Abstract:
Approaches for formation of a circuit via which electrically connects a first thin film metallization layer a second thin film metallization layer are described. Via formation involves the use of an anodization barrier and/or supplemental pad disposed in a via connection region prior to anodization of the first metallization layer. The material used to form the barrier is substantially impermeable to the anodization solution during anodization, and disrupts the formation of oxide between the electrically conducting layer and the barrier. The supplemental pad is non-anodizable, and is covered by the barrier to substantially prevent current flow through the pad during anodization. Following anodization, the barrier is removed. If the supplemental pad is sufficiently conductive, it can be left on the first metallization layer after removal of the barrier. The second metallization layer is disposed over the anodized layer, making electrical contact with the first electrically conductive layer in the via connection region.
Abstract:
A light emitting diode (LED) has various LED layers provided on a substrate. A multilayer semiconductor wavelength converter, capable of converting the wavelength of light generated in the LED to light at a longer wavelength, is attached to the upper surface of the LED by a bonding layer. One or more textured surfaces within the LED are used to enhance the efficiency at which light is transported from the LED to the wavelength converter. In some embodiments, one or more surfaces of the wavelength converter is provided with a textured surface to enhance the extraction efficiency of the long wavelength light generated within the converter.
Abstract:
A light source includes an LED component having an emitting surface, and an optical element having an input surface in optical contact with the emitting surface. The LED component may be or include an LED such as an LED die capable of emitting light at a first wavelength, in combination with a re-emitting semiconductor construction which includes a second potential well not located within a pn junction. The optical element can be an extractor whose shape is converging, diverging, or a combination thereof.
Abstract:
Methods of forming displays are described. The displays have zinc oxide row and column drivers integrated onto the same display substrate as zinc oxide pixel transistors and organic light emitting diodes. The organic light emitting diodes are prepared, at least in part, using a thermal transfer process from a donor sheet.
Abstract:
Lightguides are disclosed. In particular, lightguides including extractors with directionally dependent extraction efficiency are disclosed. The lightguide may include a series or array of directionally dependent light extractors. Certain configurations enabling the display of indicia and exemplary light extractor shapes are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A projection system and a display that incorporates the projection system are provided. The projection system includes at least one electroluminescent device that emits a first wavelength of light, at least one semiconductor multilayer stack that downconverts the first wavelength of light to a second wavelength of light, and a scanning optical element that transmits the light along a scanned direction. The electroluminescent device can be part of an array of electroluminescent devices, and can be monolithic. The semiconductor multilayer stack can be part of an array of semiconductor multilayer stacks, and can also be monolithic. The scanning optical element can be positioned to scan the electroluminescent device across the semiconductor multilayer stack, or it can be positioned to scan the downconverted light after it has left the semiconductor multilayer stack.
Abstract:
The use of an alternating current (ac) source to power logic circuitry can support satisfactory device performance for a variety of applications, while enhancing long-term stability of the circuitry. For example, when organic thin film transistor (OTFT)-based logic circuitry is powered by an ac power source, the logic circuitry exhibits stable performance characteristics over an extended period of operation. Enhanced stability may permit the use of OTFT logic circuitry to form a variety of circuit devices, including inverters, oscillators, logic gates, registers and the like. Such circuit devices may find application in a variety of applications, including integrated circuits, printed circuit boards, flat panel displays, smart cards, cell phones, and RFID tags. In some applications, the ac-powered logic circuitry may eliminate the need for ac-dc rectification components, thereby reducing the manufacturing time, expense, cost, complexity, and size of the component carrying the circuitry.
Abstract:
A wavelength converted light emitting diode (LED) device has an LED having an output surface. A multilayer semiconductor wavelength converter is optically bonded to the LED. At least one of the LED and the wavelength converter is provided with light extraction features.