Multi-Point Conductive Portions for Display Panel Metal Layer Reliability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Connections between different metal layers in traditional display panels are prone to burning, leading to panel failure during electrical testing.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating multiple conductive portions between metal layers to ensure reliable electrical connections, with at least two conductive portions spaced apart to maintain connectivity even if one is damaged.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional single conductive portion connections are used between metal layers, then the device complexity is low, but the reliability of electrical connections deteriorates due to easy burning

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereliability of electrical connectionsVSAvoidcomplexity of conductive structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The conductive connection between metal layers is divided into multiple separate conductive portions instead of using a single continuous conductor. Each conductive portion is spaced apart from the others, creating segmented connection points that reduce current density at any single location and prevent burning while maintaining electrical connectivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If conductive portions are placed close together to ensure connection, then the electrical connectivity is maintained, but the risk of burning increases due to higher current density

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical connectivityVSAvoidcurrent-induced burning
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The connection is segmented into multiple spaced-apart conductive portions, distributing the current across multiple discrete locations rather than concentrating it in a single path, thereby reducing current density and burning risk at each individual portion.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The conductive portions are arranged in a spaced-apart configuration that utilizes spatial distribution to reduce current density. By separating the conductive portions in space rather than concentrating them, the design reduces thermal and electrical stress at any single point.

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

Data Source

PatentUS11532646B2Display panel, display device, and display system
Publication Date: 2022.12.20 SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS SEMICON DISPLAY TECH CO LTD
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  • US11532646B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A display panel, a display device, and a display system are provided. The display panel includes a plurality of conductive portions. Each of the conductive portions is respectively disposed between corresponding metal layers to be electrically connected in the display panel, and is used to electrically connect with the metal layers to be electrically connected. At least two conductive portions are provided between any two of the metal layers to be electrically connected. The at least two conductive portions are used for an electrical connection to realize multi-point connection of different metal layers, which improves a reliability in a conversion of different metal layers.