LED Display Ion Implantation Layout for High-Resolution Emission

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display devices struggle to achieve high resolution and refresh rates necessary for virtual reality and augmented reality applications.

Innovation Solution

A display device structure incorporating a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, and an ion implantation region that partitions the active layer into multiple light-emitting regions, with an average ion concentration ratio of 2 to 15, enhancing light-emitting efficiency and resolution.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If ion implantation is used to partition the active layer into light-emitting regions, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepartitioning precisionVSAvoidion implantation process
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by precisely controlling ion implantation parameters including ion concentration ratio (2 to 15), implantation energy (less than 8 keV), and process temperature (75°C to 130°C). These parameter optimizations enable high-precision partitioning of the active layer into light-emitting regions while managing the complexity of the ion implantation process through systematic parameter control

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Use of energy by moving object

If the ion concentration ratio is optimized to 2 to 15, then light-emitting efficiency is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight-emitting efficiencyVSAvoidion concentration control
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes light-emitting efficiency by controlling the ion concentration ratio within the specific range of 2 to 15. This parameter optimization is achieved through precise control of ion implantation conditions including ion type (Ar ions or ions with mass greater than nitrogen ion), implantation energy (less than 8 keV), and process temperature (75°C to 130°C), thereby managing manufacturing complexity through systematic parameter management

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Manufacturing precision

If low implantation energy is used (less than 8 keV), then manufacturing precision is improved, but productivity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveion implantation precisionVSAvoidmanufacturing speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent achieves high manufacturing precision by using low ion implantation energy (less than 8 keV). This low energy parameter enables precise control over ion penetration depth and distribution, ensuring accurate partitioning of the active layer. The precision is further enhanced by controlling the process temperature (75°C to 130°C) to optimize ion implantation characteristics while managing the extended processing time associated with low energy implantation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

4Manufacturing precision

If process temperature is controlled at 75°C to 130°C, then manufacturing precision is improved, but manufacturing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocess control precisionVSAvoidmanufacturing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes manufacturing precision by controlling the process temperature within the range of 75°C to 130°C during ion implantation. This temperature control ensures optimal ion implantation characteristics and precise partitioning of the active layer. The extended manufacturing time is managed by maintaining this controlled temperature range throughout the ion implantation process, ensuring consistent high-precision results

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 proposed solution significantly improves the display device's resolution and refresh rate, enabling better performance in virtual and augmented reality applications while minimizing the need for etching processes, thus reducing defects and improving light emission efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

an ion implantation region including a plurality of ions, the ion implantation region partitioning the active layer into a plurality of light-emitting regions

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectIon implantation: Ion Implantation

Data Source

PatentUS12315865B2Light-emitting diode display device and manufacturing method thereof
Publication Date: 2025.05.27 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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  • US12315865B2 patent drawing
  • US12315865B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A display device includes an ion implantation region, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer under the first semiconductor layer, and a second semiconductor layer under the active layer. The ion implantation region includes a plurality of ions and partitions the active layer into a plurality of light-emitting regions, and an average ion concentration ratio of each of the light-emitting regions is 2 to 15.