic contact layer 170 at the top of sub-pixel 50 can be exposed, and the exposed area of ​​the top ohmic contact layer 170 can contact the top conductive layer 60 to achieve electrical connection.

[0249] When preparing sub-pixels 50 in the second pixel layer 30, after repeating steps S202-S203, refer to... Figures 12-13 First, an insulating material can be filled around the sub-pixel 50 in the second pixel layer 30 to form a second insulating filling area 110. Then, the top conductive layer 60 can be prepared. At this time, holes need to be made in the second insulating filling area 110 of the second pixel layer 30 so that the top conductive layer 60 can contact the top of the sub-pixel 50 in the first pixel layer 20.

[0250] When preparing sub-pixels 50 in the second pixel layer 30, refer to... Figure 1To achieve insulation between the first peripheral metal fence 140 of the sub-pixel 50 and the sidewall of the top conductive layer 60 in the second pixel layer 30, a second insulating layer 160 can be provided between the first peripheral metal fence 140 and the sidewall of the top conductive layer 60; the material of the second insulating layer 160 can be the same as that of the first insulating layer 150.

[0251] In some embodiments, the thickness of the second insulating layer 160 is 5 nm to 2 μm.

[0252] Step S206: See Figure 10 In the middle b5 stage, the color transfer layer 40 is prepared. During preparation, a color transfer material is coated on the upper surface of the top conductive layer 60, and the color transfer material is etched to obtain the color transfer layer 40. The prepared color transfer layer 40 is located on the light-emitting path of the corresponding sub-pixel 50 in the first pixel layer 20.

[0253] After completing step S206, the lens can be fabricated.

[0254] The aforementioned lens is made of insulating material and can be made of materials such as silicon oxide, silicon nitride, aluminum oxide, silicate glass, silicone, electron beam photoresist (PMMA, SU8, etc.).

[0255] During lens fabrication, an insulating dielectric layer can be backfilled on the upper part of the second pixel layer 30, and the backfilled dielectric layer can be patterned and etched to form a lens.

[0256] Alternatively, a lens can be fabricated by filling the lens with an insulating dielectric material, planarizing it (CMP process), and then patterning it with a coating.

[0257] The LED display device of this embodiment simplifies the electrical connection structure, making it easier to manufacture. It can flexibly adjust the light-emitting area and position of the sub-pixels, which helps to reduce the shading of the light-emitting surface of the lower sub-pixels, increases the effective light-emitting area of ​​the lower sub-pixels, and helps to achieve the best light distribution effect, so that its light pattern meets the needs of different application scenarios. At the same time, it also effectively improves the luminous efficiency and reliability of the display device.

[0258] Example 2

[0259] In this embodiment, the non-common conductive element 80 passes through the inside of the channel 501. The top end of the non-common conductive element 80 inside the channel 501 is electrically connected to the bottom conductive layer 70 of a sub-pixel 50 in the upper pixel layer, and the bottom end is electrically connected to the corresponding first type electrode contact 101.

[0260] For example, a channel 501 is provided inside a sub-pixel 50 in the first pixel layer 20, and a non-common conductive element 80 of another sub-pixel 50 in the second pixel layer 30 passes through the channel 501 of the lower sub-pixel and is electrically connected to the corresponding first type of electrode contact 101.

[0261] The non-common conductive component 80 can be penetrated in the following ways:

[0262] The first type: such as Figure 1 As shown, a first insulating filling area 100 is provided inside the channel 501, and the non-common conductive element 80 directly passes through the first insulating filling area 100 and is electrically connected to the corresponding first type of electrode contact 101.

[0263] When the first structure described above is prepared, the following preparation method can be used: fill the inside of the channel 501 with insulating material to form a first insulating filling area 100, so that the non-common conductive element 80 directly passes through the first insulating filling area 100 and is electrically connected to the first type of electrode contact 101.

[0264] For example, the filling material used in the first insulating filling region 100 may be one or more of silicon oxide, silicon nitride, silicon carbide (SiC), silicon carbon nitride (SiCN), silicon phosphosilicate glass (PSG), borosilicate glass (BPSG), or polyimide.

[0265] The second type: such as Figures 7-8 As shown, a compound semiconductor region 120 is disposed inside the channel 501, and a non-common conductive element 80 passes through the compound semiconductor region 120 and is electrically connected to the corresponding first-type electrode contact 101. This method can retain more compound semiconductor material, and compound semiconductor material has good thermal conductivity, which is beneficial to improving the heat dissipation effect of the overall device.

[0266] Understandably, the compound semiconductor region 120 penetrated by the non-common conductive element 80 does not emit light when energized.

[0267] Furthermore, the hole wall of the channel 501 and the internal compound semiconductor region 120 are insulated from each other. For example, insulating material can be filled between the hole wall of the channel 501 and the internal compound semiconductor region 120.

[0268] Furthermore, a metal bonding layer is provided at the bottom of the compound semiconductor region 120. After the non-common conductive component 80 passes through the compound semiconductor region 120, it contacts the first type of electrode contact 101 through the corresponding metal bonding layer to achieve electrical connection.

[0269] Understandably, when the bottom of the compound semiconductor region 120 has a metal bonding layer, a second inner metal fence 240 can be formed on the upper part of the metal bonding layer, and the second inner metal fence 240 is on the periphery of the compound semiconductor region.

[0270] Preferably, the second inner metal fence 240 can be in the form of a ring structure.

[0271] In some embodiments, the compound semiconductor region 120 inside the channel 501 is located inside the first inner metal enclosure 130.

[0272] Furthermore, the second inner metal fence 240 inside the channel 501 is located inside the first inner metal fence 130.

[0273] The second structure described above can be prepared by the following method: a portion of the compound semiconductor material is retained inside the channel 501 to form a compound semiconductor region 120, so that the non-common conductive element 80 passes through the compound semiconductor region 120 and is electrically connected to the first type of electrode contact 101.

[0274] Example 3

[0275] like Figures 18-20 As shown, the main difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that an air gap is provided in the pixel layer, which is divided into an outer air gap 210 and an inner air gap 220.

[0276] The above-mentioned air gaps can be set in the following ways:

[0277] The first type: such as Figures 18-19 As shown, at least one sub-pixel 50 is surrounded by an outer air gap 210; in some preferred embodiments, the outer air gap 210 may be annular, such as a circular ring, a square ring, etc., and the specific shape is not limited.

[0278] In some schemes, the sub-pixel 50 with the peripheral air gap 210 is further provided with a first peripheral metal fence 140, and the peripheral air gap 210 is provided between the first peripheral metal fence 140 and the outer wall of the sub-pixel 50.

[0279] In one embodiment, at least one sub-pixel 50 is surrounded by a partition wall 260, which is a compound semiconductor, and an outer air gap 210 is formed between the partition wall 260 and the surrounding sub-pixel 50.

[0280] For example, such as Figures 18-19 As shown, if the sub-pixel 50 with an outer air gap 210 is further surrounded by a first outer metal fence 140, the partition wall 260 is located inside the first outer metal fence 140.

[0281] In one embodiment, a second insulating filling area 110 is provided around the sub-pixel 50 which is surrounded by an outer air gap 210, and the outer air gap 210 is formed inside the second insulating filling area 110.

[0282] For example, such as Figure 19 As shown, if the sub-pixel 50 with the outer air gap 210 is further surrounded by a first outer metal fence 140, the outer air gap 210 is located inside the first outer metal fence 140.

[0283] The second type: such as Figure 20 As shown, an inner air gap 220 is provided inside the channel 501, and the inner air gap 220 surrounds the periphery of the non-common conductive element 80 inside the channel 501; in some preferred embodiments, the inner air gap 220 may be annular.

[0284] In some embodiments, a first insulating filling region 100 is provided inside the channel 501, and an inner air gap 220 is formed inside the first insulating filling region 100.

[0285] In some ways, such as Figure 8 As shown, a compound semiconductor region 120 is disposed inside the channel 501. A non-common conductive element 80 passes through the compound semiconductor region 120 and is electrically connected to the first type of electrode contact 101. An inner air gap 220 surrounds the periphery of the compound semiconductor region 120. It can be understood that if the periphery of the compound semiconductor region 120 has a first insulating filling region 100, the inner air gap 220 can be formed inside the first insulating filling region 100.

[0286] In some schemes, in the sub-pixel 50 with aperture 501: the area located around the aperture 501 forms an outer light-emitting area 502, and a first inner metal fence 130 is formed inside the aperture 501, which surrounds the non-common conductive element 80 inside the aperture 501.

[0287] Therefore, with the first inner metal fence 130 in place, the inner air gap 220 can be configured as follows:

[0288] One possible solution is: Figure 20 As shown, an inner air gap 220 is provided between the first inner metal fence 130 and the outer light-emitting area 502;

[0289] Furthermore, the space between the first inner metal fence 130 and the outer light-emitting area 502 is also filled by the first insulating filling area 100, and the inner air gap 220 is formed inside the first insulating filling area 100.

[0290] Another option is: such as Figure 8 As shown, a compound semiconductor region 120 is provided inside the channel 501. A non-common conductive element 80 passes through the compound semiconductor region 120 and is electrically connected to the first type of electrode contact 101. An inner air gap 220 surrounds the periphery of the compound semiconductor region 120 and is located between the first inner metal fence 130 and the compound semiconductor region 120.

[0291] This embodiment, by setting an air gap, makes it easier for total internal reflection to occur when light is incident from the high-refractive-index sub-pixel corresponding film layer to the low-refractive-index air gap, thereby achieving optical angle modulation, reducing the light emission divergence angle, achieving light collimation, and thus improving the display brightness and light efficiency of the display device.

[0292] Example 4

[0293] like Figure 23 As shown, in this embodiment, the driving backplate 10 is divided into a display area 103, and all the mother pixels constitute a pixel array. The projection of the pixel array on the driving backplate 10 is located inside the display area 103, which means that the display area 103 is the area where the pixel array projection is located.

[0294] In some implementations, such as Figures 21-22 As shown, a second type of electrode contact 102 can also be provided on the drive backplate 10, and the polarities of the first type of electrode contact 101 and the second type of electrode contact 102 are opposite.

[0295] In the mother pixel: the bottom of each of the multiple sub-pixels 50 is electrically connected to the corresponding first type electrode contact 101 through the bottom conductive layer 70, and the top of the multiple sub-pixels 50 is electrically connected to the second type electrode contact 102 through the top conductive layer 60 to form a top common electrode structure.

[0296] The second type of electrode contact 102 can be configured in the following ways:

[0297] The first method is to set the second type of electrode contact 102 only inside the display area 103. For example, the second type of electrode contact 102 can be set in the local display area where each mother pixel is projected.

[0298] The second method involves providing second-type electrode contacts 102 only around the periphery of the display area 103. For example, such as... Figure 23 As shown, a peripheral electrode contact area 104 is provided around the display area 103, and the second type of electrode contact 102 can be disposed within the peripheral electrode contact area 104; for example Figure 24 As shown, an interface 105 is also provided around the display area 103, and the peripheral electrode contact area 104 can be electrically connected to the interface 105.

[0299] The third type: both the exterior and interior of the display area 103 are provided with second-type electrode contacts 102.

[0300] In some implementations, such as Figures 21-22 As shown, the microdisplay device also includes a common electrode 90, through which the second type of electrode contacts 102 are electrically connected to the top conductive layer 60 at the top of the plurality of sub-pixels 50 to achieve top common electrode.

[0301] The common electrode 90 is located approximately above the second type of electrode contact 102. The common electrode 90 and the second type of electrode contact 102 can be located together inside the display area 103 or together outside the display area 103.

[0302] In some solutions, the common conductive element 90 is in direct contact with the top conductive layer 60 at the top of the plurality of sub-pixels 50 to achieve electrical connection; for example, as Figure 22 As shown, the two sub-pixels 50 share a top conductive layer 60, which is in direct contact with the common conductive element 90 below.

[0303] In other options, such as Figure 21 As shown, the common electrode conductor 90 is electrically connected to the top conductive layer 60 at the top of the plurality of sub-pixels 50 through the transition conductive layer 200; for example, two sub-pixels 50 share a top conductive layer 60, and the top conductive layer 60 and the common electrode conductor 90 below are connected through the transition conductive layer 200.

[0304] In some implementations, see Figure 21 , Figure 22 and Figure 37 The bottom end of the common electrode 90 is in direct contact with the corresponding second type electrode contact 102.

[0305] In some implementations, such as Figure 22 As shown, to further enhance current conduction capability, a metal reinforcement 190 can also be connected to the top conductive layer 60.

[0306] In some implementations, multiple mother pixels can share a second type of electrode contact 102, or each mother pixel can independently use its own corresponding second type of electrode contact 102.

[0307] Example 5

[0308] In this embodiment, the microdisplay device also includes a metal reinforcement 190, and the top conductive layer 60 is electrically connected to the metal reinforcement 190 to increase the current spreading capability through the metal reinforcement 190.

[0309] In some implementations, the sub-pixels 50 located in the first pixel layer 20 and the second pixel layer 30 of the mother pixel share a top conductive layer 60;

[0310] Among them, such as Figures 25-27 As shown, the shared top conductive layer 60 is electrically connected to the metal reinforcement 190.

[0311] In some schemes, such as Figure 25 As shown, the metal reinforcement 190 is located above the common top conductive layer 60.

[0312] In other options, such as Figures 26-27 As shown, the metal reinforcement 190 is located below the common top conductive layer 60.

[0313] Furthermore, the metal reinforcement 190 surrounds the periphery of a sub-pixel 50 below the shared top conductive layer 60.

[0314] Furthermore, the bottom of the metal reinforcement 190 is not lower than the top of the surrounding sub-pixel 50.

[0315] In the specific fabrication process, when the metal reinforcement 190 is located below the common top conductive layer 60, the metal reinforcement can be inserted into the second insulating filling area 110 surrounding the lower sub-pixel 50.

[0316] In some implementations, the metal reinforcement 190 in different mother pixels can be shared or used independently by their respective mother pixels.

[0317] In other embodiments, see Figure 28 In the mother pixel, the top of each sub-pixel of the first pixel layer 20 and the second pixel layer 30 is provided with a separate top conductive layer 60, which is not shared. In this case, for the sub-pixel 50 with a separate top conductive layer, a metal reinforcement 190 can also be electrically connected to its top conductive layer 60. Similarly, as Figure 32 As shown, the metal reinforcement 190 can be located above the electrically connected top conductive layer 60, or, as... Figure 36 As shown, the metal reinforcement 190 can be located below the electrically connected top conductive layer 60. When the metal reinforcement 190 is located below the top conductive layer 60, it can also surround the periphery of a sub-pixel 50 below the electrically connected top conductive layer 60.

[0318] Example 6

[0319] In this embodiment, the top of the sub-pixel 50 is in contact with the top conductive layer 60 to achieve electrical connection, which can take the following forms:

[0320] The first type: such as Figure 1As shown, only the top of the sub-pixel 50 is in contact with the electrically connected top conductive layer 60; at this time, only a part or all of the top of the sub-pixel can be exposed, and the exposed area can be in contact with the corresponding top conductive layer 60 to achieve electrical connection.

[0321] The second type: See reference Figures 28-30 This arrangement ensures that the top edge and at least part of the sidewalls of the sub-pixel 50 are in contact with the electrically connected top conductive layer 60. In this case, in addition to exposing the top edge of the sub-pixel 50, at least part of its sidewalls are also exposed, thus forming an exposed area that contacts the corresponding top conductive layer 60 to achieve electrical connection. This method increases the electrical contact area, facilitates current spread, and enhances current conduction capability.

[0322] Understandably, in specific settings, one sub-pixel in the mother pixel can use the first electrical connection method, while other sub-pixels use the second electrical connection method, or all sub-pixels can use the same electrical connection method. The specific choice can be made according to actual needs.

[0323] For example, in a two-layer structure, such as Figure 28 As shown, the upper sub-pixel 50 adopts the second electrical connection method, with its top and at least part of its sidewalls exposed and in contact with the common top conductive layer 60, while the lower sub-pixel 50 adopts the first electrical connection method, exposing only a portion of its top area and making that exposed area in contact with the common top conductive layer 60; and in another way, such as Figures 29-30 As shown, the upper sub-pixel 50 adopts the second electrical connection form, with its top j1 and at least part of the sidewall j2 exposed and in contact with the common top conductive layer 60. The lower sub-pixel 50 also adopts the second electrical connection form, exposing a part of the top j1 and part of the sidewall j2, so that the exposed area is in contact with the common top conductive layer 60.

[0324] The microdisplay devices of the above embodiments simplify the electrical connection structure, are easier to fabricate, effectively increase the effective light-emitting area of ​​the lower sub-pixels, and are more conducive to the best light distribution effect, thereby effectively improving the light efficiency and reliability of the display device.

[0325] All the above-mentioned optional technical solutions can be combined in any way to form optional embodiments of the present invention. That is, any number of embodiments can be combined to meet the needs of different application scenarios. All of these are within the protection scope of this application and will not be described in detail here.

[0326] It should be noted that the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A microdisplay device, characterized in that: include, A drive backplate, wherein a first type of electrode contact is provided on the drive backplate; The first pixel layer is stacked on top of the driving backplane; The second pixel layer is stacked on top of the first pixel layer; A mother pixel, which includes multiple sub-pixels, wherein some of the sub-pixels are located in the first pixel layer and the remaining sub-pixels are located in the second pixel layer; The bottom of each of the plurality of sub-pixels is electrically connected to the corresponding first type of electrode contact through a bottom conductive layer, and the tops of the plurality of sub-pixels are interconnected through a top conductive layer to form a top common electrode structure. In this design, a channel is formed inside one of the sub-pixels in the first pixel layer, and a peripheral light-emitting area is formed around the channel. A non-common conductive element passes through the channel, and the top end of the non-common conductive element inside the channel is electrically connected to the bottom conductive layer of another sub-pixel in the second pixel layer, while the bottom end is electrically connected to the corresponding first type of electrode contact. At least part of the light emitted from the peripheral light-emitting area is emitted through the periphery of the upper sub-pixel electrically connected to the non-common conductive element inside the channel. A color conversion layer is also provided above the first pixel layer, and the color conversion layer is located on the light emission path of the corresponding sub-pixel in the first pixel layer.

2. The microdisplay device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sub-pixel with the channel is coaxially arranged with the upper sub-pixel connected to the non-common conductive element passing through the channel.

3. The microdisplay device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sub-pixel with the channel is arranged off-axis with the upper sub-pixel connected to the non-common conductive element passing through the channel.

4. The microdisplay device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The projection area of ​​the upper sub-pixel connected to the non-common conductive component inside the channel on the driving back plate is the first projection area, and the projection area of ​​the peripheral light-emitting area outside the channel on the driving back plate is the second projection area. The first projection area and the second projection area do not overlap at least partially.

5. The microdisplay device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the sub-pixels in the first and second pixel layers of the mother pixel has a separate top conductive layer at its top, and they do not share a common top conductive layer. The top conductive layer in the first pixel layer is located above the electrically connected sub-pixels, and the top conductive layer in the second pixel layer is located above the electrically connected sub-pixels.

6. The microdisplay device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sub-pixels located in the first pixel layer and the second pixel layer of the mother pixel share a top conductive layer.

7. The microdisplay device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The color transfer layer is disposed on the upper surface of the shared top conductive layer.

8. The microdisplay device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The color conversion layer is disposed on the light-emitting path of the sub-pixel with a channel in the first pixel layer.

9. The microdisplay device according to claim 8, characterized in that: In the sub-pixel with the aperture, the region located around the aperture forms a peripheral light-emitting area, and the color transfer layer at least covers a portion of the top of the peripheral light-emitting area.

10. The microdisplay device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The color conversion layer is disposed on the light-emitting path of the sub-pixels in the first pixel layer where no aperture is formed.

11. The microdisplay device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The channel has a first insulating filling area inside, and the non-common conductive element passes directly through the first insulating filling area.

12. The microdisplay device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A compound semiconductor region is disposed inside the channel, and the non-common conductive element passes through the compound semiconductor region.

13. The microdisplay device according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the sub-pixel with a channel, a first inner metal fence is formed inside the channel. The first inner metal fence surrounds the periphery of the non-common conductive element inside the channel. The inner wall of the peripheral light-emitting area is covered with a first insulating layer. The first inner metal fence and the inner wall of the peripheral light-emitting area are insulated and isolated from each other by the first insulating layer.

14. The microdisplay device according to claim 13, characterized in that: The bottom conductive layer is a metal bonding layer.

15. The microdisplay device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The metal bonding layer at the bottom of the sub-pixel with the channel and the first inner metal fence are integrally formed, or the metal bonding layer at the bottom of the sub-pixel with the channel and the first inner metal fence are separately provided and mutually insulated.

16. The microdisplay device according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one of the sub-pixels is surrounded by a first peripheral metal fence, and the first peripheral metal fence and the outer wall of the surrounded sub-pixel are insulated from each other.

17. The microdisplay device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the sub-pixel is in contact with the electrically connected top conductive layer, or the top of the sub-pixel and at least part of its sidewalls are in contact with the electrically connected top conductive layer.

18. The microdisplay device according to any one of claims 5 or 6, characterized in that: It also includes a metal reinforcement, at least one of the top conductive layers being electrically connected to the metal reinforcement.

19. The microdisplay device according to claim 18, characterized in that: The metal reinforcement is located above the electrically connected top conductive layer.

20. The microdisplay device according to claim 18, characterized in that: The metal reinforcement is located below the electrically connected top conductive layer.

21. The microdisplay device according to claim 20, characterized in that: The metal reinforcement surrounds the periphery of one of the sub-pixels, which is electrically connected to the top conductive layer.

22. The microdisplay device according to any one of claims 5 or 6, characterized in that: The driving backplate is divided into display areas, and all the mother pixels constitute a pixel array. The projection of the pixel array onto the driving backplate is located inside the display area. The display area is provided with second-type electrode contacts inside and / or the display area is provided with second-type electrode contacts outside. In this configuration, the polarity of the second type of electrode contact is opposite to that of the first type of electrode contact, and the tops of multiple sub-pixels in the mother pixel are all connected to the second type of electrode contact through a top conductive layer to form a top common electrode structure.

23. The microdisplay device according to claim 22, characterized in that: It also includes a common electrode conductor, through which the second type of electrode contacts are electrically connected to the top conductive layer at the top of the plurality of sub-pixels.

24. The microdisplay device according to claim 23, characterized in that: The sub-pixels located in the first pixel layer and the second pixel layer of the mother pixel share a top conductive layer, and the common electrode conductive element is in direct contact with the shared top conductive layer to achieve electrical connection; or, the common electrode conductive element is electrically connected to the shared top conductive layer through a transition conductive element.

25. The microdisplay device according to claim 22, characterized in that: Each of the sub-pixels located in the first and second pixel layers of the mother pixel has a separate top conductive layer at its top and they do not share a common conductive layer. The common conductive element includes interconnecting conductive parts. Adjacent top conductive layers are interconnected through the interconnecting conductive parts to achieve electrical connection. At least one top conductive layer is in direct contact with the electrically connected interconnecting conductive part to achieve electrical connection; or, at least one top conductive layer is electrically connected to the electrically connected interconnecting conductive part through a metal reinforcement.

26. The microdisplay device according to claim 23, characterized in that: The bottom end of the common electrode is in direct contact with the corresponding second type of electrode contact.

27. The microdisplay device according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one of the sub-pixels is surrounded by a peripheral air gap, which is annular.

28. The microdisplay device according to claim 27, characterized in that: At least one of the sub-pixels is surrounded by a partition wall, the partition wall being a compound semiconductor, and a peripheral air gap is formed between the partition wall and the surrounding sub-pixel.

29. The microdisplay device according to claim 27, characterized in that: A second insulating filling area is also provided around the sub-pixel that is surrounded by the peripheral air gap, and the peripheral air gap is formed inside the second insulating filling area.

30. The microdisplay device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An inner air gap is provided inside the channel, which surrounds the non-common conductive component inside the channel and is annular in shape.

31. The microdisplay device according to claim 30, characterized in that: The channel is provided with a first insulating filling area, and the inner air gap is formed inside the first insulating filling area.

32. The microdisplay device according to claim 1, characterized in that... At least two of the sub-pixels emit different colors, one of the sub-pixels is located in the first pixel layer, and the other sub-pixel is located in the second pixel layer.

33. A method for fabricating a microdisplay device, characterized in that: include, A drive backplane is provided, wherein a first type of electrode contact is provided on the drive backplane; Two pixel layers are stacked sequentially from bottom to top above the driving backplane. When stacking each pixel layer, the pixel layer is etched to obtain sub-pixels. The two pixel layers are the first pixel layer and the second pixel layer, respectively. Both the first pixel layer and the second pixel layer are compound semiconductor layers, so that each parent pixel includes multiple sub-pixels. Some of the sub-pixels are located in the first pixel layer, and the remaining sub-pixels are located in the second pixel layer. This ensures that the bottom of each sub-pixel in the mother pixel is electrically connected to the corresponding first type of electrode contact through the bottom conductive layer, and the tops of multiple sub-pixels are interconnected through the top conductive layer to form a top common electrode structure. In this design, a channel is formed inside one of the sub-pixels in the first pixel layer, and a peripheral light-emitting area is formed around the channel. A non-common conductive element passes through the channel, and the top end of the non-common conductive element inside the channel is electrically connected to the bottom conductive layer of another sub-pixel in the second pixel layer, while the bottom end is electrically connected to the corresponding first type of electrode contact. At least part of the light emitted from the peripheral light-emitting area is emitted through the periphery of the upper sub-pixel electrically connected to the non-common conductive element inside the channel. A color transfer layer is prepared above the first pixel layer, such that the color transfer layer is located on the light emission path of the corresponding sub-pixel in the first pixel layer.

34. The method for fabricating a microdisplay device according to claim 33, characterized in that: When preparing a color transfer layer above the first pixel layer, the preparation method further includes making the sub-pixels in the mother pixel located in the first pixel layer and the second pixel layer share a top conductive layer, coating the upper surface of the shared top conductive layer with a color transfer material, and etching the color transfer material to obtain a color transfer layer. The prepared color transfer layer is located on the light emission path of the corresponding sub-pixel in the first pixel layer.

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