Pixel driving circuit, display apparatus, and method of operating pixel driving circuit

The pixel driving circuit with a bypass current shunting mechanism and capacitor design addresses the challenges of controlling small currents in OLED displays, enabling precise brightness control and faster activation at low brightness levels.

WO2026152257A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-07-23BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD +2
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Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-01-14
Publication Date
2026-07-23

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Technical Problem

Existing OLED display panels face challenges in precisely controlling small currents for low brightness and low gray levels due to the limitations of low-temperature polycrystalline silicon (LTPS) and indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) transistors, leading to poor voltage-to-current conversion and sensitivity issues, which hinder direct current (DC) dimming capabilities.

Method used

A pixel driving circuit incorporating a driving transistor, a light emitting element, a node, a fifth transistor, and a second capacitor, with a bypass current shunting mechanism and capacitor design to split the current into two paths, allowing the driving transistor to operate in a higher-current region and improve precision in current control.

Benefits of technology

The solution enables precise control of OLED currents at low brightness and gray levels, enhancing display performance by reducing sensitivity to voltage changes and accelerating activation speed, thereby achieving accurate brightness regulation.

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Abstract

A pixel driving circuit(PDC) is provided. The pixel driving circuit(PDC) includes a driving transistor(Td); a light emitting element(LE); a node(N3, N4) between the driving transistor(Td) and the light emitting element(LE); a fifth transistor(T5); and a second capacitor(C2). The second capacitor(C2) is connected to the fifth transistor(T5). The fifth transistor(T5) is connected to the node(N3, N4) between the driving transistor(Td) and the light emitting element(LE).
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