Stacked Organic Electronic Components with Shared Electrodes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing optical and electronic component arrangements face limitations in density and functionality utilization due to spacing requirements and challenges with stacked components having different functionalities, leading to inefficient use and operation.
Innovation Solution
An arrangement where organic and inorganic electronic components are stacked layer-wise on a substrate with planar electrically conductive electrodes, allowing for individual control and operation of each component in series, using a common electrode and varying polarities to distinguish which component is operated, enabling independent operation of components with different functionalities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If components are arranged side by side to achieve high functionality, then the area requirement increases, but the space utilization efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from planar side-by-side component arrangement to a three-dimensional stacked configuration. Multiple optically transparent components (OLED, OPS, OPV) are arranged vertically along the z-axis, enabling high functionality within a compact footprint. This vertical stacking allows independent electrical control of each component while minimizing the occupied area on the substrate.
2Area of stationary object
If components are stacked vertically to reduce area, then the manufacturing complexity increases, but the space requirement decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a universal electrode structure where a single common electrode serves multiple stacked components simultaneously. The bottom electrode acts as the bottom electrode for the OLED and the top electrode for the OPS/OPV, eliminating the need for separate electrodes at each interface. This reduces the total electrode count and simplifies the manufacturing process while maintaining vertical stacking benefits.
3Quantity of substance
If different functional components are stacked, then the independence of operation decreases, but the density increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the stacked component system into independently controllable segments through separate electrical contacts. Each component (OLED, OPS, OPV) has its own pair of electrodes that can be independently biased, allowing selective operation of individual components or combinations thereof. This segmentation enables high component density while preserving full operational independence and flexibility.
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
This solution allows for reduced manufacturing effort, efficient use of space, and independent operation of components with different functionalities, enabling flexible control of light emission and energy harvesting, and adaptive illumination based on environmental conditions.
Implementation Method 1
Planar electrically conductive electrodes of the components are formed at the surfaces of the components so that the components arranged vertically above one another on the substrate (z axis) are connected electrically in series and the electrodes can each be individually electrically controlled
Implementation Method 2
supply a component with an electrical current via two electrodes connected to the component with a suitable electric voltage so that, for example, a light-emitting diode emits light
Implementation Method 3
a light-emitting diode emits light
Implementation Method 4
using an organic light-emitting diode or an inorganic light-emitting diode having an organic or inorganic photovoltaic element or such a photosensor
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to an arrangement including optically transparent and/or functional components. It is desirable for many applications to achieve a high functionality and variability in the utilization of electronic components over a very small area or with a small space requirement for such a design. In an arrangement in accordance with the invention, an organic electronic component and at least one further organic or inorganic electronic component are arranged layer-wise, stacked over one another, on a substrate. In this respect, planar electrically conductive electrodes at the surfaces of the components are formed such that the components are electrically connected in series and the components are each individually electrically controllable via the electrodes in accordance with their polarities.