Shift Register Voltage Superimposition for Low-Temperature Stability

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Problem

Existing gate drive circuits in display devices face instability and signal distortion due to temperature fluctuations, leading to weakened transistor output capability and reduced stability, especially at low temperatures, causing abnormal signal transmission and display issues.

Innovation Solution

A shift register design that includes an input circuit, output circuits, control circuits, and an output drive circuit with transistors and capacitors, which uses double superimposition of voltages to enhance signal transmission capability and maintain stable output even at low temperatures by charging capacitors and controlling transistor states effectively.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the gate drive circuit uses conventional transistor switching to control signal output, then the circuit structure remains simple, but the output capability weakens at low temperatures causing signal transmission instability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal transmission stabilityVSAvoidtemperature adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-charging capacitors (first capacitor and second capacitor) to specific voltages before the transistor switching operation. This pre-preparation ensures that when the transistor switches at low temperatures, the capacitors can maintain adequate voltage levels for reliable signal transmission, compensating for the weakened transistor output capability in cold environments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the voltage parameters dynamically based on temperature conditions. By controlling the charging voltages of the capacitors and the gate voltages of transistors differently for first and second clock signals, the circuit adapts its electrical parameters to compensate for temperature-induced performance degradation, particularly at low temperatures where transistor output capability weakens.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If the transistor output capability is increased to maintain signal transmission at low temperatures, then the signal stability improves, but the circuit complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoutput stabilityVSAvoidcircuit structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the signal transmission path into multiple independent stages, each with its own capacitor (first capacitor for first clock signal path, second capacitor for second clock signal path) and transistor. This segmentation allows each stage to be independently optimized and controlled, maintaining output stability without requiring a single complex high-power transistor, thus avoiding excessive circuit complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces capacitors as intermediary energy storage elements between the signal source and the transistor output. These capacitors mediate the voltage transmission, ensuring stable signal levels even when transistor output capability varies with temperature, thereby maintaining reliability without directly increasing transistor complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If conventional single-clock signal transmission is used, then the circuit operation is simple, but signal distortion occurs and abnormal display results

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal integrityVSAvoidcircuit configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the single clock signal transmission into two separate clock signal paths (first clock signal and second clock signal), each with its own transistor and capacitor. This segmentation prevents signal distortion by providing independent transmission channels, and the dual-path configuration avoids the need for more complex error correction mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of using a single clock signal that is susceptible to distortion, the patent inverts the approach by using two complementary clock signals that can compensate for each other's deficiencies. This inversion of the conventional single-signal approach ensures signal integrity without requiring complex filtering or correction circuits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

Data Source

PatentUS10657866B2Display device, gate drive circuit, shift register and control method for the same
Publication Date: 2020.05.19 HEFEI XINSHENG OPTOELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A display device, a gate drive circuit, a shift register and its control method are described. The shift register includes: an input circuit, a first output circuit, a second output circuit, a control circuit and an output drive circuit, wherein the output drive circuit is connected to a second signal input terminal, a pull-up node, a control terminal of the second output circuit and a low voltage signal terminal, and is configured to write a voltage of the second signal input terminal into the control terminal of the second output circuit and superimpose a voltage of the pull-up node onto the control terminal of the second output circuit under the control of a second input signal provided at the second signal input terminal, such that the second output circuit is fully turned on to ensure that it has good output capability when working at a low temperature.