Display Panel Fanout Layout for Multiplexer EMI Shielding

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Solution Overview

Problem

The proximity of a multiplexer to an antenna in AMOLED display apparatuses causes electromagnetic interference, leading to poor communication performance due to electromagnetic radiation signals emitted by the multiplexer interfering with the antenna.

Innovation Solution

A display panel design that includes a direct current supply line positioned between a multiplexer and a bendable portion, crossing over signal lines to absorb electromagnetic radiation signals and prevent them from reaching the antenna, thereby reducing interference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If the multiplexer is placed close to the antenna in the display panel, then the device complexity is reduced and ease of manufacture is improved, but electromagnetic interference occurs causing poor communication performance

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of manufactureVSAvoidelectromagnetic interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

A ground line is introduced as an intermediary element between the multiplexer and the antenna. The ground line acts as a shield that blocks electromagnetic radiation signals from the multiplexer from reaching the antenna, thereby reducing electromagnetic interference while allowing the multiplexer to remain in its convenient location for manufacturing

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The ground line, which is already present in the display panel structure, is utilized to convert the harmful electromagnetic radiation from the multiplexer into a beneficial shielding effect. By positioning the ground line strategically, it absorbs and redirects electromagnetic signals away from the antenna, transforming a potential harm into a protective mechanism

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

2Object-affected harmful factors

If the multiplexer is positioned away from the antenna to reduce electromagnetic interference, then communication performance is improved, but the device complexity increases and manufacturing becomes more difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectromagnetic interferenceVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The ground line serves as a mediator that allows the multiplexer to be positioned away from the antenna without increasing overall device complexity. Instead of redesigning the entire layout, the ground line provides a simple shielding mechanism that resolves the interference issue with minimal additional complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Object-affected harmful factors

If signal lines are routed directly without crossing, then manufacturing precision is improved, but electromagnetic radiation signals can reach the antenna causing interference

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectromagnetic interferenceVSAvoidmanufacturing precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The solution moves from a two-dimensional routing problem to a three-dimensional solution by utilizing the ground line as a vertical shielding element. The ground line extends in the vertical dimension (thickness direction of the panel) to block electromagnetic signals, allowing signal lines to cross without compromising manufacturing precision or increasing interference

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The design effectively prevents electromagnetic interference by absorbing radiation signals, maintaining the communication ability of the antenna by spacing the multiplexer and antenna apart, thus enhancing communication performance.

Implementation Method 1

A display panel design that includes a direct current supply line positioned between a multiplexer and a bendable portion, crossing over signal lines to absorb electromagnetic radiation signals and prevent them from reaching the antenna

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP4078566B1Display panel, display apparatus, method of preventing electro-magnetic interference in display panel, and method of fabricating display panel
Publication Date: 2025.12.03 BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD
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AI summary

A display panel is provided. The display panel includes a display part; and a fanout part. The display part includes a plurality of pixel driving circuits. The fanout part includes a bendable portion and a multiplexer. The display panel includes a plurality of first signal lines extending through the bendable portion, and connecting the plurality of pixel driving circuits to the multiplexer. A direct current supply line extending through the bendable portion and electrically connected to the plurality of pixel driving circuits. A portion of the direct current supply line is between the multiplexer and the bendable portion and crosses over the plurality of first signal lines.