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Hereinafter the present invention is more completely described with reference to the accompanying drawing that wherein shows various embodiments of the present invention.Yet, the present invention can be embodied in a lot of multi-form in, and should not be construed as limited to the embodiment that proposes here.Or rather, providing these embodiment, will be more abundant and complete thereby make the disclosure, and will pass on scope of the present invention all sidedly to those those of skill in the art.In the accompanying drawings, for the purpose of clear, the size in layer and zone and relative size may be by exaggerative.
Be appreciated that when element or layer be called another element or layer " on ", " being connected to " or " being coupled to " another element or when layer, it can be directly on another element or the layer or directly connect or be coupled on another element or the layer element in the middle of maybe can existing or layer.On the contrary, when element be called " directly " another element " on " or " being directly connected to " or " being directly coupled to " another element or when layer, then do not have intermediary element or layer to exist.The similar in the whole text similar element of mark indication.Terminology used here " and/or " comprise one or more any and all combinations of associated listed items.
Though be appreciated that term first, second and the 3rd can be used for this and describe various elements, component, zone, layer and/or part, these elements, component, zone, layer and/or partly not limited by these terms.These terms only are used to distinguish an element, component, zone, layer or part and another element, component, zone, layer or part.Therefore, first element discussed below, component, zone, layer or part can be called second element, component, zone, layer or part, and without departing the teaching of the invention.
Usage space relative terms here, such as D score, " end ", " on ", " top ", " following ", " top " etc., an element or feature and another (all) element or (all) features relation are as shown in FIG. described easily.Be appreciated that the relative term in space is intended to comprise except the direction of being painted in the drawings the different directions of object in the drawings.For example, if object in the drawings is reversed, the element that is described as be in the D score of other element or " following " then should be oriented in described other element " on " or " top ".Therefore, the exemplary term D score can comprise D score and " on " both direction, according to the concrete orientation of figure.This device can be orientated (revolve turn 90 degrees or with other angle) in addition and the relative description in space used herein is explained in view of the above.
Here employed term is only for purpose that special embodiment is described and be not intended to limit the present invention.As used herein, singulative also is intended to comprise plural form, unless content is clearly indicated the other meaning.Further understanding term when using in this instructions " comprises " and/or illustrates " comprising " existence of described feature, numeral, step, operation, element and/or component, but does not discharge existence or add one or more further features, numeral, step, operation, element, component and/or its group.
Be shown in reference to xsect (and/or planimetric map) and described embodiments of the invention here, this diagram is the synoptic diagram of desirable embodiment of the present invention.Therefore, can expect because for example variation of the illustrated shape that causes of manufacturing technology and/or tolerance.Therefore, embodiments of the invention should not be construed as the special region shape shown in being limited to here, but comprise owing to for example make departing from of the shape cause.For example, the injection zone that illustrates or be described as rectangle will have circle or curvilinear characteristic usually and/or have the gradient of injectant concentration at its edge rather than change from the binary that is injected into non-injection zone.Similarly, cover the district and can cause to bury and cover the district and produce some injections in the zone between surface of injection by injecting burying of forming by it.Therefore, the zone shown in the figure be in essence schematically while their shape be not intended to illustrate device the zone accurate shape and be not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
Unless define in addition, all terms used herein have (comprising technology and scientific terminology) the common identical meaning of understanding of those skilled in the art in the field that the invention belongs to.It is also understood that such as those terms in the common dictionary that uses and to be interpreted as having their meaning of aggregatio mentium in a kind of background with in correlation technique, and should not be construed as idealized or excessive formal meaning, unless here so define clearly.
Hereinafter, come to explain in detail the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a planimetric map, shows liquid crystal display according to an embodiment of the invention (LCD) device.The viewgraph of cross-section of Fig. 2 for dissecing along the line of I-I ' shown in Fig. 1.Especially, this LCD device has the transmission-type array base palte.
With reference to Fig. 1 and 2, this LCD device comprises array base palte 100, liquid crystal layer 200 and colored filter substrate 300.Colored filter substrate 300 combines with array base palte 100, thereby liquid crystal layer 200 is folded between colored filter substrate 300 and the array base palte 100.
Array base palte 100 comprises second transparency carrier 105, a plurality of grid line 110, a plurality of gate electrode 112, following stored pattern 111 and grid electrode insulating layer 113.Grid line 110 is positioned on second transparency carrier 105, and extends along first direction, as shown in fig. 1.Gate electrode 112 is electrically connected to grid line 110.Each following stored pattern 111 is spaced apart with each grid line 110 in each unit pixel district.Grid electrode insulating layer 113 comprises insulating material, to cover grid line 110 and gate electrode 112.The insulating material that can be used as grid electrode insulating layer 113 comprises silicon nitride, monox etc.
Array base palte 100 also can comprise semiconductor layer 114, ohmic contact layer 115, multiple source line 120, multiple source electrode 122 and a plurality of drain electrode 124.Semiconductor layer 114 is positioned on the grid electrode insulating layer 113 on each gate electrode 112.Ohmic contact layer 115 is positioned on the semiconductor layer 114.Source line 120 extends along the second direction that is substantially perpendicular to first direction.The unit pixel district is defined by adjacent grid line and source line 110,120.Source electrode 122 is electrically connected on the source line 120.Each drain electrode 124 is spaced apart with each source electrode 122.Each gate electrode 112, semiconductor layer 114, ohmic contact layer 115, each source electrode 122 and each drain electrode 124 form thin film transistor (TFT) (TFT).
Each grid line and source line 110 and 120 can have single layer structure or sandwich construction.When each grid line and source line 110 and 120 had single layer structure, each grid line and source line 110 and 120 comprised aluminium, aluminium alloy etc.When each grid line and source line 110 and 120 had double-decker, each grid line and source line 110 and 120 comprised lower floor and upper strata.The material of the lower floor of each grid line and source line 110 and 120 (metal or metal alloy) comprises chromium, molybdenum, molybdenum alloy etc.The material on the upper strata of each grid line and source line 110 and 120 (metal or metal alloy) comprises aluminium, aluminium alloy etc.
Array base palte 100 also can comprise the organic insulator 132 on passivation layer 130 and the passivation layer 130.Drain electrode 124 partly is exposed by the contact hole CNT of passivation layer 130 and organic insulator 132.This passivation layer 130 and organic insulator 132 are covered in semiconductor layer 114 and the ohmic contact layer 115 between source electrode and drain electrode 122 and 124, with protection semiconductor layer 114 and ohmic contact layer 115.Pixel electrode parts 140 are by passivation layer 130 and organic insulator 132 and TFT electrical isolation.The thickness of passivation layer 130 and organic insulator 132 control liquid crystal layers 200.In certain embodiments, passivation layer 130 can be removed.
Array base palte 100 also can comprise pixel electrode parts 140, and pixel electrode parts 140 are electrically connected on the drain electrode 124 of TFT by contact hole CNT.Pixel electrode parts 140 have a plurality of patterning openings of arranging along different directions.Pixel electrode parts 140 are partly overlapping with following stored pattern 111, to define holding capacitor capacitor C st.
Particularly, pixel electrode parts 140 comprise first connection electrode 141, first sub-electrode 142, second connection electrode 143, second sub-electrode 144, the 3rd connection electrode 145 and the 3rd sub-electrode 146.First connection electrode 141 is electrically connected to the drain electrode 124 of TFT.First sub-electrode 142 is electrically connected to first connection electrode 141, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.Second connection electrode 143 is electrically connected on first sub-electrode 142, and has the width littler than first sub-electrode 142.Second sub-electrode 144 is electrically connected on second connection electrode 143, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.The 3rd connection electrode 145 is electrically connected on second sub-electrode 144, and has the width littler than second sub-electrode 144.The 3rd sub-electrode 146 is electrically connected on the 3rd connection electrode 145, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.
In second, third sub-electrode 142,144 and 146 each has opening 142a, 144a and the 146a of a plurality of linear patternings of radially arranging with respect to the center of each first, second, third sub-electrode 142,144 and 146.In the LCD of Fig. 1 device, each in first, second, third sub-electrode 142,144 and 146 has the opening of 16 linear patternings.
Colored filter substrate 300 comprises chromatic filter layer 310 on first transparency carrier 305, first transparency carrier 305 and the public electrode parts 320 on the chromatic filter layer 310.Colored filter substrate 300 combines with array base palte 100, thereby liquid crystal layer 200 is located between colored filter substrate 300 and the array base palte 100.In the LCD of Fig. 1 and 2 device, liquid crystal layer 200 is under homeotropic alignment (VA) pattern.
Usually, adopt grinding technics to utilize alignment layer to come to arrange liquid crystal along required orientation.Yet, owing to be formed on the existence on each 16 farmland that go up to form in first, second, third sub-electrode 142,144 and 146, feasible grinding technics and the alignment layer of not needing.
According to the LCD device among Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, array base palte comprises the pixel electrode parts with three sub-electrodes, and each sub-electrode comprises the patterning opening of radially arranging.The public electrode parts may not have any patterning opening.Thereby the liquid crystal layer 200 on the pixel electrode parts has a plurality of farmlands in the unit pixel district.
Fig. 3 A and 3B are viewgraph of cross-section, the work of the LCD plate of LCD device shown in the displayed map 1.Particularly, Fig. 3 A and 3B show a kind of arrangement of liquid crystal layer 200 in the unit pixel district.A plurality of farmlands are defined by the opening 142a between first connection electrode 141, first sub-electrode 142 and second connection electrode 143.
When not when pixel electrode parts 140 apply voltage, the liquid crystal homeotropic alignment of liquid crystal layer 200.When pixel electrode parts 140 apply voltage, the liquid crystal arrangement of this liquid crystal layer 200 will change.In the starting stage that voltage applies, liquid crystal phase tilts for the electric field that is formed by pixel electrode parts 140.This electric field can be disclination (disclination).
After the starting stage that this voltage applies, liquid crystal is tilted, so that liquid crystal is concentrated to show an image near each the middle part in first, second and the 3rd sub-electrode.
That is to say that patterning opening 142a only is formed on the array base palte 100, to form a plurality of farmlands.The LCD device of Fig. 1 to 3B has than the bigger transmittance of conventional LCD device of working under the VA pattern.In addition, memory capacitance can be formed at the peripheral region in unit pixel district.
Fig. 4 A to 4D is a planimetric map, shows a kind of manufacturing method of an array base palte of LCD device as shown in fig. 1.
Referring to Fig. 4 A, a kind of metal or metal alloy of deposition on second transparency carrier 105.The example of the material (metal or metal alloy) of grid line 110, following stored pattern 111 and gate electrode 112 can comprise aluminium, aluminium alloy, silver, silver alloy, copper, aldary, molybdenum, molybdenum alloy, chromium, tantalum, titanium etc.
The metal or metal alloy layer of deposition is patterned, to form grid line 110, following stored pattern 111 and gate electrode 112.Grid line 110 extends along first direction, and arranges along second direction.Following stored pattern 111 is arranged essentially parallel to grid line 110, and has four-sided openings.Gate electrode 112 is electrically connected to grid line 110.
Has deposited silicon nitride on second transparency carrier 105 of gate electrode 112, to form gate insulation layer 113.Silicon nitride can deposit by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition method.Gate insulation layer 113 can be formed on the whole surface of second transparency carrier 105.Perhaps, gate insulation layer 113 can partly cover grid line 110 and gate electrode 112.
Referring to Fig. 4 B, deposition of amorphous silicon on gate insulation layer 113.N+ impurity is injected on the amorphous silicon layer of deposition, to form amorphous silicon layer and N+ amorphous silicon layer.Amorphous silicon layer and N+ amorphous silicon layer are patterned, to form active layer 115 corresponding to gate electrode 112 on gate insulation layer 113.
Plated metal or metal alloy on gate insulation layer 113 with active layer 115.The example of the material (metal or metal alloy) of source line 120, source electrode 122 and drain electrode 124 comprises aluminium, aluminium alloy, silver, silver alloy, copper, aldary, molybdenum, molybdenum alloy, chromium, tantalum, titanium etc.The metal or metal alloy layer of deposition is patterned, to form source line 120, source electrode 122 and drain electrode 124.Source electrode 122 is electrically connected on the source line 120.Each drain electrode 124 is spaced from each other with each source electrode 122.
Referring to Fig. 4 C, on gate insulation layer 113, deposit inorganic insulating material, to form passivation layer 130 with source electrode 122.Coating has the organic insulation of photoresist on passivation layer 130, to form organic insulator 132.Partly remove passivation layer 130 and organic insulator 132, in the unit pixel district, to form contact hole CNT.Each drain electrode 124 is partly exposed by contact hole CNT.The unit pixel district is defined by adjacent grid line and source line 110 and 120.
Referring to Fig. 4 D, deposit transparent conductive material on organic insulator 132.The transparent conductive material of deposition is patterned, and to form pixel electrode parts 140, pixel electrode parts 140 are electrically connected to drain electrode 124 by contact hole CNT.
Particularly, pixel electrode parts 140 comprise first connection electrode 141, first sub-electrode 142, second connection electrode 143, second sub-electrode 144, the 3rd connection electrode 145 and the 3rd sub-electrode 146.First connection electrode 141 is electrically connected to the drain electrode 124 of TFT.First sub-electrode 142 is electrically connected to first connection electrode 141, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.Second connection electrode 143 is electrically connected to first sub-electrode 142, and has the width littler than first sub-electrode 142.Second sub-electrode 144 is electrically connected to second connection electrode 143, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.The 3rd connection electrode 145 is electrically connected to second sub-electrode 144, and has the width littler than second sub-electrode 144.The 3rd sub-electrode 146 is electrically connected to the 3rd connection electrode 145, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.
The example that can be used for the transparent conductive material of pixel electrode parts 140 comprises tin indium oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), tin oxide (TO), zinc paste (ZO), indium oxide zinc-tin (ITZO) etc.In Fig. 4 D, this transparent conductive material is deposited on the whole surface of organic insulator 132, and the transparent conductive material layer of deposition is by partly etching, to form pixel electrode parts 140.Perhaps, this transparent conductive material can partly be deposited on the organic insulator 132, with direct formation pixel electrode parts 140.In Fig. 4 D, that pixel electrode parts 140 are spaced apart with grid line and source line 110 and 120.In other embodiments, pixel electrode parts 140 can partly cover grid line and/or source line 110 and 120 by preset distance.
Then, on first, second, third sub-electrode 142,144 and 146 of pixel electrode parts 140, form radially that arrange, the linear patterning opening 142a, 144a and 146a.Opening 142a, the 144a of the linear patterning in first, second, third sub-electrode 142,144 and 146 on each and the quantity of 146a are 16.Opening 142a, the 144a of linear patterning and 146a form the electric field of a distortion, have the multidomain on these farmlands with formation.Opening 142a, 144a and the 146a of linear patterning form by the Patternized technique that is used to form pixel electrode parts 140.Perhaps, opening 142a, the 144a of linear patterning can form by the Patternized technique different with the Patternized technique that forms pixel electrode parts 140 with 146a.
Fig. 5 A is a viewgraph of cross-section, the operation of LCD device shown in the displayed map 1.Fig. 5 B is a curve map, shows the voltage on the liquid crystal layer that is applied to the device of LCD shown in Fig. 1.
Referring to Fig. 5 A, colored filter substrate 300 comprises the public electrode parts 320 on first transparency carrier 305 and first transparency carrier 305.Array base palte 100 comprises second transparency carrier 105 and has the pixel electrode parts 140 of linear patterning opening 142a.
In operation, first farmland district DA1 is defined by the linear patterning opening 142a adjacent with first connection electrode 141.Second farmland district DA2 is defined by the linear patterning opening 142a adjacent with first sub-electrode, 142 left sides.The 3rd farmland district DA3 is defined by the linear patterning opening 142a adjacent with first sub-electrode, 142 right sides.The 4th farmland district DA4 is defined by the linear patterning opening 142a adjacent with second connection electrode, 143 left sides.The 5th farmland district DA5 is defined by the linear patterning opening 142a adjacent with second connection electrode, 143 right sides.Be applied to corresponding to the voltage levvl on the liquid crystal layer of the first, second, third, fourth, the 5th farmland district DA1, DA2, DA3, DA4 and DA5 and change, thereby make the liquid crystal arrangement among the first, second, third, fourth, the 5th farmland district DA1, DA2, DA3, DA4 and the DA5 not necessarily identical.
Fig. 6 is a planimetric map, shows array base palte in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.The viewgraph of cross-section of Fig. 7 for being dissectd along the line of II-II ' shown in Fig. 6.Except having a projection electrode, array base palte and the array base palte among Fig. 1 to Fig. 2 of Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 are basic identical.
Referring to Fig. 6 and Fig. 7, the LCD device comprises array base palte 400, liquid crystal layer 200 and colored filter substrate 300.Colored filter substrate 300 combines with array base palte 400, thereby liquid crystal layer 200 is located between colored filter substrate 300 and the array base palte 400.
Array base palte 400 comprises second transparency carrier 405, a plurality of grid line 410, a plurality of gate electrode 412, following stored pattern 411 and grid electrode insulating layer 413.Grid line 410 is positioned on second transparency carrier 405, and extends along first direction, as shown in Figure 6.Gate electrode 412 is electrically connected to grid line 410.Each following stored pattern 411 is spaced apart with each grid line 410 in each unit pixel district.Grid electrode insulating layer 413 comprises that insulating material is to cover grid line 410 and gate electrode 412.The example that can be used for the insulating material of grid electrode insulating layer 413 comprises silicon nitride, monox etc.
Array base palte 400 also can comprise semiconductor layer 414, ohmic contact layer 415, multiple source line 420, multiple source electrode 422 and a plurality of drain electrode 424.On each gate electrode 412, semiconductor layer 414 is positioned on the grid electrode insulating layer 413.Ohmic contact layer 415 is positioned on the semiconductor layer 414.Source line 420 extends along the second direction that is substantially perpendicular to first direction.The unit pixel district is defined by adjacent grid line and source line 410,420.Source electrode 422 is electrically connected on the source line 420.Each drain electrode 424 is spaced apart with each source electrode 422.Each gate electrode 412, semiconductor layer 414, ohmic contact layer 415, each source electrode 422 and each drain electrode 424 form thin film transistor (TFT) (TFT).
Each grid line and source line 410 and 420 can have single layer structure or sandwich construction.When each grid line and source line 410 and 420 had single layer structure, each grid line and source line 410 and 420 comprised aluminium, aluminium alloy etc.When each grid line and source line 410 and 420 had double-decker, each grid line and source line 410 and 420 comprised lower floor and upper strata.The example of the material of the lower floor of each grid line and source line 410 and 420 (metal or metal alloy) comprises chromium, molybdenum, molybdenum alloy etc.The example of the material on the upper strata of each grid line and source line 410 and 420 (metal or metal alloy) comprises aluminium, aluminium alloy etc.
Array base palte 400 also can comprise the organic insulator 432 on passivation layer 430 and the passivation layer 430.Drain electrode 424 partly is exposed by the contact hole CNT of passivation layer 430 and organic insulator 432.Semiconductor layer 414 and ohmic contact layer 415 that passivation layer 430 and organic insulator 432 cover between source electrode and drain electrode 422 and 424 are with protection semiconductor layer 414 and ohmic contact layer 415.Pixel electrode parts 440 are by passivation layer 430 and organic insulator 432 and TFT electrical isolation.The thickness of passivation layer 430 and organic insulator 432 control liquid crystal layers 200.In certain embodiments, passivation layer 430 can be removed.
Array base palte 400 also can comprise pixel electrode parts 440, and pixel electrode parts 440 are electrically connected to the drain electrode 424 of TFT by contact hole CNT.Pixel electrode parts 440 have a plurality of patterning openings of arranging along different directions.Pixel electrode parts 440 are partly overlapping with following stored pattern 411, to define holding capacitor capacitor C st.
Particularly, pixel electrode parts 440 comprise first connection electrode 441, first sub-electrode 442, second connection electrode 443, second sub-electrode 444, the 3rd connection electrode 445 and the 3rd sub-electrode 446.First connection electrode 441 is electrically connected to the drain electrode 424 of TFT.First sub-electrode 442 is electrically connected to first connection electrode 441, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.Second connection electrode 443 is electrically connected to first sub-electrode 442, and has the width littler than first sub-electrode 442.Second sub-electrode 444 is electrically connected to second connection electrode 443, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.The 3rd connection electrode 445 is electrically connected to second sub-electrode 444, and has the width littler than second sub-electrode 444.The 3rd sub-electrode 446 is electrically connected to the 3rd connection electrode 445, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.
In second, third sub-electrode 442,444 and 446 each has opening 442a, 444a and the 446a of a plurality of linear patternings of radially arranging with respect to the center of each first, second, third sub-electrode 442,444 and 446.In the LCD of Fig. 6 device, each in first, second, third sub-electrode 442,444 and 446 has the opening of 16 linear patternings.First, second, third sub-electrode 442,444 and 446 comprises the first projected electrode part 442b, the second projected electrode part 444b and the 3rd projected electrode part 446b.In the array base palte of Fig. 6, each among first, second, third projected electrode part 442b, 444b and the 446b has round-shaped.Yet this is not a limitation of the present invention, and in other embodiments, each the had quadrangle form among first, second, third projected electrode part 442b, 444b and the 446b, octagon-shaped etc.
Colored filter substrate 300 comprises chromatic filter layer 310 on first transparency carrier 305, first transparency carrier 305 and the public electrode parts 320 on the chromatic filter layer 310.Colored filter substrate 300 combines with array base palte 400, thereby liquid crystal layer 200 is located between colored filter substrate 300 and the array base palte 400.In the LCD of Fig. 6 and 7 device, liquid crystal layer 200 is under homeotropic alignment (VA) pattern.
16 farmlands are formed in first, second, third sub-electrode 442,444 and 446 each.As mentioned above, the existence on a plurality of farmlands can be removed grinding technics and alignment layer.
Fig. 8 A to 8D is a viewgraph of cross-section, shows the method for a kind of manufacturing array base palte as shown in Figure 6.
Referring to Fig. 8 A, plated metal or metal alloy on second transparency carrier 405.The example of the material (metal or metal alloy) of grid line 410, following stored pattern 411 and gate electrode 412 can comprise aluminium, aluminium alloy, silver, silver alloy, copper, aldary, molybdenum, molybdenum alloy, chromium, tantalum, titanium etc.The metal or metal alloy layer of deposition is patterned, to form grid line 410, following stored pattern 411 and gate electrode 412.Grid line 410 extends along first direction, and arranges along second direction.Following stored pattern 411 is arranged essentially parallel to grid line 410, and has four-sided openings.Gate electrode 412 is electrically connected on the grid line 410.
Has deposited silicon nitride on second transparency carrier 405 of gate electrode 412, to form gate insulation layer 413.Silicon nitride can deposit by a kind of plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition method.Gate insulation layer 413 can be formed on the whole surface of second transparency carrier 405.Perhaps, gate insulation layer 413 can partly cover grid line 410 and gate electrode 412.
Referring to Fig. 8 B, deposition of amorphous silicon on gate insulation layer 413.N+ impurity is injected on the amorphous silicon layer of deposition, to form amorphous silicon layer and N+ amorphous silicon layer.Amorphous silicon layer and N+ amorphous silicon layer are patterned, to form active layer 415 corresponding to gate electrode 412 on gate insulation layer 413.
Plated metal or metal alloy on gate insulation layer 413 with active layer 415.The example of the material (metal or metal alloy) of source line 420, source electrode 422 and drain electrode 424 comprises aluminium, aluminium alloy, silver, silver alloy, copper, aldary, molybdenum, molybdenum alloy, chromium, tantalum, titanium etc.The metal or metal alloy layer of deposition is patterned, to form source line 420, source electrode 422 and drain electrode 424.Source electrode 422 is electrically connected on the source line 420.Each drain electrode 424 is spaced from each other with each source electrode 422.
Referring to Fig. 8 C, on gate insulation layer 413, deposit inorganic insulating material, to form passivation layer 430 with source electrode 422.Coating has the organic insulation of photoresist to form organic insulator 432 on passivation layer 430.Partly remove passivation layer 430 and organic insulator 432, in the unit pixel district, to form contact hole CNT and first projection 433, second projection 435 and the 3rd projection 437.Each drain electrode 424 is partly exposed by contact hole CNT.This unit pixel district is defined by adjacent grid line and source line 410 and 420.
Referring to Fig. 8 D, deposit transparent conductive material on organic insulator 432 with first, second and the 3rd projection 433,435 and 437.The transparent conductive material of deposition is patterned, and to form pixel electrode parts 440, pixel electrode parts 440 are electrically connected on the drain electrode 424 by contact hole CNT.Particularly, pixel electrode parts 440 comprise first connection electrode 441, first sub-electrode 442, second connection electrode 443, second sub-electrode 444, the 3rd connection electrode 445 and the 3rd sub-electrode 446.First connection electrode 441 is electrically connected to the drain electrode 424 of TFT.First sub-electrode 442 is electrically connected to first connection electrode 441, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.Second connection electrode 443 is electrically connected to first sub-electrode 442, and has the width littler than first sub-electrode 442.Second sub-electrode 444 is electrically connected to second connection electrode 443, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.The 3rd connection electrode 445 is electrically connected to second sub-electrode 444, and has the width littler than second sub-electrode 444.The 3rd sub-electrode 446 is electrically connected to the 3rd connection electrode 445, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.
The example that can be used for the transparent conductive material of pixel electrode parts 440 comprises tin indium oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), tin oxide (TO), zinc paste (ZO), indium oxide zinc-tin (ITZO) etc.In Fig. 8 D, this transparent conductive material is deposited on the whole surface of the organic insulator 432 with first, second and the 3rd projection 433,435 and 437, and the transparent conductive material layer of deposition is by partly etching, to form pixel electrode parts 440.Perhaps, this transparent conductive material can partly be deposited on the organic insulator 432, with direct formation pixel electrode parts 440.In Fig. 8 D, that pixel electrode parts 440 are spaced apart with grid line and source line 410 and 420.In other embodiments, pixel electrode parts 440 can partly cover grid line and/or source line 410 and 420 by preset distance.
Then, on first, second, third sub-electrode 442,444 and 446 of pixel electrode parts 440, form radially that arrange, the linear patterning opening 442a, 444a and 446a.Opening 442a, the 444a of the linear patterning in first, second, third sub-electrode 442,444 and 446 on each and the quantity of 446a are 16.Opening 442a, the 444a of linear patterning and 446a form the electric field of a distortion, to form multidomain.In addition, first, second, third projected electrode part 442b, 444b and 446b also form a distortion electric field, to form a plurality of farmlands.Opening 442a, 444a and the 446a of linear patterning form by the Patternized technique that is used to form pixel electrode parts 440.Perhaps, opening 442a, the 444a of linear patterning can form by the Patternized technique different with the Patternized technique that forms pixel electrode parts 440 with 446a.
Fig. 9 A is a viewgraph of cross-section, shows the operation of the LCD device with array base palte shown in Fig. 6.Fig. 9 B is a curve map, shows the voltage on the liquid crystal layer that is applied to the LCD device with array base palte shown in Fig. 6.Particularly, colored filter substrate 300 comprises the public electrode parts 320 with flat shape.Array base palte 400 comprises the pixel electrode parts 440 with linear patterning opening 442a and projected electrode part 442b.
Referring to Fig. 9 A, colored filter substrate 300 comprises the public electrode parts 320 on first transparency carrier 305 and first transparency carrier 305.Array base palte 400 comprises second transparency carrier 405, and the pixel electrode parts 440 with linear patterning opening 442a and projected electrode part 442b.
In operation, first farmland district DA1 is defined by the linear patterning opening 442a adjacent with first connection electrode 441.Second farmland district DA2 is defined by the linear patterning opening 442a adjacent with first sub-electrode, 442 left sides.The 3rd farmland district DA3 is defined by the linear patterning opening 442a adjacent with first sub-electrode, 442 right sides.Projected electrode part 442b is between the second and the 3rd farmland district DA2 and DA3.Be applied to corresponding to the voltage levvl on the liquid crystal layer of first, second and the 3rd farmland district DA1, DA2 and DA3 and change, thereby make first, second not necessarily identical with liquid crystal arrangement among the DA3 with the 3rd farmland district DA1, DA2.
Figure 10 is a planimetric map, shows array base palte in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.The viewgraph of cross-section of Figure 11 for being got along the line of III-III ' shown in Figure 10.The array base palte of Figure 10 and Figure 11 is the transmission-reflecting array base palte.
Referring to Figure 10 and Figure 11, the LCD device comprises array base palte 500, liquid crystal layer 200 and colored filter substrate 300.Colored filter substrate 300 combines with array base palte 500, thereby liquid crystal layer 200 is located between colored filter substrate 300 and the array base palte 500.
Array base palte 500 comprises second transparency carrier 505, a plurality of grid line 510, a plurality of gate electrode 512, following stored pattern 511 and grid electrode insulating layer 513.Grid line 510 is positioned on second transparency carrier 505, and extends along first direction.Gate electrode 512 is electrically connected to grid line 510.In each unit pixel district, stored pattern 511 is spaced apart with each grid line 510 down for each.Grid electrode insulating layer 513 comprises that insulating material is to cover grid line 510 and gate electrode 512.The example that can be used for the insulating material of grid electrode insulating layer 513 comprises silicon nitride, monox etc.
Array base palte 500 also can comprise semiconductor layer 514, ohmic contact layer 515, multiple source line 520, multiple source electrode 522 and a plurality of drain electrode 524.On each gate electrode 512, semiconductor layer 514 is positioned on the grid electrode insulating layer 513.Ohmic contact layer 515 is positioned on the semiconductor layer 514.Source line 520 extends along the second direction that is substantially perpendicular to first direction.The unit pixel district is defined by adjacent grid line and source line 510,520.Source electrode 522 is electrically connected on the source line 520.Each drain electrode 524 is spaced apart with each source electrode 522.Each gate electrode 512, this semiconductor layer 514, this ohmic contact layer 515, each source electrode 522 and each drain electrode 524 form thin film transistor (TFT) (TFT).
Each grid line and source line 510 and 520 can have single layer structure or sandwich construction.When each grid line and source line 510 and 520 had single layer structure, each grid line and source line 510 and 520 comprised aluminium, aluminium alloy etc.When each grid line and source line 510 and 520 had double-decker, each grid line and source line 510 and 520 comprised a lower floor and a upper strata.The example of the material of the lower floor of each grid line and source line 510 and 520 (metal or metal alloy) comprises chromium, molybdenum, molybdenum alloy etc.The example of the material on the upper strata of each grid line and source line 510 and 520 (metal or metal alloy) comprises aluminium, aluminium alloy etc.
Array base palte 500 also can comprise passivation layer 530 and the organic insulator 532 that is positioned on the passivation layer 530.Drain electrode 524 partly is exposed by the contact hole CNT of passivation layer 530 and organic insulator 532.Semiconductor layer 514 and ohmic contact layer 515 that passivation layer 530 and organic insulator 532 cover between source electrode and drain electrode 522 and 524 are with protection semiconductor layer 514 and ohmic contact layer 515.Pixel electrode parts 540 are by passivation layer 530 and organic insulator 532 and TFT electrical isolation.The thickness of passivation layer 530 and organic insulator 532 control liquid crystal layers 200.In certain embodiments, passivation layer 530 can be removed.
Array base palte 500 also can comprise pixel electrode parts 540, and pixel electrode parts 540 are electrically connected to the drain electrode 524 of TFT by contact hole CNT.Pixel electrode parts 540 have a plurality of patterning openings of arranging along different directions.Pixel electrode parts 540 are partly overlapping with following stored pattern 511, to define holding capacitor capacitor C st.
Particularly, pixel electrode parts 540 comprise first connection electrode 541, first sub-electrode 542, second connection electrode 543, second sub-electrode 544, the 3rd connection electrode 545 and the 3rd sub-electrode 546.First connection electrode 541 is electrically connected to the drain electrode 524 of TFT.First sub-electrode 542 is electrically connected on first connection electrode 541, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.Second connection electrode 543 is electrically connected to first sub-electrode 542, and has the width littler than first sub-electrode 542.Second sub-electrode 544 is electrically connected to second connection electrode 543, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.The 3rd connection electrode 545 is electrically connected to second sub-electrode 544, and has the width littler than second sub-electrode 544.The 3rd sub-electrode 546 is electrically connected to the 3rd connection electrode 545, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.
In second, third sub-electrode 542,544 and 546 each has opening 542a, 544a and the 546a of a plurality of linear patternings of radially arranging with respect to the center of each first, second, third sub-electrode 542,544 and 546.In the LCD of Figure 10 device, each in first, second, third sub-electrode 542,544 and 546 has the opening of 16 linear patternings.
Array base palte 500 also can comprise insulating intermediate layer 534 and reflection horizon 550.Insulating intermediate layer 534 covers organic insulator 532 and pixel electrode parts 540.Reflection horizon 550 be positioned at the part pixel electrode parts 540 and source line 520 corresponding insulating intermediate layers 534 on.
In Figure 10 and Figure 11, first, second, third projection 542b, 544b and 546b are positioned on the organic insulator 532.
Figure 12 is a viewgraph of cross-section, shows the LCD device according to another embodiment.
Referring to Figure 12,532a of first and second portion 532b can be defined on each first, second, third sub-electrode 542,544 and 546, and projection can be formed on 532a of first or the second portion 532b.
Referring to Figure 10 and Figure 11, colored filter substrate 300 comprises first transparency carrier 305, be positioned at the chromatic filter layer 310 on first transparency carrier 305 and be positioned at public electrode parts 320 on the chromatic filter layer 310.Colored filter substrate 300 combines with array base palte 500, thereby liquid crystal layer 200 is located between colored filter substrate 300 and the array base palte 500.In the LCD of Figure 10 and 11 device, liquid crystal layer 200 is under homeotropic alignment (VA) pattern.
16 farmlands are formed at above in first, second, third sub-electrode 542,544 and 546 each.As mentioned above, the existence on a plurality of farmlands can be removed grinding technics and alignment layer.
In addition, the reflection horizon of formation at the interface 550 between the adjacent unit pixel region, thereby the LCD device can be operated under the reflective-transmissive pattern.By reflection horizon 550, the light that radiation is gone in the zone of restive liquid crystal is reflected, thereby has improved the image displaying quality of LCD device.
Figure 13 A to 13F is a planimetric map, shows the method for a kind of manufacturing array base palte as shown in Figure 10.
Referring to Figure 13 A, plated metal or metal alloy on second transparency carrier 505.The example of the material (metal or metal alloy) of grid line 510, following stored pattern 511 and gate electrode 512 can comprise aluminium, aluminium alloy, silver, silver alloy, copper, aldary, molybdenum, molybdenum alloy, chromium, tantalum, titanium etc.The metal or metal alloy layer of deposition is patterned, to form grid line 510, following stored pattern 511 and gate electrode 512.Grid line 510 extends along first direction, and arranges along second direction.Following stored pattern 511 is arranged essentially parallel to grid line 510, and has four-sided openings.Gate electrode 512 is electrically connected on the grid line 510.
Has deposited silicon nitride on second transparency carrier 505 of gate electrode 512, to form gate insulation layer 513.Silicon nitride can deposit by a kind of plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition method.Gate insulation layer 513 can be formed on the whole surface of second transparency carrier 505.Perhaps, gate insulation layer 513 can partly cover grid line 510 and gate electrode 512.
Referring to Figure 13 B, deposition of amorphous silicon on gate insulation layer 513.N+ impurity is injected on the amorphous silicon layer of deposition, to form amorphous silicon layer and N+ amorphous silicon layer.Amorphous silicon layer and N+ amorphous silicon layer are patterned, to form active layer 515 corresponding to gate electrode 512 on gate insulation layer 513.
Plated metal or metal alloy on gate insulation layer 513 with active layer 515.The example of the material (metal or metal alloy) of source line 520, source electrode 522 and drain electrode 524 comprises aluminium, aluminium alloy, silver, silver alloy, copper, aldary, molybdenum, molybdenum alloy, chromium, tantalum, titanium etc.The metal or metal alloy layer of deposition is patterned, to form source line 520, source electrode 522 and drain electrode 524.Source electrode 522 is electrically connected on the source line 520.Each drain electrode 524 is spaced from each other with each source electrode 522.
Referring to Figure 13 C, on gate insulation layer 513, deposit inorganic insulating material, to form passivation layer 530 with source electrode 522.Coating has the organic insulation of photoresist on passivation layer 530, to form organic insulator 532.Partly remove passivation layer 530 and organic insulator 532, in the unit pixel district, to form contact hole CNT and first projection 531, second projection 533 and the 3rd projection 537.Each drain electrode 524 is partly exposed by contact hole CNT.The unit pixel district is defined by adjacent grid line and source line 510 and 520.
Referring to Figure 13 D, has deposit transparent conductive material on first, second and the 3rd projection 531,533 shown in Figure 13 C and 537 the organic insulator 532.The transparent conductive material of deposition is patterned, and to form pixel electrode parts 540, pixel electrode parts 540 are electrically connected to drain electrode 524 by contact hole CNT.Particularly, pixel electrode parts 540 comprise first connection electrode 541, first sub-electrode 542, second connection electrode 543, second sub-electrode 544, the 3rd connection electrode 545 and the 3rd sub-electrode 546.First connection electrode 541 is electrically connected to the drain electrode 524 of TFT.First sub-electrode 542 is electrically connected to first connection electrode 541, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.Second connection electrode 543 is electrically connected to first sub-electrode 542, and has the width littler than first sub-electrode 542.Second sub-electrode 544 is electrically connected to second connection electrode 543, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.The 3rd connection electrode 545 is electrically connected to second sub-electrode 544, and has the width littler than second sub-electrode 544.The 3rd sub-electrode 546 is electrically connected to the 3rd connection electrode 545, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.
The example that can be used for the transparent conductive material of pixel electrode parts 540 comprises tin indium oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), tin oxide (TO), zinc paste (ZO), indium oxide zinc-tin (ITZO) etc.In Figure 13 D, transparent conductive material is deposited on the whole surface of the organic insulator 532 with first, second and the 3rd projection 531,533 and 537, and the transparent conductive material layer of deposition is by partly etching, to form pixel electrode parts 540.Perhaps, transparent conductive material can partly be deposited on the organic insulator 532, with direct formation pixel electrode parts 540.In Figure 13 D, that pixel electrode parts 540 are spaced apart with grid line and source line 510 and 520.In other embodiments, pixel electrode parts 540 can partly cover grid line and/or source line 510 and 520 by preset distance.
Referring to Figure 13 E, then, on first, second, third sub-electrode 542,544 and 546 of pixel electrode parts 540, form radially that arrange, the linear patterning opening 542a, 544a and 546a.
Opening 542a, the 544a of the linear patterning in second, third sub-electrode 542,544 and 546 on each and the quantity of 546a are 16.Opening 542a, the 544a of linear patterning and 546a form the electric field of a distortion, to form multidomain.In addition, first, second, third projected electrode part 542b, 544b and 546b also form a distortion electric field, to form a plurality of farmlands.Opening 542a, 544a and the 546a of linear patterning form by the Patternized technique that is used to form pixel electrode parts 540.Perhaps, opening 542a, the 544a of linear patterning can form by the Patternized technique different with the Patternized technique that forms pixel electrode parts 540 with 546a.
Referring to Figure 13 F, on pixel electrode parts 540, form the insulating intermediate layer 534 shown in Figure 11, then, on pixel electrode parts 540, form reflection horizon 550, to cover first connection electrode 541 and first sub-electrode 542.
Figure 14 is a planimetric map, shows array base palte in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.Except the shape of patterning opening, the array base palte of Figure 14 is identical with Fig. 1 to Fig. 2.In Figure 14, the patterning opening is a shaped form, and with the helicoid arranged in patterns.
Referring to Figure 14, array base palte comprises second transparency carrier 605, a plurality of grid line 610, a plurality of gate electrode 612, following stored pattern 611 and grid electrode insulating layer 613.Grid line 610 is positioned on second transparency carrier 605, and extends along first direction, as shown in Figure 14.Gate electrode 612 is electrically connected to grid line 610.Stored pattern 611 is spaced apart with each grid line 610 in each unit pixel district down for each.Grid electrode insulating layer 613 comprises insulating material, to cover grid line 610 and gate electrode 612.
Array base palte also can comprise semiconductor layer 614, ohmic contact layer 615, multiple source line 620, multiple source electrode 622 and a plurality of drain electrode 624.On each gate electrode 612, semiconductor layer 614 is positioned on the grid electrode insulating layer 613.Ohmic contact layer 615 is positioned on the semiconductor layer 614.Source line 620 extends along the second direction that is substantially perpendicular to first direction.The unit pixel district is defined by adjacent grid line and source line 610,620.Source electrode 622 is electrically connected to source line 620.Each drain electrode 624 is spaced apart with each source electrode 622.Each gate electrode 612, semiconductor layer 614, ohmic contact layer 615, each source electrode 622 and each drain electrode 624 form thin film transistor (TFT) (TFT).
Array base palte also can comprise pixel electrode parts 640, and pixel electrode parts 640 are electrically connected to the drain electrode 624 of TFT by contact hole CNT.Pixel electrode parts 640 have a plurality of patterning openings of arranging along different directions.Pixel electrode parts 640 are partly overlapping with following stored pattern 611, to define holding capacitor capacitor C st.
Particularly, pixel electrode parts 640 comprise first connection electrode 641, first sub-electrode 642, second connection electrode 643, second sub-electrode 644, the 3rd connection electrode 645 and the 3rd sub-electrode 646.First connection electrode 641 is electrically connected to the drain electrode 624 of TFT.First sub-electrode 642 is electrically connected to first connection electrode 641, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.Second connection electrode 643 is electrically connected to first sub-electrode 642, and has the width littler than first sub-electrode 642.Second sub-electrode 644 is electrically connected to second connection electrode 643, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.The 3rd connection electrode 645 is electrically connected to second sub-electrode 644, and has the width littler than second sub-electrode 644.The 3rd sub-electrode 646 is electrically connected to the 3rd connection electrode 645, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.
In second, third sub-electrode 642,644 and 646 each has opening 642a, 644a and the 646a that radially arranges a plurality of linear patternings of (for example, forming a vortex pattern) with respect to the center of each first, second, third sub-electrode 642,644 and 646.In the LCD of Figure 14 device, each in first, second, third sub-electrode 642,644 and 646 has the opening of 16 shaped form patternings.
Form 16 farmlands in first, second, third sub-electrode 642,644 and 646 each.Grinding technics and alignment layer can be removed.
Figure 15 is a planimetric map, shows array base palte in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.Except the pixel electrode parts, the array base palte of Figure 15 is similar to the embodiment among Fig. 1 to Fig. 2.In Figure 15, the patterning opening is arranged on to have on the circular sub-electrode, and has the whirlpool shape.
Referring to Figure 15, array base palte comprises second transparency carrier 705, a plurality of grid line 710, a plurality of gate electrode 712, following stored pattern 711 and grid electrode insulating layer 713.Grid line 710 is positioned on second transparency carrier 705, and extends along first direction, as shown.Gate electrode 712 is electrically connected to grid line 710.Stored pattern 711 is spaced apart with each grid line 710 in each unit pixel district down for each.Grid electrode insulating layer 713 comprises insulating material, to cover grid line 710 and gate electrode 712.
Array base palte 700 also can comprise semiconductor layer 714, ohmic contact layer 715, multiple source line 720, multiple source electrode 722 and a plurality of drain electrode 724.Semiconductor layer 714 is positioned on the grid electrode insulating layer 713 corresponding to each gate electrode 712.Ohmic contact layer 715 is positioned on the semiconductor layer 714.Source line 720 extends along the second direction that is substantially perpendicular to first direction.The unit pixel district is defined by adjacent grid line and source line 710,720.Source electrode 722 is electrically connected to source line 720.Each drain electrode 724 is spaced apart with each source electrode 722.Each gate electrode 712, semiconductor layer 714, ohmic contact layer 715, each source electrode 722 and each drain electrode 724 form thin film transistor (TFT) (TFT).
Array base palte also can comprise pixel electrode parts 740, and pixel electrode parts 740 are electrically connected to the drain electrode 724 of TFT by contact hole CNT.Pixel electrode parts 740 have a plurality of patterning openings of arranging along different directions.Pixel electrode parts 740 are partly overlapping with following stored pattern 711, to define holding capacitor capacitor C st.
Particularly, pixel electrode parts 740 comprise first connection electrode 741, first sub-electrode 742, second connection electrode 743, second sub-electrode 744, the 3rd connection electrode 745 and the 3rd sub-electrode 746.First connection electrode 741 is electrically connected to the drain electrode 724 of TFT.First sub-electrode 742 is electrically connected to first connection electrode 741, and has round-shaped.Second connection electrode 743 is electrically connected to first sub-electrode 742, and has the width littler than first sub-electrode 742.Second sub-electrode 744 is electrically connected to second connection electrode 743, and has round-shaped.The 3rd connection electrode 745 is electrically connected to second sub-electrode 744, and has the width littler than second sub-electrode 744.The 3rd sub-electrode 746 is electrically connected to the 3rd connection electrode 745, and has round-shaped.
In second, third sub-electrode 742,744 and 746 each has opening 742a, 744a and the 746a of a plurality of linear patternings of radially arranging with respect to the center of each first, second, third sub-electrode 742,744 and 746.In the LCD of Figure 15 device, each in first, second, third sub-electrode 742,744 and 746 has the opening of 16 shaped form patternings.
Form 16 farmlands in first, second, third sub-electrode 742,744 and 746 each, grinding technics and alignment layer can be removed.
Figure 16 is a planimetric map, shows array base palte in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.Except the pixel electrode parts, the array base palte of Figure 16 is identical with array base palte among Fig. 1 to Fig. 2.In Figure 16, the patterning opening comprises linear and curved combination.
Referring to Figure 16, array base palte comprises second transparency carrier 805, a plurality of grid line 810, a plurality of gate electrode 812, following stored pattern 811 and grid electrode insulating layer 813.Grid line 810 is positioned on second transparency carrier 805, and extends along first direction.Gate electrode 812 is electrically connected to grid line 810.Stored pattern 811 is spaced apart with each grid line 810 in each unit pixel district down for each.Grid electrode insulating layer 813 comprises insulating material, to cover grid line 810 and gate electrode 812.
Array base palte also can comprise semiconductor layer 814, ohmic contact layer 815, multiple source line 820, multiple source electrode 822 and a plurality of drain electrode 824.Semiconductor layer 814 is positioned on the grid electrode insulating layer 813 corresponding to each gate electrode 812.Ohmic contact layer 815 is positioned on the semiconductor layer 814.Source line 820 extends along the second direction that is substantially perpendicular to first direction.The unit pixel district is defined by adjacent grid line and source line 810,820.Source electrode 822 is electrically connected to source line 820.Each drain electrode 824 is spaced apart with each source electrode 822.Each gate electrode 812, semiconductor layer 814, ohmic contact layer 815, each source electrode 822 and each drain electrode 824 form thin film transistor (TFT) (TFT).
Array base palte also can comprise pixel electrode parts 840, and pixel electrode parts 840 are electrically connected to the drain electrode 824 of TFT by contact hole CNT.Pixel electrode parts 840 have a plurality of patterning openings of arranging along different directions.Pixel electrode parts 840 are partly overlapping with following stored pattern 811, to define holding capacitor capacitor C st.
Particularly, pixel electrode parts 840 comprise first connection electrode 841, first sub-electrode 842, second connection electrode 843, second sub-electrode 844, the 3rd connection electrode 845 and the 3rd sub-electrode 846.First connection electrode 841 is electrically connected to the drain electrode 824 of TFT.First sub-electrode 842 is electrically connected to first connection electrode 841, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.Second connection electrode 843 is electrically connected to first sub-electrode 842, and has the width littler than first sub-electrode 842.Second sub-electrode 844 is electrically connected to second connection electrode 843, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.The 3rd connection electrode 845 is electrically connected to second sub-electrode 844, and has the width littler than second sub-electrode 844.The 3rd sub-electrode 846 is electrically connected to the 3rd connection electrode 845, and has the quadrangle form of band fillet.
In second, third sub-electrode 842,844 and 846 each has a plurality of linear patterning opening 842a, 844a and the 846a that radially arranges with respect to the center of each first, second, third sub-electrode 842,844 and 846, and a plurality of shaped form patterning opening 842b, the 844b and the 846b that radially arrange.In the array base palte of Figure 16, each in first, second, third sub-electrode 842,844 and 846 has eight linear patterning openings and eight shaped form patterning openings.
Form 16 farmlands in first, second, third sub-electrode 842,844 and 846 each, grinding technics and alignment layer can be removed.
Figure 17 is a planimetric map, shows array base palte in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.Except the pixel electrode parts, the array base palte of Figure 17 is identical with array base palte among Fig. 1 to Fig. 2.In Figure 17, the patterning opening is arranged on to have on the round-shaped sub-electrode, is linear and curved combination.
Referring to Figure 17, array base palte comprises second transparency carrier 905, a plurality of grid line 910, a plurality of gate electrode 912, following stored pattern 911 and grid electrode insulating layer 913.Grid line 910 is positioned on second transparency carrier 905, and extends along first direction, as shown in Figure 17.Gate electrode 912 is electrically connected to grid line 910.Stored pattern 911 is spaced apart with each grid line 910 in each unit pixel district down for each.Grid electrode insulating layer 913 comprises insulating material, to cover grid line 910 and gate electrode 912.
Array base palte also can comprise semiconductor layer 914, ohmic contact layer 915, multiple source line 920, multiple source electrode 922 and a plurality of drain electrode 924.Semiconductor layer 914 is positioned on the grid electrode insulating layer 913 corresponding to each gate electrode 912.Ohmic contact layer 915 is positioned on the semiconductor layer 914.Source line 920 extends along the second direction that is substantially perpendicular to first direction.The unit pixel district is defined by adjacent grid line and source line 910,920.Source electrode 922 is electrically connected to source line 920.Each drain electrode 924 is spaced apart with each source electrode 922.Each gate electrode 912, semiconductor layer 914, ohmic contact layer 915, each source electrode 922 and each drain electrode 924 form thin film transistor (TFT) (TFT).
Array base palte 900 also can comprise pixel electrode parts 940, and pixel electrode parts 940 are electrically connected to the drain electrode 924 of TFT by contact hole CNT.Pixel electrode parts 940 have a plurality of patterning openings of arranging along different directions.Pixel electrode parts 940 are partly overlapping with following stored pattern 911, to define holding capacitor capacitor C st.
Particularly, pixel electrode parts 940 comprise first connection electrode 941, first sub-electrode 942, second connection electrode 943, second sub-electrode 944, the 3rd connection electrode 945 and the 3rd sub-electrode 946.First connection electrode 941 is electrically connected to the drain electrode 924 of TFT.First sub-electrode 942 is electrically connected to first connection electrode 941, and has round-shaped.Second connection electrode 943 is electrically connected to first sub-electrode 942, and has the width littler than first sub-electrode 942.Second sub-electrode 944 is electrically connected to second connection electrode 943, and has round-shaped.The 3rd connection electrode 945 is electrically connected to second sub-electrode 944, and has the width littler than second sub-electrode 944.The 3rd sub-electrode 946 is electrically connected to the 3rd connection electrode 945, and has round-shaped.
In second, third sub-electrode 942,944 and 946 each has a plurality of linear patterning opening 942a, 944a and the 946a that radially arranges with respect to the center of each first, second, third sub-electrode 942,944 and 946, and a plurality of shaped form patterning opening 942b, the 944b and the 946b that radially arrange.In the array base palte of Figure 17, in first, second, third sub-electrode 942,944 and 946 each has eight linear patterning openings and eight shaped form patterning openings, and linear patterning opening 942a, 944a and 946a and shaped form patterning opening 942b, 944b and 946b arrange with interlace mode.
Form 16 farmlands in first, second, third sub-electrode 942,944 and 946 each.Therefore, grinding technics, and the alignment layer that is placed on usually on array base palte or the colored filter substrate can be removed.
In Fig. 1 to Figure 17, the patterning opening is formed on the pixel electrode parts of array base palte, to form a plurality of farmlands.
Perhaps, the patterning opening can be formed on the colored filter substrate, and projection can be formed on the array base palte.
Figure 18 is a planimetric map, shows LCD device in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.The viewgraph of cross-section of Figure 19 for being dissectd along the line of IV-IV ' shown in Figure 18.Particularly, the array base palte of LCD device comprises a plurality of patterning openings, and the colored filter substrate of LCD device comprises recessed.In Figure 18, the LCD device has the transmission-type array base palte.
Referring to Figure 18 and 19, the LCD device comprises array base palte 100, liquid crystal layer 200 and colored filter substrate 1300.Colored filter substrate 1300 combines with array base palte 100, thereby liquid crystal layer 200 is folded between colored filter substrate 1300 and the array base palte 100.Figure 18 is similar with the array base palte among Fig. 2 to Fig. 1 with the array base palte among Figure 19.Thereby identical Reference numeral will be used to refer to and same or analogous element described in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, and will omit any further specifying about above element.
Colored filter substrate 1300 comprises the chromatic filter layer 1310 on first transparency carrier 1305, first transparency carrier 1305, and the public electrode parts 1320 on the chromatic filter layer 1310.Colored filter substrate 1300 combines with array base palte 100, thereby liquid crystal layer 200 is located between colored filter substrate 1300 and the array base palte 100.In the LCD device in Figure 18 and 19, liquid crystal layer 200 is under homeotropic alignment (VA) pattern.
Chromatic filter layer 1310 has the first hole 1312a, the second hole 1312b and the 3rd hole 1312c.First, second and the 3rd hole 1312a, 1312b and 1312c correspond respectively to the middle part of first, second and the 3rd sub-electrode 142,144 and 146.
Public electrode parts 1320 are positioned on the chromatic filter layer 1310 to cover chromatic filter layer 1310 along first, second with the 3rd hole 1312a, 1312b and 1312c.Recessed being formed at is provided with on the public electrode parts 1320, is provided with first, second and the 3rd hole 1312a, 1312b and 1312c there, and this is that owing to no matter whether be placed in top, a hole thickness of public electrode parts 1320 is essentially constant.The electric field of a distortion of recessed formation of public electrode parts 1320 has the multidomain on a plurality of farmlands with formation.
Form 16 farmlands in first, second, third sub-electrode 142,144 and 146 each, and on recessed each the middle part that is formed in first, second, third sub-electrode 142,144 and 146.Thereby, as mentioned above, can save grinding technics and alignment layer.
According to the LCD device among Figure 18 and Figure 19, array base palte comprises the pixel electrode parts with three sub-electrodes, and wherein each sub-electrode comprises the patterning opening of radially arranging with respect to each sub-electrode center.The public electrode parts have being recessed into corresponding to each sub-electrode middle part.Thereby the liquid crystal layer 200 that is positioned on the pixel electrode parts has a plurality of farmlands.
Figure 20 is a viewgraph of cross-section, shows the operation of LCD device shown in Figure 18.
Referring to Figure 20, when when the pixel electrode parts 140 shown in Figure 18 and public electrode parts 1320 apply voltage, the electric field that adjacent pattern melts mouthful 142a and recessed 1312a is twisted, thereby the liquid crystal arrangement in the liquid crystal layer 200 is changed.The major axis of liquid crystal is arranged towards patterning opening 142a and recessed 1312a.That is to say that when voltage was applied on pixel electrode parts 140 shown in Figure 18 and the public electrode parts 1320, liquid crystal phase tilted for the electric field that is formed by pixel electrode parts 140 shown in public electrode parts 1320 and Figure 18.
Like this, form a plurality of farmlands by the patterning opening 142a of array base palte 100 and the recessed 1312a of colored filter substrate 1300.
In certain embodiments, the LCD device can comprise that also at least one covers the reflection horizon (not shown) of at least one sub-electrode.Formed LCD device can be operated under the reflective-transmissive pattern.
Figure 21 is a planimetric map, shows LCD device in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.The viewgraph of cross-section of Figure 22 for being dissectd along the line of V-V ' shown in Figure 21.Except chromatic filter layer and coat, Figure 21 is similar to the embodiment among Figure 18 to Figure 19 with the array base palte among Figure 22.Thereby identical Reference numeral will be used to refer to and same or analogous element described in Figure 18 and Figure 19, and will omit any further specifying about above element.In Figure 21 and 22, the LCD device has transmission-type array array base palte.
Referring to Figure 21 and 22, the LCD device comprises array base palte 100, liquid crystal layer 200 and colored filter substrate 2300.Colored filter substrate 2300 combines with array base palte 100, thereby liquid crystal layer 200 is folded between colored filter substrate 2300 and the array base palte 100.Figure 21 is similar with the array base palte among Fig. 2 to Fig. 1 with the array base palte among Figure 22.Thereby identical Reference numeral will be used to refer to and same or analogous part described in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, and will omit any further specifying about above element.
Colored filter substrate 2300 comprises first transparency carrier 2305, is positioned at the chromatic filter layer 2310 on first transparency carrier 2305, is positioned at the coat 2320 on the chromatic filter layer 2310, and is positioned at the public electrode parts 2330 on the coat 2320.Colored filter substrate 2300 combines with array base palte 100, thereby liquid crystal layer 200 is located between colored filter substrate 2300 and the array base palte 100.In the LCD device in Figure 21 and 22, liquid crystal layer 200 is under homeotropic alignment (VA) pattern.
Coat 2320 has the first hole 2332a, the second hole 2332b and the 3rd hole 2332c.Perhaps, coat 2320 can have first, second and be recessed into the 3rd, and its degree of depth is less than the thickness of coat 2320.First, second and the 3rd hole 2332a, 2332b and 2332c correspond respectively to the middle part of first, second and the 3rd sub-electrode 142,144 and 146.
Public electrode parts 2330 are positioned on the coat 2320, to cover chromatic filter layer 2310 with the 3rd hole 2332a, 2332b and 2332c along first, second, be formed on the public electrode parts 2330 with the 3rd hole 2332a, 2332b and 2332c thereby make to be recessed into corresponding to first, second, the electric field of a distortion of recessed formation of public electrode parts 2330 is to form a plurality of farmlands.
Form 16 farmlands in first, second, third sub-electrode 142,144 and 146 each, and on recessed each the middle part that is formed in first, second, third sub-electrode 142,144 and 146.Thereby, can save grinding technics and alignment layer.
According to the LCD device among Figure 21 and Figure 22, adjust the thickness of coat 2320 according to the recessed desired depth of public electrode parts 2330, thereby improved the color rendition of LCD device.The step part of coat 2320 can form by the exposure of adjusting photoresist when forming coat 2320.
In addition, array base palte comprises the pixel electrode parts with three sub-electrodes, and wherein each sub-electrode comprises the patterning opening that extends near the zone at each sub-electrode center, radially.Public electrode parts 2330 have being recessed into corresponding to each sub-electrode middle part.Thereby the liquid crystal layer 200 that is positioned on the pixel electrode parts has a plurality of farmlands.
Figure 23 is a viewgraph of cross-section, shows the operation of LCD device shown in Figure 21.
Referring to Figure 23, when when the pixel electrode parts 140 shown in Figure 21 and public electrode parts 2330 apply voltage, the electric field that adjacent pattern melts mouthful 142a and recessed 2332a is twisted, thereby the liquid crystal arrangement in the liquid crystal layer 200 is changed.The major axis of liquid crystal is arranged towards patterning opening 142a and recessed 2332a.That is to say that when voltage was applied on pixel electrode parts 140 shown in Figure 21 and the public electrode parts 2330, liquid crystal phase tilted for the electric field that is formed by pixel electrode parts 140 shown in public electrode parts 2330 and Figure 21.
A plurality of farmlands are formed by the patterning opening 142a of array base palte 100 and the recessed 2332a of colored filter substrate 2300.
In other embodiments, the LCD device can comprise that also at least one is covered with the reflection horizon (not shown) of at least one sub-electrode.In the case, the LCD device can be reflective-transmissive type LCD device.
Figure 24 is a planimetric map, shows LCD device in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.The viewgraph of cross-section of Figure 25 for being dissectd along the line of VI-VI ' shown in Figure 24.Except projection, the LCD device of Figure 24 and Figure 25 is similar in appearance to the embodiment of Figure 21 to 22.In Figure 24 and Figure 25, the LCD device has the transmission-type array base palte.
Referring to Figure 24 and 25, the LCD device comprises array base palte 400, liquid crystal layer 200 and colored filter substrate 3300.Colored filter substrate 3300 combines with array base palte 400, thereby liquid crystal layer 200 is folded between colored filter substrate 3300 and the array base palte 400.Figure 24 is similar with the array base palte among Fig. 7 to Fig. 6 with the array base palte among Figure 25.Thereby identical Reference numeral will be used to refer to and same or analogous element described in Fig. 6 and Fig. 7, and will omit any further specifying about above element.
Colored filter substrate 3300 comprises first transparency carrier 3305, be positioned at chromatic filter layer 3310 on first transparency carrier 3305, be positioned at the coat 3320 of the electrical isolation on the chromatic filter layer 3310, and is positioned at the public electrode parts 3330 on the coat 3320.Colored filter substrate 3300 combines with array base palte 400, thereby liquid crystal layer 200 is located between colored filter substrate 3300 and the array base palte 400.In the LCD device in Figure 24 and 25, liquid crystal layer 200 operates under homeotropic alignment (VA) pattern.
Coat 3320 has the first hole 3322a, the second hole 3322b and the 3rd hole 3322c.In certain embodiments, coat 3320 can have than thinner first, second of coat 3320 and the 3rd recessed.First, second and the 3rd hole 3322a, 3322b and 3322c aim at first, second and the 3rd sub-electrode 442,444 and 446 supermedial first, second and the 3rd projected electrode part 442b, 444b and 446b respectively.
Public electrode parts 3330 are positioned on the coat 3320, covering chromatic filter layer 3310, be formed on recessed on the public electrode parts 3330 and aim at the 3rd hole 3322a, 3322b and 3322c with first, second thereby make along first, second and the 3rd hole 3322a, 3322b and 3322c.The electric field of a distortion of recessed formation of public electrode parts 3330 is to form a plurality of farmlands.
Form 16 farmlands in first, second, third sub-electrode 442,444 and 446 each, and on recessed each the middle part that is formed in first, second, third sub-electrode 442,444 and 446.By means of a plurality of farmlands, can save grinding technics and alignment layer.
Figure 26 is a viewgraph of cross-section, shows the operation of LCD device shown in Figure 24.
Referring to Figure 26, when when the pixel electrode parts 440 shown in Figure 24 and public electrode parts 3330 apply a voltage, the electric field that adjacent pattern melts mouthful 442a and recessed 3322a is twisted, thereby the liquid crystal arrangement in the liquid crystal layer 200 is changed.The major axis of liquid crystal is arranged towards patterning opening 442a and recessed 3322a.That is to say that when voltage was applied on pixel electrode parts 440 shown in Figure 24 and the public electrode parts 3330, liquid crystal phase tilted for the electric field that is formed by pixel electrode parts 440 shown in public electrode parts 3330 and Figure 24.
A plurality of farmlands are by the patterning opening 442a and the projected electrode part 442b of array base palte 400, and the recessed 3322a of colored filter substrate 3300 forms.
Perhaps, the LCD device can comprise that also at least one is covered with the reflection horizon (not shown) of at least one sub-electrode.That is to say that the LCD device can be reflective-transmissive type LCD device.
Figure 27 is a planimetric map, shows LCD device in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.The viewgraph of cross-section of Figure 28 for being dissectd along the line of VII-VII ' shown in Figure 27.Except barrier layer structure, Figure 27 is similar to the embodiment among Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Figure 24 and Figure 25 with the array base palte among Figure 28.Thereby identical Reference numeral will be used to refer to and same or analogous element described in Figure 24 and Figure 25, and will omit any further specifying about above element.In Figure 27 and 28, the LCD device has transmission-type array array base palte.
Referring to Figure 27 and 28, the LCD device comprises array base palte 400, liquid crystal layer 200 and colored filter substrate 4300.Colored filter substrate 4300 combines with array base palte 400, thereby liquid crystal layer 200 is folded between colored filter substrate 4300 and the array base palte 400.
Array base palte 400 also can comprise the first barrier pattern 426a, the second barrier pattern 426b and the 3rd barrier pattern 426c.The drain electrode 424 of first, second, third barrier pattern 426a, 426b and 426c and TFTs is spaced apart.First, second, third barrier pattern 426a, 426b and 426c stop the light of a part that sees through liquid crystal layer 200 respectively corresponding to first, second and the 3rd projected electrode part 442b, 444b and 446b.In Figure 27 and 28, first, second, third barrier pattern 426a, 426b and 426c are formed by the layer identical with source line 420.Yet in certain embodiments, first, second, third barrier pattern 426a, 426b and 426c can be formed by the layer that is different from source line 420.
In Figure 27 and 28, first, second, third barrier pattern 426a, 426b and 426c are respectively less than first, second and the 3rd projected electrode part 442b, 444b and 446b.When the reflection horizon (not shown) is formed at going up one of at least in first, second and the 3rd sub-electrode 442,444 and 446, first, second, third barrier pattern 426a, 426b and 426c can be respectively greater than first, second and the 3rd projected electrode part 442b, 444b and 446b.
Colored filter substrate 4300 comprises the chromatic filter layer 4310 on first transparency carrier 4305, first transparency carrier 4305, the coat 4320 on the chromatic filter layer 4310, and the public electrode parts 4330 on the coat 4320.Colored filter substrate 4300 combines with array base palte 400, thereby liquid crystal layer 200 is located between colored filter substrate 4300 and the array base palte 400.In the LCD device in Figure 27 and 28, liquid crystal layer 200 has homeotropic alignment (VA) pattern.
Coat 4320 has the first hole 4322a, the second hole 4322b and the 3rd hole 4322c.In certain embodiments, coat 4320 can have than thinner first, second of coat 4320 and the 3rd recessed.First, second and the 3rd hole 4322a, 4322b and 4322c aim at first, second and the 3rd sub-electrode 442,444 and 446 supermedial first, second and the 3rd projected electrode part 442b, 444b and 446b respectively.
Public electrode parts 4330 are positioned on the coat 4320, to cover chromatic filter layer 4310 with the 3rd hole 4322a, 4322b and 4322c along first, second, be recessed into corresponding to first, second and the 3rd hole 4322a, 4322b and 4322c thereby make, be formed on the public electrode parts 4330.The electric field of a distortion of recessed formation of public electrode parts 4330 is to form a plurality of farmlands.
Form 16 farmlands in first, second, third sub-electrode 442,444 and 446 each, and on recessed each the middle part that is formed in first, second, third sub-electrode 442,444 and 446.Thereby, can save grinding technics and alignment layer.
Figure 29 is a viewgraph of cross-section, shows the operation of LCD device shown in Figure 27.
Referring to Figure 29, when when the pixel electrode parts 440 shown in Figure 27 and public electrode parts 4330 apply a voltage, the electric field that adjacent pattern melts mouthful 442a and recessed 4322a is twisted, thereby the liquid crystal arrangement in the liquid crystal layer 200 is changed.The major axis of liquid crystal is arranged towards patterning opening 442a and recessed 4322a.That is to say that when voltage was applied on pixel electrode parts 440 shown in Figure 27 and the public electrode parts 4330, liquid crystal phase tilted for the electric field that is formed by pixel electrode parts 440 shown in public electrode parts 4330 and Figure 27.
A plurality of farmlands are by the patterning opening 442a and the projected electrode part 442b of array base palte 400, and the recessed 4322a of colored filter substrate 4300 forms.Barrier pattern 426 has partly stopped the light that sees through the part of liquid crystal layer 200 corresponding to projected electrode, although the LCD device shows black.
In certain embodiments, the LCD device can comprise that also at least one covers the reflection horizon (not shown) of at least one sub-electrode.Formed LCD device is operable under the reflective-transmissive type pattern.
According to the present invention, the pixel electrode parts of array base palte have linear or are the curved patterning opening of swirl shape, thereby form a plurality of farmlands.
In addition, the pixel electrode of array base palte has the patterning opening, and the public electrode parts of colored filter substrate have recessed, thereby form a plurality of farmlands.In addition, form barrier pattern and aim at, with the leakage of light in the zone that prevents adjacent protrusions with projection.
Thereby, increase the visual angle of LCD device, thereby improved image displaying quality.
Although described exemplary embodiment of the present invention, but should understand the present invention and should not be limited to these exemplary embodiments, but can by those of ordinary skills within the spirit and scope of the present invention that claim defined, carry out variations and modifications.