Display Substrate Capacitor Segmentation for Laser Repair
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for repairing defective capacitor structures in display panels, such as laser cutting, often result in repair failures due to the risk of short-circuiting the entire capacitor structure when cutting through the overlapping regions of the electrodes.
Innovation Solution
The design of a display substrate with a capacitor structure divided into sub-capacitors connected in parallel, where the connection portions are not located in the overlapping regions of the electrodes, allowing for selective isolation of defective sub-capacitors by cutting off specific connection portions using laser cutting, thereby avoiding short-circuiting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of repair
If laser cutting is used to repair defective capacitor structures, then repair capability is provided, but short-circuiting of the entire capacitor structure may occur due to cutting through overlapping electrode regions
Solution Approach 1:
The capacitor structure is segmented into multiple independent sub-capacitors (first sub-capacitor, second sub-capacitor, etc.), where each sub-capacitor consists of its own first electrode, second electrode, and dielectric layer. This segmentation allows defective sub-capacitors to be isolated and repaired independently without affecting other sub-capacitors, thus enabling repair capability while preventing short-circuiting of the entire capacitor structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The first electrode and second electrode are designed with different geometric configurations (e.g., first electrode extends in first direction, second electrode extends in second direction perpendicular to the first direction). This local differentiation in electrode geometry creates distinct overlapping regions for each sub-capacitor, allowing laser cutting to target specific defective areas without cutting through overlapping regions of other sub-capacitors, thereby preventing short-circuits while maintaining repairability.
2Area of stationary object
If capacitor structure is designed with overlapping electrode regions for compact layout, then area efficiency is improved, but repair difficulty increases due to inability to isolate defective portions
Solution Approach 1:
The capacitor structure is divided into multiple independent sub-capacitors with distinct first electrodes, second electrodes, and dielectric layers. Each sub-capacitor occupies a specific overlapping region, allowing defective portions to be identified and repaired independently. This segmentation maintains compact layout through controlled overlapping while enabling easy isolation and repair of defective sub-capacitors without affecting other regions.
Solution Approach 2:
Different sub-capacitors are designed with locally differentiated electrode geometries and orientations (first direction vs. second direction), creating unique overlapping patterns for each sub-capacitor. This local quality differentiation allows repair personnel to target specific defective sub-capacitors using laser cutting without accidentally cutting through overlapping regions of adjacent sub-capacitors, thus maintaining both compact layout and ease of repair.
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional capacitor structure with uniform electrode design is used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but repair flexibility is reduced when defects occur
Solution Approach 1:
The capacitor structure is segmented into multiple independent sub-capacitors, each with its own first electrode, second electrode, and dielectric layer. This segmentation can be achieved through standard manufacturing processes by adjusting patterning steps, thus maintaining manufacturing simplicity. At the same time, the segmented structure provides repair flexibility by allowing individual sub-capacitors to be isolated and repaired independently when defects occur, without requiring redesign of the entire capacitor structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The first electrode and second electrode are designed with locally differentiated geometries (different extension directions, different shapes) that can be implemented through conventional photolithography and etching processes. This local quality differentiation provides repair flexibility by creating distinct overlapping regions for each sub-capacitor, enabling targeted laser cutting repairs while maintaining compatibility with existing manufacturing processes and simplicity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This approach improves the success rate of repairs and enhances product yield and quality by allowing the remaining sub-capacitors to function normally while isolating defective ones without causing short-circuits during the repair process.
Implementation Method 1
allowing for selective isolation of defective sub-capacitors by cutting off specific connection portions using laser cutting
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are a display substrate, a display device, a manufacturing method and a repairing method. A capacitor structure in the display substrate includes a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode includes a first main body portion extending in a first direction, first branch portions extending in a second direction, and a first connection portion connecting the first branch portions to the first main body portion. The second electrode includes a second main body portion extending in the first direction, second branch portions extending in the second direction, and a second connection portion connecting the second branch portions to the second main body portion. One side of the first electrode having the first branch portions faces one side of the second electrode having the second branch portions, and each first branch portion and a corresponding second branch portion form a capacitor.


