7T-1C Pixel Driving Circuit for High-Resolution OLED Displays

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current OLED driving circuits face challenges in high-resolution designs due to the need for compressed pixel layout, requiring efficient use of space for thin film transistors and capacitors.

Innovation Solution

A 7T-1C pixel driving circuit is introduced, which uses seven thin film transistors and three capacitors to drive three sub-pixels, reducing the number of transistors and capacitors needed compared to traditional 3T1C circuits, thereby saving space.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If traditional 3T1C driving circuit is used, then device complexity is reduced, but area of pixel circuit increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepixel circuit areaVSAvoidcircuit structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the driving circuits of three sub-pixels into a single integrated structure. By sharing common components (data line, scan line, storage capacitor, and control transistors) among three sub-pixels, the total area is reduced from what would be required for three separate 3T1C circuits to a compact 7T1C design that serves all three sub-pixels simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements multi-functionality by designing transistors and capacitors that serve multiple purposes. For example, the storage capacitor serves all three sub-pixels, the data line controls multiple sub-pixels, and certain transistors perform both switching and storage functions across different sub-pixels, thereby reducing the total component count and area.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Manufacturing precision

If resolution is increased, then display quality is improved, but area of pixel circuit is compressed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay resolutionVSAvoidpixel layout space
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

To achieve high resolution with limited pixel area, the patent combines multiple sub-pixel driving functions into a single compact circuit block. The 7T1C design integrates three sub-pixel drivers in one unit, allowing tighter pixel packing and higher display resolution without requiring proportionally more area per pixel.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs a nested structure where multiple functional elements are arranged in hierarchical layers. The seven transistors and three capacitors are configured in nested arrangements, with smaller components positioned within or adjacent to larger ones, maximizing space utilization and enabling high-resolution displays with reduced pixel area.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS11217155B1Pixel driving circuit, driving method thereof, and display panel applied thereof
Publication Date: 2022.01.04 SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS SEMICON DISPLAY TECH CO LTD
  • US11217155B1 patent drawing

AI summary

A pixel driving circuit, a driving method thereof, and a display panel applied thereof, which comprise three thin film transistors are provided. A control terminal, a first terminal, and a second terminal of a first thin film transistor are respectively electrically coupled to a first node, a high preset potential, and a second node. A control terminal, a first terminal, and a second terminal of a second thin film transistor are respectively electrically connected to a scan line, the first node, and a data line. A control terminal, a first terminal, and a second terminal of a third thin film transistor are respectively electrically connected to a scan line, a third node, and the second node.