Array Substrate Capacitor Geometry for Higher-PPI Pixel Circuits

The patent applies asymmetry by configuring the first and second sides of adjacent capacitor electrode plates to form acute angles rather than using symmetric parallel arrangements. Specifically, the first side of a first capacitor electrode plate and the second side of an adjacent capacitor electrode plate are positioned to form acute angles, allowing the capacitors to be arranged closer together while maintaining safe distances. This asymmetric angular configuration enables higher arrangement density (improving PPI) while preserving the safety gap requirement for reliable operation.

The patent merges the optimization of capacitor arrangement with the overall pixel circuit layout by integrating the acute angle configuration into the standard pixel circuit design. The capacitor electrode plates are configured with acute angles relative to each other in the same plane as the pixel circuits, allowing simultaneous optimization of both capacitor density and pixel circuit arrangement. This merging approach enables higher PPI without proportionally increasing manufacturing complexity, as the same fabrication process accommodates both the pixel circuits and the angular capacitor configurations.