Semiconductor Device Wavelength Conversion Partitions

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Solution Overview

Problem

Liquid crystal display devices and organic light-emitting display devices face challenges in achieving high-definition, large-screen displays due to complex configurations and high costs, limiting their ability to realize high-resolution, large-sized displays effectively.

Innovation Solution

A semiconductor device with individually driven light-emitting parts, including wavelength conversion layers, partitions, and color filters, where the width between wavelength conversion layers is greater than the light-emitting parts, enhancing color purity and luminous intensity by optimizing the structure and materials used in the light-emitting parts and their connections.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If liquid crystal display devices or organic light-emitting display devices are used to achieve high-definition large-screen displays, then display resolution and size can be improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay resolutionVSAvoidconfiguration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple light-emitting parts (first, second, and third light-emitting parts) into a single integrated semiconductor device structure. The wavelength conversion layers, partitions, and color filters are merged into one cohesive unit, eliminating the need for separate liquid crystal or organic light-emitting modules. This integration maintains high display resolution while significantly reducing overall device complexity and manufacturing cost.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Manufacturing precision

If liquid crystal display devices or organic light-emitting display devices are used to achieve high-definition large-screen displays, then display resolution and size can be improved, but manufacturing cost increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay resolutionVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The semiconductor device is segmented into distinct functional layers: light-emitting parts, wavelength conversion layers, partitions, and color filters. Each segment performs a specific function and can be manufactured independently using standardized semiconductor fabrication processes. This segmentation enables mass production through established techniques, significantly reducing manufacturing cost while maintaining high display resolution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Manufacturing precision

If partitions are placed between light-emitting parts to improve color purity, then color purity is improved, but light transmission efficiency may decrease

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecolor purityVSAvoidlight transmission efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The partitions are designed with specific local properties: they are positioned only where needed between different color light-emitting parts, and their width is optimized to block stray light while minimizing impact on primary light transmission. The wavelength conversion layers are selectively applied to convert light wavelengths in specific regions, achieving high color purity without excessive light loss.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

4Manufacturing precision

If the width between wavelength conversion layers is increased to improve color purity, then color purity is improved, but device area increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecolor purityVSAvoiddevice area
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The device structure employs asymmetric width design where the spacing between wavelength conversion layers is greater than the width of the light-emitting parts themselves. This asymmetric configuration allows sufficient separation for color purity while optimizing the overall footprint. The partitions provide additional asymmetric light blocking in critical areas, enabling compact device area without compromising color purity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #4Asymmetry

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 semiconductor device improves color purity and luminous intensity, enabling the creation of high-resolution, large-sized display devices with reduced costs and complexity, suitable for various applications including electric signboards and large TVs.

Implementation Method 1

a plurality of wavelength conversion layers disposed on the plurality of light-emitting parts, respectively

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectWavelength conversion: Fluorescence

Implementation Method 2

A light-emitting diode (LED) is one of light-emitting devices that emit light when current is applied

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emission from LED: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 3

The LED may emit high-efficiency light at a low voltage

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Implementation Method 4

a plurality of color filters disposed on the plurality of wavelength conversion layers, respectively

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOptical filtering: Filter (optical)

Data Source

PatentEP4224526A1Semiconductor device and display device comprising same
Publication Date: 2023.08.09 LG INNOTEK CO LTD
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AI summary

One embodiment discloses a semiconductor device comprising: a plurality of light-emitting units; a plurality of wavelength conversion layers each disposed on the plurality of light-emitting units; partitions disposed between the plurality of light-emitting units and between the plurality of wavelength conversion layers; a plurality of color filters each disposed on the plurality of wavelength conversion layers; and black matrix disposed between the plurality of color filters.