TW202032833A - Producing method of mask, producing method of template for supporting mask and producing method of mask integrated frame - Google Patents
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本發明是有關於遮罩的製造方法,遮罩支撐模板的製造方法及框架一體型遮罩的製造方法。更加詳細而言,有關於使遮罩的遮罩圖案準確地形成,使遮罩不發生變形且可以穩定地得到支撐並移動,遮罩與框架形成一體時,能夠改善遮罩與框架的黏著性,且使各個遮罩之間對準(align)精確之遮罩的製造方法,遮罩支撐模板的製造方法及框架一體型遮罩的製造方法。The invention relates to a manufacturing method of a mask, a manufacturing method of a mask support template, and a manufacturing method of a frame-integrated mask. In more detail, it is about accurately forming the mask pattern of the mask so that the mask is not deformed and can be stably supported and moved. When the mask and the frame are integrated, the adhesion between the mask and the frame can be improved. The manufacturing method of the mask, the manufacturing method of the mask supporting template, and the manufacturing method of the frame-integrated mask.
作為OLED製造工藝中形成像素的技術,主要使用FMM(Fine Metal Mask)方法,該方法將薄膜形式的金屬遮罩(Shadow Mask,陰影遮罩)緊貼於基板並且在所需位置上沉積有機物。As a pixel formation technology in the OLED manufacturing process, the FMM (Fine Metal Mask) method is mainly used, which attaches a thin-film metal mask (Shadow Mask) to the substrate and deposits organic matter on a desired position.
在現有的OLED製造工藝中,將遮罩製造成條狀、板狀等之後,將遮罩焊接固定到OLED像素沉積框架並使用。一個遮罩上可以具備與一個顯示器對應的多個單元。另一方面,為了製造大面積OLED,可將多個遮罩固定於OLED像素沉積框架,在固定於框架的過程中,拉伸各個遮罩,以使其變得平坦。調節拉伸力以使遮罩的整體部分變得平坦是非常困難的作業。特別是,為了使各個單元全部變得平坦,同時對準尺寸僅為數μm至數十μm的遮罩圖案,需要微調施加到遮罩各側的拉伸力並且實時確認對準狀態之高度作業。In the existing OLED manufacturing process, after the mask is manufactured into a strip shape, a plate shape, etc., the mask is welded and fixed to the OLED pixel deposition frame and used. One mask can be provided with multiple units corresponding to one display. On the other hand, in order to manufacture a large-area OLED, multiple masks can be fixed to the OLED pixel deposition frame, and in the process of fixing to the frame, each mask is stretched to make it flat. It is a very difficult task to adjust the stretching force to make the entire part of the mask flat. In particular, in order to make all the cells flat while aligning the mask pattern with a size of only a few μm to several tens of μm, it is necessary to fine-tune the stretching force applied to each side of the mask and confirm the alignment status in real time.
儘管如此,在將多個遮罩固定於一個框架的過程中,仍然存在遮罩之間與遮罩單元之間對準不好的問題。另一方面,在將遮罩焊接固定於框架的過程中,遮罩膜的厚度過薄且面積大,因此存在遮罩因荷重而下垂或者扭曲的問題,以及焊接過程中因焊接部分發生的皺紋、毛邊(burr)等使遮罩單元的對準錯開的問題等。Nevertheless, in the process of fixing multiple masks to one frame, there is still a problem of poor alignment between masks and mask units. On the other hand, in the process of welding and fixing the mask to the frame, the thickness of the mask film is too thin and the area is large, so there is a problem that the mask sags or twists due to the load, and wrinkles occur in the welding part during the welding process. , Burr and other issues that make the alignment of the mask unit misaligned.
在超高清的OLED中,現有的QHD(Quarter High Definition)畫質為500-600PPI(pixel per inch),像素的尺寸達到約30-50μm,而4K UHD(Ultra High Definition)、8K UHD高清具有比之更高的~860PPI,~1600PPI等的解析度。如此,考慮到超高清的OLED的像素尺寸,需要將各單元之間的對準誤差縮減為數μm程度,超出這一誤差將導致產品的不良,所以產率可能極低。因此,需要開發能夠防止遮罩的下垂或者扭曲等變形並且使對準精確的技術,以及將遮罩固定於框架的技術等。In ultra-high definition OLEDs, the existing QHD (Quarter High Definition) image quality is 500-600PPI (pixel per inch), and the pixel size reaches about 30-50μm, while 4K UHD (Ultra High Definition) and 8K UHD have higher The higher the resolution of ~860PPI, ~1600PPI, etc. In this way, considering the pixel size of the ultra-high-definition OLED, the alignment error between each unit needs to be reduced to a few μm. Exceeding this error will result in product failure, so the yield may be extremely low. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a technology that can prevent deformation such as sagging or twisting of the mask and make the alignment accurate, and a technology that fixes the mask to the frame, and the like.
發明欲解決之課題Problems to be solved by the invention
因此,本發明是用以解決如前述習知技術的各種問題所研究而成,其目的在於提供一種當製造遮罩時可藉由簡單的工藝對遮罩金屬膜進行圖案化,且可執行細微圖案化之遮罩的製造方法及遮罩支撐模板的製造方法。Therefore, the present invention is developed to solve the various problems of the aforementioned conventional technology, and its purpose is to provide a simple process for patterning the mask metal film when manufacturing the mask, and the fineness can be performed. The manufacturing method of the patterned mask and the manufacturing method of the mask support template.
又,本發明的目的在於提供一種使遮罩不發生變形且可以穩定地支撐並使其移動的遮罩支撐模板的製造方法。In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a mask support template that can stably support and move the mask without being deformed.
又,本發明的目的在於提供一種將遮罩附著於框架上時能夠改善遮罩與框架的黏著性之遮罩支撐模板的製造方法。Furthermore, the object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a mask support template that can improve the adhesion between the mask and the frame when the mask is attached to the frame.
又,本發明的目的在於提供一種將遮罩附著到框架上之後可反復使用的遮罩支撐模板與其製造方法。Furthermore, the object of the present invention is to provide a mask support template that can be used repeatedly after the mask is attached to the frame, and a manufacturing method thereof.
又,本發明的目的在於提供一種遮罩與框架可構成一體型構造之框架一體型遮罩的製造方法。In addition, the object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a frame-integrated mask in which the mask and the frame can form an integrated structure.
又,本發明的目的在於提供一種防止遮罩下垂或扭曲等的變形,並且可準確地進行對準之框架一體型遮罩的製造方法。In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a frame-integrated mask that prevents the mask from sagging or twisting and other deformation, and can accurately align the mask.
又,本發明的目的在於提供一種明顯縮短製造時間,並且使產率顯著提升之框架一體型遮罩的製造方法。解決課題之方法 In addition, the object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a frame-integrated mask that significantly shortens the manufacturing time and significantly improves the yield. Methods to solve the problem
本發明的前述目的藉由一種OLED像素形成用遮罩的製造方法來達成,該方法包括以下步驟:(a)準備遮罩金屬膜;以及(b)在遮罩金屬膜的一面基於雷射圖案化形成遮罩圖案。The foregoing object of the present invention is achieved by a method of manufacturing a mask for forming an OLED pixel. The method includes the following steps: (a) preparing a mask metal film; and (b) based on a laser pattern on one side of the mask metal film To form a mask pattern.
在步驟(b)中,雷射可具有毫微秒、飛秒、皮秒中任意一個脈寬。In step (b), the laser can have any pulse width among nanoseconds, femtoseconds, and picoseconds.
在步驟(b)中,以遮罩金屬膜的厚度方向為基準,在遮罩金屬膜的上部照射焦點範圍寬的雷射,越是靠近遮罩金屬膜的下部使用焦點範圍窄的雷射進行照射,藉以可進行雷射圖案化。In step (b), based on the thickness direction of the mask metal film, a laser with a wide focus range is irradiated on the upper part of the mask metal film, and a laser with a narrow focus range is used for the lower part of the mask metal film. Irradiation, whereby laser patterning can be performed.
在步驟(b)中,以遮罩金屬膜的厚度方向為基準,以遮罩金屬膜不被貫穿的程度進行蝕刻之後,基於雷射圖案化形成遮罩圖案以使遮罩金屬膜被貫穿。In step (b), taking the thickness direction of the mask metal film as a reference, after etching to the extent that the mask metal film is not penetrated, a mask pattern is formed based on laser patterning so that the mask metal film is penetrated.
又,本發明的前述目的藉由一種遮罩支撐模板的製造方法來達成,該模板(template)用於支撐OLED像素形成用遮罩並使遮罩與框架對應,該製造方法包括以下步驟:(a)準備遮罩金屬膜;(b)將遮罩金屬膜黏合於一面形成有臨時黏合部之模板上;以及(c)在遮罩金屬膜的一面基於雷射圖案化形成遮罩圖案,以製造遮罩。In addition, the aforementioned object of the present invention is achieved by a manufacturing method of a mask support template, which is used to support the OLED pixel forming mask and make the mask correspond to the frame. The manufacturing method includes the following steps: ( a) Prepare the mask metal film; (b) Glue the mask metal film to a template with a temporary bonding part formed on one side; and (c) Form a mask pattern based on laser patterning on one side of the mask metal film to Make a mask.
在步驟(c)中,雷射可具有毫微秒、飛秒、皮秒中任意一個脈寬。In step (c), the laser can have any pulse width among nanoseconds, femtoseconds, and picoseconds.
在步驟(c)中,以遮罩金屬膜的厚度方向為基準,在遮罩金屬膜的上部照射焦點範圍寬的雷射,越是靠近遮罩金屬膜的下部使用焦點範圍窄的雷射進行照射,藉以可進行雷射圖案化。In step (c), based on the thickness direction of the mask metal film, a laser with a wide focus range is irradiated on the upper part of the mask metal film, and a laser with a narrow focus range is used for the lower part of the mask metal film. Irradiation, whereby laser patterning can be performed.
在步驟(c)中,以遮罩金屬膜的厚度方向為基準,以遮罩金屬膜不被貫穿的程度進行蝕刻之後,可基於雷射圖案化形成遮罩圖案以使遮罩金屬膜被貫穿。In step (c), taking the thickness direction of the mask metal film as a reference, after etching to the extent that the mask metal film is not penetrated, a mask pattern can be formed based on laser patterning to make the mask metal film penetrate .
臨時黏合部可以是基於加熱可分離的黏合劑或者黏合片材,基於照射UV可分離的黏合劑或者黏合片材。The temporary bonding part may be an adhesive or an adhesive sheet detachable based on heating, or an adhesive or an adhesive sheet detachable based on UV irradiation.
又,本發明的前述目的藉由一種框架一體型遮罩的製造方法來達成,該框架一體型遮罩由至少一個遮罩與用於支撐遮罩的框架形成為一體,該框架一體型遮罩的製造方法包括以下步驟:(a)在具備至少一個遮罩單元區域的框架上裝載藉由請求項5之製造方法製造而成的模板,並使遮罩與框架的遮罩單元區域對應;以及(b)將遮罩附著於框架上。發明效果 In addition, the aforementioned object of the present invention is achieved by a manufacturing method of a frame-integrated shield. The frame-integrated shield is formed by integrating at least one shield and a frame for supporting the shield. The frame-integrated shield The manufacturing method includes the following steps: (a) Mount the template manufactured by the manufacturing method of
根據如上構成之本發明,當製造遮罩時,可藉由簡單的工藝對遮罩金屬膜進行圖案化,且可執行細微圖案化。According to the present invention constituted as above, when the mask is manufactured, the mask metal film can be patterned by a simple process, and fine patterning can be performed.
又,根據本發明,使遮罩不發生變形且可以穩定地支撐並使其移動。Furthermore, according to the present invention, the mask can be stably supported and moved without deformation.
又,根據本發明,將遮罩附著於框架上時,能夠改善遮罩與框架的黏著性。Furthermore, according to the present invention, when the mask is attached to the frame, the adhesion between the mask and the frame can be improved.
又,根據本發明,將遮罩附著於框架上之後可反復使用。Furthermore, according to the present invention, the mask can be used repeatedly after being attached to the frame.
又,根據本發明,遮罩與框架可構成一體型結構。Furthermore, according to the present invention, the shield and the frame can form an integrated structure.
又,根據本發明,可防止遮罩下垂或扭曲等的變形,並且可準確地進行對準。Furthermore, according to the present invention, deformation such as sagging or twisting of the mask can be prevented, and the alignment can be accurately performed.
又,根據本發明,可使製造時間顯著地縮短,且使產率顯著上昇。Moreover, according to the present invention, the manufacturing time can be significantly shortened, and the yield can be significantly increased.
後述的對於本發明的詳細說明將參照圖式,該附圖將能夠實施本發明的特定實施例作為示例示出。充分詳細地說明這些實施例,以使所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者能夠實施本發明。應當理解,本發明的各種實施例雖然彼此不同,但是並非相互排斥。例如,在此記載的特定形狀、結構及特性與一實施例有關,在不脫離本發明的精神及範圍的情況下,能夠實施為其他實施例。另一方面,應當理解,各個公開的實施例中的個別構成要素的位置或配置,在不脫離本發明的精神及範圍的情況下,能夠進行變更。故,後述的詳細說明不應被視為具有限制意義,只要適當地說明,則本發明的範圍僅由所附的申請專利範圍及與其等同的所有範圍限定。圖式中相似的符號從多方面表示相同或相似的功能,為了方便起見,長度、面積、厚度及其形狀可以誇大表示。The detailed description of the present invention to be described later will refer to the drawings, which illustrate specific embodiments capable of implementing the present invention as examples. These embodiments are explained in sufficient detail so that those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field can implement the present invention. It should be understood that although the various embodiments of the present invention are different from each other, they are not mutually exclusive. For example, the specific shapes, structures, and characteristics described herein are related to one embodiment, and can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. On the other hand, it should be understood that the position or arrangement of the individual constituent elements in each disclosed embodiment can be changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be regarded as having a restrictive meaning. As long as it is properly described, the scope of the present invention is limited only by the scope of the attached patent application and all equivalent scopes. Similar symbols in the drawings represent the same or similar functions from many aspects. For convenience, the length, area, thickness and shape can be exaggerated.
以下,將參照圖式對本發明的優選實施例進行詳細說明,以便所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者能夠容易地實施本發明。Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings, so that those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field can easily implement the present invention.
圖1是示出現有的OLED像素沉積用遮罩的概略圖。FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a conventional mask for OLED pixel deposition.
參照圖1,現有的遮罩10可以以條式(Stick-Type)或者板式(Plate-Type)製造。圖1(a)中示出的遮罩10作為條式遮罩,可以將條的兩側焊接固定於OLED像素沉積框架並使用。圖1(b)中示出的遮罩100作為板式(Plate-Type)遮罩,可以使用於大面積的像素形成工藝。1, the existing
遮罩10的主體(Body,或者遮罩膜11)具備多個顯示單元C。一個單元C與智慧手機等的一個顯示器(display)對應。單元C中形成有像素圖案P,以便與顯示器的各個像素對應。放大單元C時,將顯示與R、G、B對應的多個像素圖案P。作為一例,單元C上形成有像素圖案P,以便具有70×140解析度。即,大量的像素圖案P形成集合,以構成一個單元C,並且多個單元C可以形成於遮罩10。The main body (Body, or mask film 11) of the
圖2是示出現有的將遮罩10附著於框架20之過程的概略圖。圖3是示出在現有的拉伸F1~F2遮罩10的過程中發生單元之間的對準誤差的概略圖。以圖1(a)示出的具備6個單元C(C1~C6)的條式遮罩10為例進行說明。FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the process of attaching the
參照圖2(a),首先,應將條式遮罩10平坦地展開。沿著條式遮罩10的長軸方向施加拉伸力F1~F2,隨著拉伸,展開條式遮罩10。在該狀態下,將條式遮罩10裝載於方框形狀的框架20上。條式遮罩10的單元C1~C6將位於框架20的框內部空白區域部分。框架20的尺寸可以足以使一個條式遮罩10的單元C1~C6位於框內部空白區域,也可以足以使多個條式遮罩10的單元C1~C6位於框內部空白區域。Referring to Fig. 2(a), first, the
參照圖2(b),微調施加到條式遮罩10的各側的拉伸力F1~F2,同時對準後,藉由焊接W條式遮罩10側面的一部分,將條式遮罩10和框架20彼此連接。圖2(c)示出彼此連接的條式遮罩10和框架的側截面。2(b), fine-tune the tensile forces F1~F2 applied to each side of the
參照圖3,儘管微調施加到條式遮罩10的各側的拉伸力F1~F2,但依然存在遮罩單元C1~C3彼此之間對準不好的問題。例如,單元C1~C3的圖案P之間的距離D1~D1''、D2~D2''彼此不同,或者圖案P歪斜。由於條式遮罩10具有包括多個(作為一例,為6個)單元C1~C6的大面積,且具有數十μm的非常薄的厚度,因此容易因荷重而下垂或者扭曲。另一方面,調節拉伸力F1~F2,以使各個單元C1~C6全部變得平坦,同時通過顯微鏡實施確認各個單元C1~C6之間的對準狀態是非常困難的作業。Referring to FIG. 3, although the tensile forces F1 to F2 applied to each side of the
因此,拉伸力F1~F2的微小誤差可能引起條式遮罩10各單元C1~C3的拉伸或者展開程度的誤差,藉此,導致遮罩圖案P之間的距離D1~D1''、D2~D2''不同。雖然完美地對準以使誤差為0是非常困難的,但是為了避免尺寸為數μm至數十μm的遮罩圖案P對超高清OLED的像素工藝造成壞影響,對準誤差宜不大於3μm。將如此相鄰的單元之間的對準誤差稱為像素定位精度(pixel position accuracy,PPA)。Therefore, the slight error of the stretching force F1~F2 may cause an error in the degree of stretching or unfolding of each unit C1~C3 of the
另一方面,將大概6-20個條式遮罩10分別連接在一個框架20,同時使多個條式遮罩10之間及條式遮罩10的多個單元C-C6之間的對準狀態精確是非常困難的作業,並且基於對準的工藝時間不得不增加,這成為降低生產性的重要理由。On the other hand, about 6-20
另一方面,將條式遮罩10連接固定到框架20後,施加到條式遮罩10的拉伸力F1~F2會反向地作用於框架20。即,由於拉伸力F1~F2而繃緊拉伸的條式遮罩10連接到框架20後,會將張力(tension)作用於框架20。通常,該張力不大,不會對框架20產生大的影響,但是在框架20的尺寸實現小型化且剛性變低的情況下,這種張力可能使框架20細微變形。如此,可能發生破壞多個單元C~C6間的對準狀態的問題。On the other hand, after the
鑒於此,本發明提出能夠使遮罩100與框架200形成一體式結構的框架200及框架一體型遮罩。與框架200形成一體的遮罩100不僅防止發生下垂或者扭曲等變形,並且能夠與框架200精確地對準。當遮罩100連接到框架200時,不對遮罩100施加任何拉伸力,因此遮罩100連接到框架200後,不會對框架200施加張力以致框架200變形。並且,能夠顯著地縮短將遮罩100一體地連接到框架200上的製造時間,並且顯著提升產率。In view of this, the present invention proposes a
圖4是示出本發明之一實施例涉及的框架一體型遮罩的主視圖(圖4(a))及側截面圖(圖4(b)),圖5是示出本發明之一實施例涉及的框架的主視圖(圖5(a))及側截面圖(圖5b)。Fig. 4 is a front view (Fig. 4(a)) and a side sectional view (Fig. 4(b)) of a frame-integrated mask according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an implementation of the present invention The front view (Figure 5(a)) and side sectional view (Figure 5b) of the frame involved in the example.
參照圖4以及圖5,框架一體型遮罩可以包括多個遮罩100以及一個框架200。換句話說,是將多個遮罩100分別附著於框架200的形態。以下,為了便於說明,以四角形狀的遮罩100為例進行說明,但是遮罩100在附著於框架200之前,可以是兩側具備用於夾持的突出部之條式遮罩形狀,遮罩100附著於框架200後,可以除去突出部。4 and 5, the frame-integrated mask may include a plurality of
各個遮罩100上形成有多個遮罩圖案P,一個遮罩100可以形成有一個單元C。一個遮罩單元C可以與智慧手機等的一個顯示器對應。A plurality of mask patterns P are formed on each
遮罩100可以是熱膨脹係數約為1.0×10-6
/℃的恆範鋼(invar)或約為1.0×10-7
/℃的超恆範鋼(super invar)材料。由於這種材料的遮罩100的熱膨脹係數非常低,遮罩的圖案形狀因熱能變形的可能性小,在製造高解析度的OLED中,可以用作FMM(Fine Metal Mask)、陰影遮罩(Shadow Mask)。此外,考慮到最近正在開發在溫度變化值不大的範圍內實施像素沉積工藝的技術,遮罩100也可以是熱膨脹係數比之略大的鎳(Ni)、鎳-鈷(Ni-Co)等材料。遮罩100可使用由壓延(rolling)工藝或者電鑄(electroforming)生成的金屬片材(sheet)。下面通過圖9及圖10具體說明。The
框架200以能夠附著多個遮罩100的形式形成。包括最週邊邊緣在內,框架200可以包括沿著第一方向(例如,橫向)、第二方向(例如,竪向)形成的多個角部。這種多個角部可以在框架200上劃分用於附著遮罩100的區域。The
框架200可以包括大概呈四角形狀、方框形狀的邊緣框架部210。邊緣框架部210的內部可以是中空形狀。即,邊緣框架部210可以包括中空區域R。框架200可以由恒範鋼、超恒範鋼、鋁、鈦等金屬材料形成,考慮到熱變形,優選由與遮罩具有相同熱膨脹係數的恒範鋼、超恒範鋼、鎳、鎳-鈷等材料形成,這些材料均可應用於所有作為框架200的構成要素之邊緣框架部210、遮罩單元片材部220。The
進一步地,框架200具備多個遮罩單元區域CR,並且可以包含連接到邊緣框架部210的遮罩單元片材部220。遮罩單元片材部220與遮罩100相同,可通過壓延形成,或者通過電鑄等其他的成膜工藝形成。另一方面,遮罩單元片材部220可以通過雷射劃綫、蝕刻等在平面狀片材(sheet)上形成多個遮罩單元區域CR後,連接到邊緣框架部210。或者,遮罩單元片材部220可以將平面狀的片材連接到邊緣框架部210後,通過雷射劃線、蝕刻等形成多個遮罩單元區域CR。本說明書中主要對首先在遮罩單元片材部220形成多個遮罩單元區域CR後,連接到邊緣框架部210的情況進行說明。Further, the
遮罩單元片材部220可以包括邊緣片材部221以及第一柵格片材部223、第二柵格片材部225中的至少一種。邊緣片材部221及第一柵格片材部223、第二柵格片材部225是指在同一片材上劃分的各個部分,它們彼此形成為一體。The mask
邊緣片材部221可以實質上連接到邊緣框架部210。因此,邊緣片材部221可以具有與邊緣框架部210對應的大致四角形狀、方框形狀。The
另一方面,第一柵格片材部223可以沿著第一方向(橫向)延伸形成。第一柵格片材部223以直綫形態形成,其兩端可以連接到邊緣片材部221。當遮罩單元片材部220包括多個第一柵格片材部223時,各個第一柵格片材部223宜具有相同的間距。On the other hand, the first
另一方面,進一步地,第二柵格片材部225可以沿著第二方向(竪向)延伸形成,第二柵格片材部225以直綫形態形成,其兩端可以連接到邊緣片材部221。第一柵格片材部223和第二柵格片材部225可以彼此垂直交叉。當遮罩單元片材部220包括多個第二柵格片材部225時,各個第二柵格片材部225間宜具有相同的間距。On the other hand, further, the second
另一方面,第一柵格片材部223之間的間距和第二柵格片材部225之間的間距可根據遮罩單元C的尺寸而相同或不同。On the other hand, the spacing between the first
第一柵格片材部223及第二柵格片材部225雖然具有薄膜形態的薄的厚度,但是垂直於長度方向的截面的形狀可以是諸如矩形、梯形的四邊形形狀、三角形形狀等,邊、角的一部分也可以形成為圓形。截面形狀可以在雷射劃綫、蝕刻等過程中進行調節。Although the first
邊緣框架部210的厚度可以大於遮罩單元片材部220的厚度。由於邊緣框架部210負責框架200的整體剛性,因而可以以數mm至數cm的厚度形成。The thickness of the
就遮罩單元片材部220而言,實質上製造厚片材的工藝困難,若過厚,則在OLED像素沉積工藝中有機物源600(參照圖19)會堵塞透過遮罩100的路徑。相反,若過薄,則有可能難以確保足以支撐遮罩100的剛性。由此,遮罩單元片材部220優選比邊緣框架部210的厚度薄,但比遮罩100更厚。遮罩單元片材部220的厚度可以約為0.1mm至1mm。並且,第一柵格片材部223、第二柵格片材部225的寬度可以約為1~5mm。As for the mask
在平面狀片材中,除了邊緣片材部221、第一柵格片材部223、第二柵格片材部225佔據的區域以外,可以提供多個遮罩單元區域CR(CR11~CR56)。從另一個角度來說,遮罩單元區域CR可以是指在邊緣框架部210的中空區域R中,除了邊緣片材部221、第一柵格片材部223、第二柵格片材部225佔據的區域以外的空白區域。In the planar sheet, in addition to the area occupied by the
隨著該遮罩單元區域CR與遮罩100的單元C對應,實質上可以用作藉由遮罩圖案P沉積OLED像素的通道。如前所述,一個遮罩單元C與智慧手機等的一個顯示器對應。一個遮罩100中可以形成有用於構成一個單元C的遮罩圖案P。或者,一個遮罩100具備多個單元C且各個單元C可以與框架200的各個單元區域CR對應,但是為了精確地對準遮罩100,需要避免大面積的遮罩100,優選為具備一個單元C的小面積遮罩100。或者,也可以是具備多個單元C的一個遮罩100與遮罩200的一個單元區域CR對應。此時,為了精確地對準,可以考慮對應具有2-3個左右之少量的單元C的遮罩100。As the mask cell area CR corresponds to the cell C of the
遮罩200具備多個遮罩單元區域CR,可以將各個遮罩100以各個遮罩單元C與各個遮罩單元區域CR分別對應的方式附著。各個遮罩100可以包括形成有多個遮罩圖案P的遮罩單元C及遮罩單元C周邊的虛設部(對應於除了單元C以外的遮罩膜110部分)。虛設部(dummy)可以只包括遮罩膜110,或者可以包括形成有與遮罩圖案P類似形態的規定的虛設部圖案的遮罩膜110。遮罩單元C與框架200的遮罩單元區域CR對應,虛設部的一部分或者全部可以附著於框架200(遮罩單元片材部220)。由此,遮罩100和框架200可以形成一體式結構。The
另一方面,根據另一實施例,框架不是以將遮罩單元片材部220附著於邊緣框架部210的方式製造,而是可以使用在邊緣框架部210的中空區域R部分直接形成與邊緣框架部210成為一體的柵格框架(相當於柵格片材部223、225)的框架。這種形態的框架也包括至少一個遮罩單元區域CR,可以使遮罩100與遮罩單元區域CR對應,以製造框架一體型遮罩。On the other hand, according to another embodiment, the frame is not manufactured by attaching the mask
以下,對框架一體型遮罩的製造過程進行說明。Hereinafter, the manufacturing process of the frame-integrated mask will be described.
首先,可以提供圖4及圖5中所述的框架200。圖6是示出本發明的一實施例涉及的框架200的製造過程的概略圖。First, the
參照圖6(a),提供邊緣框架部210。邊緣框架部210可以是包括中空區域R的方框形狀。6(a), an
其次,參照圖6(b),製造遮罩單元片材部220。使用壓延、電鑄或者其他的成膜工藝製造平面狀的片材之後,基於雷射劃綫、蝕刻等去除遮罩單元區域CR部分,從而可以製造 遮罩單元片材部220。本說明書中,以形成6×5的遮罩單元區域CR(CR11~CR56)為例進行說明。可以存在5個第一柵格片材部223與4個第二柵格片材部225。Next, referring to FIG. 6( b ), the mask
然後,可以使遮罩單元片材部220與邊緣框架部210對應。在對應的過程中,可以在拉伸F1~F4遮罩單元片材部220的所有側部以使遮罩單元片材部220平坦伸展的狀態下,使邊緣片材部221與邊緣框架部210對應。在一側部也能以多個點(作為圖6(b)的例,1~3點)夾持遮罩單元片材部220並進行拉伸。另一方面,也可以不是所有側部,而是沿著一部分側部方向,拉伸F1、F2遮罩單元片材部220。Then, the mask
其次,使遮罩單元片材部220與邊緣框架部210對應時,可以將遮罩單元片材部220的邊緣片材部221以焊接W方式附著。優選地,焊接W所有側部,以便遮罩單元片材部220牢固地附著於邊緣框架部210。應當最大限度地接近框架部210的角部側進行焊接W,才能最大限度地減少邊緣框架部210和遮罩單元片材部220之間的翹起空間,並提升黏著性。焊接W部分可以以線(line)或者點(spot)形狀生成,具有與遮罩單元片材部220相同的材料,並可以成為將邊緣框架部210和遮罩單元片材部220連接成一體的媒介。Next, when the mask
圖7是示出本發明的另一實施例涉及的框架的製造過程的概略圖。圖6的實施例首先製造具備遮罩單元區域CR的遮罩單元片材部220,然後附著於邊緣框架部210,而圖7的實施例將平面狀的片材附著於邊緣框架部210後形成遮罩單元區域CR部分。Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a manufacturing process of a frame according to another embodiment of the present invention. The embodiment of FIG. 6 first manufactures the mask
首先,如圖6(a)所示之方法提供包括中空區域R的邊緣框架部210。First, the method shown in FIG. 6(a) provides an
其次,參照圖7(a),可以使平面狀的片材(平面狀的遮罩單元片材部220’)與邊緣框架部210對應。遮罩單元片材部220’是還未形成遮罩單元區域CR的平面狀態。在對應過程中,可以在拉伸F1~F4遮罩單元片材部220’的所有側部以使遮罩單元片材部220’平坦伸展狀態下,與邊緣框架部210對應。在一側部也能以多個點(作為圖7(a)的例,1~3點)夾持單元片材部220’並進行拉伸。另一方面,也可以不是所有側部,而是沿著一部分側部方向,拉伸F1、F2遮罩單元片材部220’。Next, referring to Fig. 7(a), a planar sheet (a planar mask unit sheet portion 220') can be made to correspond to the
然後,使遮罩單元片材部220’與邊緣框架部210對應時,可以焊接W方式附著遮罩單元片材部220’的邊緣部分。優選地,焊接W所有側部,以便遮罩單元片材部220’牢固地附著於邊緣框架部220。應當最大限度地接近邊緣框架部210的角部側進行焊接W,才能最大限度地減少邊緣框架部210和遮罩單元片材部220’之間的翹起空間,並提升黏著性。焊接W部分可以以線(line)或者點(spot)形狀生成,與遮罩單元片材部220’具有相同材料,並可以成為將邊緣框架部210和遮罩單元片材部220’連接成一體的媒介。Then, when the mask unit sheet portion 220' corresponds to the
其次,參照圖7(b),在平面狀的片材(平面狀的遮罩單元片材部220’)上形成遮罩單元區域CR。基於雷射劃線、蝕刻等去除遮罩單元區域CR部分的片材,從而可以形成遮罩單元區域CR。本說明書中,以形成6×5的遮罩單元區域CR(CR11~CR56)為例進行說明。若形成遮罩單元區域CR,則可以構成遮罩單元片材部220,其中,與邊緣框架部210焊接W的部分成為邊緣片材部221,並且遮罩單元片材部220具備5個第一柵格片材部223與4個第二柵格片材部225。Next, referring to Fig. 7(b), a mask unit region CR is formed on a planar sheet (a planar mask unit sheet portion 220'). The sheet material in the part of the mask unit region CR is removed based on laser scribing, etching, etc., so that the mask unit region CR can be formed. In this specification, a 6×5 mask unit area CR (CR11~CR56) is formed as an example for description. If the mask unit area CR is formed, the mask
圖8是示出現有的用於形成高解析度OLED的遮罩的概略圖。Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a conventional mask for forming a high-resolution OLED.
為實現高解析度的OLED,圖案的尺寸逐漸變小,藉此所使用的遮罩金屬膜的厚度也有必要變薄。如圖8(a)所示,若要實現高解析度的OLED像素6,則應該縮小遮罩10’上的像素間距與像素尺寸(PD->PD')。另一方面,為了防止因陰影效應導致的OLED像素6的沉積不均勻,有必要使遮罩10’的圖案傾斜地形成14。然而,在約30~50㎛左右厚度T1之較厚的遮罩10’上傾斜地形成圖案14的過程中,由於難以進行與細微像素間距PD'與像素尺寸匹配的圖案化13,因此將成為加工工藝中產率變差的原因。換而言之,為了具有細微的像素間距PD'的同時傾斜地形成圖案14,需要使用較薄厚度的遮罩10’。In order to achieve a high-resolution OLED, the size of the pattern gradually becomes smaller, so the thickness of the mask metal film used must also be thinner. As shown in Fig. 8(a), if a high-
特別是,為了實現UHD級別的高解析度,如圖8(b)所示,只有使用約為20μm以下厚度T2之較薄的遮罩10’,才能夠進行細微的圖案化。另一方面,為了實現UHD以上的超高解析度,可以考慮使用具有10μm左右厚度T2的較薄的遮罩10’。In particular, in order to achieve a UHD-level high resolution, as shown in Fig. 8(b), only a thin mask 10' with a thickness T2 of about 20 µm or less can be used for fine patterning. On the other hand, in order to achieve ultra-high resolution above UHD, a thin mask 10' with a thickness T2 of about 10 µm can be considered.
圖9是示出本發明的一實施例涉及的遮罩100的概略圖。FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a
遮罩100可包括形成有多個遮罩圖案P的遮罩單元C與遮罩單元C周邊的虛設部DM。如前所述,可使用基於壓延工藝、電鑄等生成之金屬片材來製造遮罩100,遮罩100上可形成有一個單元C。虛設部DM對應於除了單元C以外的遮罩膜110[遮罩金屬膜110]部分,可以只包括遮罩膜110或可包括形成有與遮罩圖案P相似形態的預定的虛設部圖案的遮罩膜110。虛設部DM與遮罩100的邊緣對應,因此虛設部DM的一部分或者全部可附著於框架200[遮罩單元片材部220]上。The
遮罩圖案P的寬度可以小於40μm,遮罩100的厚度可以約為2~50μm。由於框架200具備多個遮罩單元區域CR(CR11~CR56),因此也可以具有多個遮罩100,該遮罩100具有與各個遮罩單元區域CR(CR11~CR56)分別對應的遮罩單元C(C11~56)。The width of the mask pattern P may be less than 40 μm, and the thickness of the
由於遮罩100的一面101是與框架200接觸進行附著的面,因此優選為平坦形狀。該一面101藉由後面所述之平坦化工藝變為平坦的同時可進行鏡面化。遮罩100的另一面102可以與後面所述之模板50的一面相對。Since one
下面,對製造框架一體型遮罩的一系列工藝進行說明,該工藝在製造遮罩金屬膜110’之後,將其支撐在模板50上以製造遮罩100,且將支撐有遮罩100的模板50裝載於框架200上,並使遮罩100附著於框架200上,藉以製造框架一體型遮罩。Hereinafter, a series of processes for manufacturing a frame-integrated mask will be described. After the mask metal film 110' is manufactured, it is supported on the
圖10是示出本發明的一實施例涉及的以壓延(rolling)方式製造遮罩金屬膜的過程的概略圖。圖11是示出本發明的另一實施例涉及的以電鑄(electroforming)方式製造遮罩金屬膜的過程的概略圖。FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a process of manufacturing a mask metal film by a rolling method according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a schematic view showing a process of manufacturing a mask metal film by electroforming according to another embodiment of the present invention.
首先,可以準備遮罩金屬膜110。作為一實施例,可以壓延方式準備遮罩金屬膜110。First, the
參照圖10(a),可以將基於壓延工藝生成的金屬片材作為遮罩金屬膜110’來使用。基於壓延工藝制得的金屬片材在製造工藝上厚度為數十至數百μm。如前面所述的圖8中,為了實現UHD級別的高解析度,只有使用厚度為約20μm以下之較薄的遮罩金屬膜110,才能夠進行細微的圖案化,為了實現UHD以上的超高解析度,需要使用厚度為約10μm之較薄的遮罩金屬膜110。然而,由壓延(rolling)工藝生成的遮罩金屬膜110’具有約25~500μm的厚度,因此有必要使厚度變為更薄。Referring to Fig. 10(a), a metal sheet produced based on a rolling process can be used as a mask metal film 110'. The thickness of the metal sheet produced based on the calendering process is tens to hundreds of μm in the manufacturing process. As shown in Figure 8, in order to achieve high resolution at the UHD level, only a thin
因此,還可以執行對遮罩金屬膜110’一面進行平坦化PS的工藝。在此,平坦化PS是指對遮罩金屬膜110’的一面(上面)進行鏡面化的同時去除遮罩金屬膜110’的上部的一部分以使厚度變薄。平坦化PS可基於CMP(Chemical Mechanical Polishing)方法執行,只要是公知的CMP方法,無需特別限制均可使用。另一方面,可藉由化學濕蝕刻(chemical wet etching)或者乾蝕刻(dry etching)方法來縮減遮罩金屬膜110’的厚度。除此以外,還可以使用使遮罩金屬膜110’的厚度變薄的可平坦化之其他工藝,對其沒有特別限制。Therefore, it is also possible to perform a process of planarizing PS on one side of the mask metal film 110'. Here, the flattening PS means that one surface (upper surface) of the mask metal film 110' is mirror-finished and a part of the upper part of the mask metal film 110' is removed to make the thickness thinner. The planarization PS can be performed based on the CMP (Chemical Mechanical Polishing) method, and as long as it is a well-known CMP method, it can be used without special restrictions. On the other hand, the thickness of the mask metal film 110' can be reduced by chemical wet etching or dry etching. In addition to this, other processes that can be planarized to thin the thickness of the mask metal film 110' can also be used, and there is no particular limitation on it.
在執行平坦化PS的過程中,作為一列,在CMP過程中,可控制遮罩金屬膜110’之上表面的表面粗糙度Ra。優選地,可進行使表面粗糙度進一步減少的鏡面化。或者,作為其他例子,藉由化學濕蝕刻或者乾蝕刻過程進行平坦化PS之後,可追加進行個別的CMP工藝等的拋光工藝,以此來減少表面粗糙度Ra。In the process of performing the planarization PS, as a column, during the CMP process, the surface roughness Ra of the upper surface of the mask metal film 110' can be controlled. Preferably, mirroring can be performed to further reduce the surface roughness. Or, as another example, after the PS is planarized by a chemical wet etching or a dry etching process, a separate polishing process such as a CMP process may be additionally performed to reduce the surface roughness Ra.
如此,可以使遮罩金屬膜110’的厚度減少至約50μm以下。藉此,遮罩金屬膜110的厚度優選約為2μm至50μm,更優選地,厚度可以約為5μm至20μm。然而,並非局限於此。In this way, the thickness of the mask metal film 110' can be reduced to about 50 µm or less. Thereby, the thickness of the
參照圖10(b),其與圖10(a)相同,可藉由減少基於壓延工藝製造的遮罩金屬膜110’的厚度來製造遮罩金屬膜110。惟,遮罩金屬膜110’是在藉由後面所述的模板50上夾設臨時黏合部55以被黏合的狀態下,執行平坦化PS工藝以縮減厚度。Referring to FIG. 10(b), which is the same as FIG. 10(a), the
作為其他實施例,可以電鑄方式準備遮罩金屬膜110。As another embodiment, the
參照圖11(a),準備導電性基材21。為了執行電鑄(electroforming),母板的基材21可以是導電性材料。電鑄時,母板可以作為陰極(cathode)電極來使用。Referring to Fig. 11(a), a
作為導電性材料,金屬可以在表面生成金屬氧化物,可以在製造金屬過程中流入有雜質,多晶矽基材可以存在夾雜物或者晶界(Grain Boundary),導電性高分子基材含有雜質的可能性高,且強度、耐酸性等可能脆弱。將諸如金屬氧化物、雜質、夾雜物、晶界等的妨礙在母板(或者陰極)表面均勻形成電場的要素稱為”缺陷”(Defect)。由於缺陷(Defect),無法對上述材料的陰極施加均勻電場,從而可使部分鍍膜110(遮罩金屬膜110)不均勻地形成。As a conductive material, metals can generate metal oxides on the surface, impurities can flow into the metal during the manufacturing process, polysilicon substrates can have inclusions or grain boundaries, and conductive polymer substrates may contain impurities. High, and may be weak in strength and acid resistance. Elements such as metal oxides, impurities, inclusions, and grain boundaries that hinder the uniform formation of an electric field on the surface of the mother board (or cathode) are called "defects". Due to a defect, a uniform electric field cannot be applied to the cathode of the above-mentioned material, so that a part of the plating film 110 (the mask metal film 110) may be formed unevenly.
在實現UHD級別以上的超高畫質像素中,鍍膜及鍍膜圖案(遮罩圖案P)的不均勻,有可能對形成像素帶來不良影響。例如,目前QHD畫質的情況為500~600 PPI(pixel per inch),像素尺寸達到約30~50㎛,4K UHD、8K UHD高畫質的情況具有比前者高的~860 PPI、~1600 PPI等的解析度。直接適用於VR機器上的微顯示器或者***到VR機器而使用的微顯示器以約2000 PPI以上級別的超高畫質為目標,像素的尺寸約為5~10μm。適用於其中的FMM、陰影遮罩的圖案寬度可以形成為數μm至數十μm尺寸,優選小於30μm的尺寸,因此數μm尺寸的缺陷也是在遮罩的圖案尺寸中佔據很大比重的尺寸。另一方面,為了去除上述材料的陰極的缺陷,可以進行用於去除金屬氧化物、雜質等的附加的工藝,該過程中有可能又引發陰極材料被蝕刻等的其他缺陷。In the ultra-high image quality pixels above the UHD level, the unevenness of the coating and the coating pattern (mask pattern P) may adversely affect the formation of pixels. For example, the current QHD image quality is 500~600 PPI (pixel per inch), and the pixel size is about 30~50㎛. The high image quality of 4K UHD and 8K UHD has ~860 PPI and ~1600 PPI higher than the former. And other resolutions. The microdisplay directly applicable to the microdisplay on the VR machine or the microdisplay used when inserted into the VR machine aims at the ultra-high image quality above about 2000 PPI, and the pixel size is about 5~10μm. The pattern width of the FMM and shadow mask suitable for it can be formed into a size of several μm to several tens of μm, preferably less than 30 μm. Therefore, defects of a few μm size are also a size that occupies a large proportion of the pattern size of the mask. On the other hand, in order to remove the defects of the cathode material of the above-mentioned materials, additional processes for removing metal oxides, impurities, etc. may be performed, which may cause other defects such as etching of the cathode material.
因此,本發明可以使用單晶材料的母板(或者陰極)。特別是,優選為單晶矽材料。為具有導電性,可以對單晶矽材料的母板進行1019 /cm3 以上的高濃度摻雜。摻雜可以對整個母板進行,也可以僅對母板的表面部分進行。Therefore, the present invention can use a mother board (or cathode) of a single crystal material. In particular, it is preferably a single crystal silicon material. In order to have conductivity, a high concentration of 10 19 /cm 3 or more can be doped to the mother board of single crystal silicon material. Doping can be performed on the entire motherboard or only on the surface of the motherboard.
另一方面,單晶材料可使用Ti、Cu、Ag等金屬;GaN、SiC、GaAs、GaP、AlN、InN、InP、Ge等半導體;石墨(graphite)、石墨烯(graphene)等碳材料;包含CH3 NH3 PbCl3 、CH3 NH3 PbBr3 、CH3 NH3 PbI3 、SrTiO3 等之鈣鈦礦(perovskite)結構等超導電體用單晶陶瓷;飛行器零部件用單晶超耐熱合金等。金屬、碳材料基本上是導電性材料。對於半導體材料情形而言,為了具有導電性,可執行1019 /cm3 以上的高濃度摻雜。其他材料可藉由執行摻雜或形成氧空位(oxygen vacancy)等來形成導電性。摻雜可對母板的整體上進行,亦可僅對母板的表面部分進行。On the other hand, single crystal materials can use Ti, Cu, Ag and other metals; GaN, SiC, GaAs, GaP, AlN, InN, InP, Ge and other semiconductors; graphite (graphite), graphene (graphene) and other carbon materials; including superconductor CH 3 NH 3 PbCl 3, CH 3 NH 3 PbBr 3, CH 3 NH 3 PbI 3, SrTiO 3 , etc. perovskite (Transition of perovskite) single crystal ceramic structure; aircraft single crystal superalloy components with Wait. Metals and carbon materials are basically conductive materials. In the case of semiconductor materials, in order to have conductivity, high concentration doping of 10 19 /cm 3 or more can be performed. Other materials can be made conductive by performing doping or forming oxygen vacancy. The doping can be performed on the entire motherboard or only on the surface of the motherboard.
單晶材料由於沒有缺陷,電鑄時在表面全部形成均勻的電場,因此可生成均勻的鍍膜110。藉由均勻鍍膜而製成之框架一體型遮罩100、200可以進一步改善OLED像素的畫質水準。並且,由於無需進行去除、消除缺陷的附加工藝,可降低工藝費用,並提高生產性。Since the single crystal material has no defects, a uniform electric field is formed on the entire surface during electroforming, so that a
再次參照圖10(a),其次,將導電性基材21作為母板[陰極(Cathode Body)]來使用,且使陽極(未圖示)相隔開地佈置,並可在導電性基材21上基於電鑄形成鍍膜110[或者遮罩金屬膜110]。鍍膜110可形成於導電性基材21的露出的上表面與側面,該導電性基材21與陽極相對佈置且可作用有電場。不僅是導電性基材21的側面,就連導電性基材21的下表面的一部分上也可以形成有鍍膜110。10(a) again, secondly, the
其次,用雷射剪切D鍍膜110的邊緣部分或在鍍膜110上部形成光阻層,可以僅對露出之部分鍍膜110進行蝕刻並去除(D)。藉此,如圖10(b)所示,可以從導電性基材21分離鍍膜110。Secondly, by cutting the edge portion of the
另一方面,從導電性基材21分離鍍膜110之前,可進行熱處理H。本發明的特徵在於,在降低遮罩100的熱膨脹係數的同時,為防止遮罩100及遮罩圖案P因熱發生變形,從導電性基材21[或者母板、陰極]分離鍍膜110之前進行熱處理H。熱處理可在300℃至800℃的溫度下進行。On the other hand, before separating the
通常,相比基於壓延生成的恒範鋼薄板,基於電鑄生成的恒範鋼薄板的熱膨脹係數更高。因此,可藉由對恒範鋼薄板進行熱處理,以降低熱膨脹係數,但該熱處理過程中恒範鋼薄板會產生剝離、變形等。這是因為,由於僅對恒範鋼薄板進行熱處理或對僅在導電性基材21的上表面上臨時附著之恒範鋼薄板進行熱處理所產生之現象。然而,本發明中,不僅在導電性基材21的上表面而且還在側面與部分下表面上形成鍍膜110,因此即使進行熱處理H也不會發生剝離、變形等。換而言之,由於在導電性基材21與鍍膜110緊密地附著的狀態下進行熱處理,因此具有能夠防止熱處理引起的剝離、變形等且能夠穩定地進行熱處理之優點。Generally, the Hengfan steel sheet produced by electroforming has a higher thermal expansion coefficient than the Hengfan steel sheet produced by rolling. Therefore, the Hengfan steel sheet can be heat treated to reduce the coefficient of thermal expansion. However, the Hengfan steel sheet may peel off and deform during the heat treatment process. This is because of the phenomenon caused by the heat treatment of only the Hengfan steel sheet or the heat treatment of the Hengfan steel sheet temporarily attached only to the upper surface of the
由電鑄工藝生成的遮罩金屬膜110的厚度會比壓延工藝生成的遮罩金屬膜110的厚度更薄。藉此,還可以省略為縮減厚度而進行的平坦化PS工藝,但根據鍍敷的遮罩金屬膜110’的表面層的成份,結晶結構/細微結構的不同,蝕刻特性會不同,因此有必要藉由平坦化PS工藝來控制表面特性、厚度。The thickness of the
圖12至圖13是示出本發明的一實施例涉及的將遮罩金屬膜110黏合於模板50上並形成遮罩100,以製造遮罩支撐模板的過程的概略圖。FIGS. 12 to 13 are schematic diagrams showing the process of bonding the
參照圖12(a),可提供模板50(template)。模板50是一種遮罩100附著於模板50的一面並以被支撐的狀態移動之媒介。模板50的一面優選為平坦形狀,用以支撐平坦狀的遮罩100並使其移動。中心部50a與遮罩金屬膜110的遮罩單元C對應,邊緣部50b可以與遮罩金屬膜110的虛設部DM對應。模板50是大的平板形狀,其面積可大於遮罩金屬膜110,以使遮罩金屬膜110整體上得到支撐。Referring to Figure 12(a), a template 50 (template) may be provided. The
模板50優選由透明的材料構成,藉以使遮罩100與框架200對準並附著的過程中便於觀測視覺(vision)等。另一方面,若是透明的材料,則還可以使雷射透過。作為透明的材料,可以使用玻璃(glass)、氧化矽(silica)、耐熱玻璃、石英(quartz)、氧化鋁(Al2
O3
)、硼矽酸玻璃(borosilicate glass)、氧化鋯(zirconia)等材料。作為一例,模板50可以使用硼矽酸玻璃中具有優秀的耐熱性、化學耐久性、機械強度、透明性等的BOROFLOAT®
33材料。另一方面,BOROFLOAT®
33的熱膨脹係數約為3.3,與恆範鋼遮罩金屬膜110的熱膨脹係數差異小,且具有便於控制遮罩金屬膜110的優點。The
另一方面,模板50與遮罩金屬膜110接觸的一面可以是鏡面,以使與遮罩金屬膜110[或者遮罩100]之間的界面之間不產生空隙(air gap)。基於此,模板50的一面的表面粗糙度Ra可以為100nm以下。為了實現表面粗糙度Ra為100nm以下的模板50,模板50可以使用晶圓(wafer)。晶圓(wafer)的表面粗糙度Ra約為10nm,且市面上的產品較多,表面處理工藝已被習知,故可作為模板50使用。模板50的表面粗糙度Ra是nm級,因此不存在空隙AG或幾乎沒有空隙AG,藉以容易基於雷射焊接生成焊接焊珠WB,故對遮罩圖案P的對準誤差不產生影響。On the other hand, the contact surface of the
模板50上可形成有雷射貫穿孔51,以使從模板50的上部照射的雷射L到達遮罩100的焊接部(執行焊接的區域)。雷射貫穿孔51可與焊接部的位置及個數對應地形成於模板50上。焊接部可以規定的間隔在遮罩100的邊緣或虛設部DM的部分上佈置多個,因此雷射貫穿孔51亦可以與其對應且相隔規定間隔地形成多個。作為一例,焊接部在遮罩100的兩側(左側/右側)虛設部DM的部分以規定間隔佈置多個,因此雷射貫穿孔51亦可以在模板50的兩側(左側/右側)以規定間隔形成多個。The
雷射貫穿孔51並非一定與焊接部的位置及個數對應。例如,亦可以僅對雷射貫穿孔51中的一部分照射雷射L以進行焊接。另一方面,不與焊接部對應的雷射貫穿孔51中一部分在對準遮罩100與模板50時亦可代替對準標記而使用。若模板50的材料對雷射L光透明,則亦可以不形成雷射貫穿孔51。The laser through-
模板50的一面上可形成有臨時黏合部55。在遮罩100附著於框架200之前,臨時黏合部55使遮罩100[或者遮罩金屬膜110]臨時黏合於模板50的一面並被支撐在模板50上。A
臨時黏合部55可使用基於加熱可分離的黏合劑或者黏合片材(thermal release type),基於UV照射可分離的黏合劑或者黏合片材(UV release type)。The temporary
作為一例,臨時黏合部55可使用液態蠟(liquid wax)。液態蠟可以使用與在半導體晶圓拋光步驟等中使用的蠟相同的蠟,其種類沒有特別限制。作為用於控制與維持力有關的黏著力、耐衝擊性等之樹脂成份,液態蠟主要包含丙烯酸、醋酸乙烯酯、尼龍及各種聚合物等物質及溶劑。作為一例,臨時黏合部55作為樹脂成份可使用丙烯腈-丁二烯橡膠(ABR,Acrylonitrile butadiene rubber)且作為溶劑成份可使用含有n-丙醇的SKYLIQUID ABR-4016。液態蠟可使用旋轉塗布形成於臨時黏合部55上。As an example, liquid wax (liquid wax) can be used for the
作為液態蠟的臨時黏合部55在高於85℃~100℃的溫度下其黏性變低,而在低於85℃的溫度下黏性變大,一部分像固體一樣變硬,且可以使遮罩金屬膜110’與模板50固定並黏合。Temporary
其次,參照圖12(b),可以使遮罩金屬膜110’黏合於模板50上。將液態蠟加熱到85℃以上且使遮罩金屬膜110’接觸模板50之後,使遮罩金屬膜110’與模板50通過輥子之間以進行黏合。Next, referring to FIG. 12(b), the mask metal film 110' can be adhered to the
根據一實施例,在約120℃的溫度下對模板50烘焙(baking)60秒,使臨時黏合部55的溶劑氣化,並直接進行遮罩金屬膜的層壓(lamination)工藝。層壓可藉由以下過程執行,即,在一面形成有臨時黏合部55的模板50上裝載遮罩金屬膜110’,並將其通過約100℃的上部輥(roll)與約0℃的下部輥之間。其結果,遮罩金屬膜110’可藉由在模板50上夾設臨時黏合部55與模板50接觸。According to an embodiment, the
圖14是示出本發明的一實施例涉及的臨時黏合部55的放大截面的概略圖。作為又一例,臨時黏合部55可使用熱分離膠帶(thermal release tape)。熱分離膠帶是中間佈置有PET膜等的基膜56,基膜56的兩面佈置有可熱分離的黏著層57a、57b(thermal release adhesive),而黏著層57a、57b的外廓可佈置有分離膜/離型膜58a、58b。其中,基膜56的兩面上佈置的黏著層57a、57b的分離溫度可相互不同。FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing an enlarged cross-section of the
根據一實施例,在去除分離膜/離型膜58a、58b的狀態下,熱分離膠帶的下表面[第二黏著層57b]黏合於模板50上,熱分離膠帶的上表面[第一黏著層57a]可黏合於遮罩金屬膜110’上。第一黏著層57a與第二黏著層57b的分離溫度互不相同,因此在後面所述的圖17中,從遮罩100分離模板50時,隨著對第一黏著層57a加熱,遮罩100可從模板50及臨時黏合部55分離。According to one embodiment, with the separation film/
接著,進一步參照圖12(b),可以使遮罩金屬膜110’的一面平坦化PS。如前所述,經壓延工藝制得之遮罩金屬膜110’可藉由平坦化PS工藝縮減其厚度(110'->110)。另一方面,由電鑄工藝制得之遮罩金屬膜110也可以進行平坦化PS工藝,藉以控制其表面特性、厚度。Next, referring further to Fig. 12(b), one side of the mask metal film 110' can be flattened PS. As mentioned above, the mask metal film 110' produced by the calendering process can be reduced in thickness (110'->110) by the planarization PS process. On the other hand, the
藉此,如圖12(c)所示,隨著遮罩金屬膜110’的厚度縮減(110'->110),遮罩金屬膜110的厚度變為約5μm至20μm。Thereby, as shown in FIG. 12(c), as the thickness of the mask metal film 110' decreases (110'->110), the thickness of the
其次,參照圖13(d),在遮罩金屬膜110上部可以進行雷射圖案化LE。在遮罩金屬膜110的上部或下部可以照射雷射以使雷射透過模板50。基於照射雷射之雷射圖案化LE的結果,在遮罩金屬膜110上能夠形成遮罩圖案P,除了遮罩圖案P以外,還可以形成對準圖案、虛設部圖案、防皺圖案等。Next, referring to FIG. 13(d), the laser patterning LE can be performed on the upper part of the
雖然可以基於雷射圖案化LE使遮罩圖案P具有倒錐形,但並非局限於此。雷射圖案化LE的優點是可藉由簡單的工藝形成具有所需尺寸與分辨率之遮罩圖案P。雷射可具有毫微秒、飛秒、皮秒的脈寬。Although the mask pattern P can have an inverted cone shape based on the laser patterning LE, it is not limited to this. The advantage of the laser patterning LE is that the mask pattern P with the required size and resolution can be formed by a simple process. The laser can have a pulse width of nanoseconds, femtoseconds, and picoseconds.
具有數皮秒以上脈寬的皮秒雷射光束以非熱反應的光化學反應為主,因此具有能夠實現高精密加工的特性。具有數飛秒以上的脈寬的飛秒雷射光束當放大時可生成相當於1012 的兆瓦的輸出,故可以對任意材料進行加工。又,飛秒雷射光束可實現即使雷射不匯聚到一個點上,也能夠使光子能量聚集到一個點上之效果,就是說能夠執行如此精密度高的加工。A picosecond laser beam with a pulse width of several picoseconds or more is dominated by non-thermal photochemical reactions, so it has the characteristics of enabling high-precision processing. A femtosecond laser beam with a pulse width of several femtoseconds or more can generate an output equivalent to 10 12 megawatts when enlarged, so any material can be processed. In addition, the femtosecond laser beam can achieve the effect of focusing the photon energy on one point even if the laser does not converge on one point, that is, it can perform such high-precision processing.
為了使遮罩圖案P整體上具有倒錐形或者錐形,可以沿遮罩金屬膜110的厚度方向位置間歇或連續地照射一種雷射,也可以交替地照射多種雷射。作為一例,為了形成倒錐形之遮罩圖案P,將焦點範圍寬之雷射照射到遮罩金屬膜110內部的上部以除去局部,且可以朝遮罩金屬膜110內部的下部照射焦點範圍漸漸變窄之雷射以除去局部。又,作為一例,可以將具有毫微秒的脈寬之雷射照射到遮罩金屬膜110的上部位置,且將具有飛秒的脈寬之雷射照射到遮罩金屬膜110的的中間位置,並將具有皮秒的脈寬之雷射照射到遮罩金屬膜110之下部位置。In order to make the mask pattern P have an inverted cone or cone as a whole, one type of laser may be irradiated intermittently or continuously along the thickness direction of the
另一方面,也可以組合進行雷射圖案化LE與蝕刻工藝以使遮罩圖案P整體上具有倒錐形或者錐形。作為一例,在遮罩金屬膜110上部用光阻劑等形成絕緣部(未圖示)之後,以遮罩金屬膜不被貫穿的程度進行蝕刻且使厚度變薄。蝕刻可以以相對較寬的寬度進行。接著,進行雷射圖案化LE以使遮罩金屬膜110被貫穿。相較於蝕刻,雷射圖案化LE以較窄的寬度進行。因此,進行蝕刻、雷射圖案化LE而被去除的部分會相接,故形成遮罩圖案P。On the other hand, it is also possible to combine the laser patterning LE and the etching process so that the mask pattern P has an inverted cone shape or a cone shape as a whole. As an example, after forming an insulating portion (not shown) with a photoresist or the like on the
其次,參照圖13(e),結束用於支撐遮罩100的模板50之製造。被雷射圖案化LE之遮罩金屬膜110部分構成遮罩圖案P,可以製造形成有多個遮罩圖案P之遮罩100。Next, referring to FIG. 13(e), the manufacture of the
由於框架200具備多個遮罩單元區域CR(CR11~CR56),因此具有與各個遮罩單元區域CR(CR11~CR56)分別對應的遮罩單元C(C11~56)之遮罩100也可以是多個。另一方面,可具備分別支撐多個遮罩100的多個模板50。Since the
圖15是示出本發明的一實施例涉及的將遮罩支撐模板裝載於框架上的過程的概略圖。15 is a schematic diagram showing a process of mounting a mask support template on a frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.
參照圖15,模板50可藉由真空吸盤90被移送。用真空吸盤90吸附黏合有遮罩100的模板50的面之相反面並進行移送。真空吸盤90可以與向x、y、z、θ軸移動的移動手段(未圖示)連接。另一方面,真空吸盤90可連接於吸附模板50的狀態下進行翻轉(flip)之翻轉手段(未圖示)。如圖15的(b)所示,真空吸盤90即使在吸附模板50並使其翻轉之後向框架200移送模板50的過程中,也不會影響遮罩100的黏合狀態與對準狀態。Referring to FIG. 15, the
圖16是示出本發明一實施例涉及的將模板裝載於框架上以使遮罩與框架的單元區域對應的狀態的概略圖。圖16雖示出將一個遮罩100與單元區域CR對應/附著的例子,但也可以進行將多個遮罩100同時與所有單元區域CR分別對應以使遮罩100附著於框架200上的過程。此時,可具有用於分別支撐多個遮罩100的多個模板50。16 is a schematic view showing a state in which a template is mounted on a frame so that a mask corresponds to a unit area of the frame according to an embodiment of the present invention. Although FIG. 16 shows an example in which one
其次,參照圖16,可以使遮罩100與框架200的一個遮罩單元區域CR對應。可藉由將模板50裝載於框架200[或者遮罩單元片材部220]上來實現遮罩100與遮罩單元區域CR的對應。控制模板50/真空吸盤90的位置的同時通過顯微鏡觀察遮罩100是否與遮罩單元區域CR對應。由於模板50擠壓遮罩100,因此遮罩100與框架200可緊密地抵接。Next, referring to FIG. 16, the
另一方面,在框架200下部亦可以佈置下部支撐體70。下部支撐體70具有可進入框架邊緣部210的中空區域R內部的尺寸且具有平坦的形狀。另一方面,下部支撐體70的上面亦可形成有與遮罩單元片材部220的形狀對應的規定支撐槽(未圖示)。此時,邊緣片材部221、第一柵格片材部223及第二柵格片材部225***支撐槽內,藉以使遮罩單元片材部220更好地固定。On the other hand, a
下部支撐體70可擠壓與遮罩100接觸的遮罩單元區域CR的相反面。即,下部支撐體70沿上部方向支撐遮罩單元片材部220,藉以防止遮罩100的附著過程中遮罩單元片材部220向下部下垂。與此同時,下部支撐體70與模板50以相互相反的方向擠壓遮罩100的邊緣部分及框架200[或者遮罩單元片材部220],故不會破壞遮罩100的對準狀態並使其保持對準。The
如此,僅藉由在模板50上附著遮罩100且將模板50裝載於框架200上就可以完成遮罩100與框架200的遮罩單元區域CR對應的過程,此過程不會對遮罩100施加任何拉伸力。In this way, only by attaching the
接著,向遮罩100照射雷射L,以使遮罩100藉由雷射焊接附著於框架200。被雷射焊接的遮罩的焊接部部分上生成焊接焊珠WB,焊接焊珠WB可具有與遮罩100/框架200相同的材料且與遮罩100/框架200連接成一體。Next, the laser L is irradiated to the
圖17是示出本發明的一實施例涉及的將遮罩100附著於框架200上之後分離遮罩100與模板50的過程的概略圖。FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing a process of separating the
參照圖17,將遮罩100附著於框架200之後,可分離(debonding)遮罩100與模板50。遮罩100與模板50之間的分離可藉由對臨時黏合部55進行加熱ET、化學處理CM、施加超聲波US、施加UV中的至少一個來實現。由於遮罩100保持與框架200附著的狀態,因此可以只抬起模板50。作為一例,若施加比85℃~100℃高的熱ET,則臨時黏合部55的黏性下降,且遮罩100與模板50的黏著力邊弱,故可以分離遮罩100與模板50。作為其他例子,將臨時黏合部55浸漬CM於IPA、丙酮、乙醇等化學物質中,藉以由溶解、去除臨時黏合部55等方式分離遮罩100與模板50。作為又一例,若施加超聲波US或施加UVUV,則遮罩100與模板50間的黏著力變弱,故可使遮罩100與模板50分離。Referring to FIG. 17, after the
進一步而言,由於使遮罩100與模板50黏合的臨時黏合部55是TBDB黏合材料(temporary bonding & debonding adhesive),故可以使用各種分離(debonding)方法。Furthermore, since the
作為一例,可使用基於化學處理CM的溶劑剝離(Solvent Debonding)方法。藉由溶劑(solvent)的滲透導致臨時黏合部55溶解以實現剝離。此時,由於遮罩100上形成有圖案P,因此溶劑將通過遮罩圖案P及遮罩100與模板50間的界面滲透。溶劑剝離可在常溫(room temperature)下進行且無需其他的複雜剝離設備,故相比於其他剝離方法具有經濟性。As an example, a solvent stripping (Solvent Debonding) method based on chemical treatment CM can be used. The penetration of the solvent causes the temporary
作為又一例,可使用基於加熱ET的熱剝離(Heat Debonding)方法。用高溫的熱來誘導臨時黏合部55分解,若遮罩100與模板50間的黏著力減弱,則可以向上下方向或者左右方向進行剝離。As another example, a heat debonding (Heat Debonding) method based on heating ET can be used. The high-temperature heat induces the decomposition of the temporary
作為又一例,可使用基於加熱ET、施加UVUV等的剝離黏合劑之剝離(Peelable Adhesive Debonding)方法。若臨時黏合部55是熱分離膠帶,則可藉由剝離黏合劑之剝離方法進行剝離,該方法與熱剝離方法相同,無需在高溫下進行熱處理並無需昂貴的熱處理設備,且工藝相對簡單。As another example, a Peelable Adhesive Debonding method based on heating ET, applying UVUV, etc. can be used. If the temporary
作為又一例,可以使用基於化學處理CM、施加超聲波US、施加UV等的常溫剝離(Room Temperature Debonding)方法。若對遮罩100或者模板50的一部分(中心部)進行non-sticky處理,則只有邊緣部分藉由臨時黏合部55被黏合。另一方面,剝離時邊緣部分上有溶劑滲透,導致臨時黏合部55被溶解,藉以進行剝離。該方法具有以下優點:在進行黏合與剝離的過程中,除了遮罩100、模板50的邊緣區域以外的剩餘部分不會發生直接損傷或者剝離時由於黏合材料殘渣(residue)引起的缺陷等。另一方面,該方法與熱剝離方法不同,由於剝離時無需進行高溫的熱處理過程,故具有能夠相對減少工藝費用的優點。As another example, a room temperature debonding (Room Temperature Debonding) method based on chemical treatment of CM, application of ultrasonic wave US, application of UV, and the like can be used. If a part (central part) of the
圖18是示出本發明的一實施例涉及的將遮罩100附著於框架200上的狀態的概略圖。FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram showing a state where the
參照圖18,一個遮罩100可附著於框架200的一個單元區域CR上。Referring to FIG. 18, one
由於框架200的遮罩單元片材部220具有薄的厚度,因此在對遮罩100施加拉伸力的狀態下,附著於遮罩單元片材部220時,遮罩100中殘存的拉伸力作用於遮罩單元片材部220及遮罩單元區域CR,有可能使它們變形。因此,應該在對遮罩100不施加拉伸力的狀態下,將遮罩100附著於遮罩單元片材部220。本發明單單藉由在模板50上附著遮罩100且將模板50裝載於框架200上就可以完成使遮罩100與框架200的遮罩單元區域CR對應之過程,此過程對遮罩100不施加任何拉伸力。由此,可以防止因施加到遮罩100的拉伸力作為張力(tension)反向作用於框架200而導致框架200(或者遮罩單元片材部220)變形。Since the mask
現有的圖1的遮罩10包括6個單元C1~C6,因此具有較長的長度,而本發明的遮罩100包括一個單元C,因此具有較短的長度,因此PPA(pixel position accuracy)扭曲的程度會變小。假設包括多個單元C1~C6、…的遮罩10的長度為1m,並且在1m的總長度中發生10μm的PPA誤差,則本發明的遮罩100可以隨著相對長度減小(相當於單元C數量減少)而使上述誤差範圍成為1/n。例如,若本發明的遮罩100長度為100mm,則該長度從現有的遮罩10的1m減小至1/10,因此在100mm的總長度中發生1μm的PPA誤差,使對準誤差顯著下降。The existing
另一方面,遮罩100具備多個單元C,若即使各個單元C與框架200的各個單元區域CR對應,對準誤差仍處於最小化範圍內,則遮罩100也可以與框架200的多個遮罩單元區域CR對應。或者,具有多個單元C的遮罩100也可以與一個遮罩單元區域CR對應。在這種情況下,考慮到基於對準的工藝時間和生產性,遮罩100宜具備盡可能少量的單元C。On the other hand, the
對於本發明而言,由於只需匹配遮罩100的一個單元C並確認對準狀態即可,因此與同時匹配多個單元C(C1~C6)並需要確認全部對準狀態的現有方法相比,可以顯著縮短製造時間。For the present invention, since only one cell C of the
即,本發明的框架一體型遮罩的製造方法藉由將6個遮罩100中包含之各個單元C11~C16分別與一個單元區域CR11~CR16對應並確認各個對準狀態之6次過程,與同時匹配6個單元C1~C6並需要同時確認6個單元C1~C6的對準狀態之現有方法相比,能夠明顯縮短時間。That is, the manufacturing method of the frame-integrated mask of the present invention uses 6 processes of corresponding each cell C11~C16 included in the 6
另一方面,在本發明的框架一體型遮罩的製造方法中,使30個遮罩100分別與30個單元區域CR(CR11~CR56)對應並進行對準之30次的過程的產品產率,會明顯高於使分別包括6個單元C1~C6的5個遮罩10(參照圖2(a))與框架20對應並進行對準之5次過程的現有產品的產率。由於在每次對應於6個單元C的區域中對6個單元C1~C6進行對準之現有方法是明顯繁瑣、困難的作業,因此產品產率低。On the other hand, in the manufacturing method of the frame-integrated mask of the present invention, 30
另一方面,在圖12(b)步驟中,如前所述,基於層壓工藝將遮罩金屬膜110黏合於模板50上時,遮罩金屬膜110上會施加有約100℃的溫度。基於此,遮罩金屬膜110在施加有部分拉伸力的狀態下黏合於模板50上。之後,遮罩100附著於框架200上,若模板50與遮罩100分離,則遮罩100將會收縮預定程度。On the other hand, in the step of FIG. 12(b), as described above, when the
當個遮罩100分別附著於與其對應的遮罩單元區域CR之後,使模板50與遮罩100分離時,多個遮罩100沿著相反方向施加收縮的張力,故該力被抵銷,因此在遮罩單元片材部220上不發生變形。例如,在附著於CR11單元區域的遮罩100與附著於CR12單元區域的遮罩100之間的第一柵格片材部223中,向附著於CR11單元區域的遮罩100的右側方向作用的張力與向附著於CR12單元區域的遮罩100的左側方向作用的張力相互抵消。由此,能夠最大限度地降低張力引起的框架200[或者遮罩單元片材部220]變形,從而能夠最大限度地降低遮罩100[或者遮罩圖案P]的對準誤差。When each
圖19是示出本發明之一實施例涉及之利用框架一體型遮罩100、200的OLED像素沉積裝置1000的概略圖。FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram showing an OLED
參照圖19,OLED像素沉積裝置1000包括:磁板300,其容納有磁體310,並且排布有冷卻水管350;沉積源供給部500,其從磁板300的下部供給有機物源600。19, the OLED
磁板300與沉積源供給部500之間可以***有用於沉積有機物源600的玻璃等目標基板900。目標基板900上可以以緊貼或非常接近的方式配置使有機物源600按不同像素沉積的框架一體型遮罩100、200[或者FMM]。磁體310可以產生磁場,並藉由磁場緊貼到目標基板900上。A
沉積源供給部500可以往返左右路徑並供給有機物源600,由沉積源供給部500供給的有機物源600可以通過形成於框架一體型遮罩100、200的圖案P並沉積於目標基板900的一側。通過框架一體型遮罩100、200的圖案P後之被沉積的有機物源600,可以用作OLED的像素700。The deposition
為了防止由於陰影效應(Shadow Effect)發生的像素700的不均勻沉積,框架一體型遮罩100、200的圖案可以傾斜地形成S[或者以錐形S形成]。沿著傾斜表面,在對角綫方向上通過圖案的有機物源600,也可以有助於像素700的形成,因此,能夠整體上厚度均勻地沉積像素700。In order to prevent the uneven deposition of the
在高於像素沉積工藝溫度的第一溫度下,遮罩100附著固定於框架200,因此即使提升至用於沉積像素工藝的溫度,也對遮罩圖案P的位置幾乎不構成影響,遮罩100和相鄰的遮罩100之間的PPA能夠保持為不超過3μm。At a first temperature higher than the temperature of the pixel deposition process, the
如前所述,本發明列舉了較佳實施例進行圖示和說明,但是不限於上述實施例,在不脫離本發明的精神的範圍內,該技術領域中具有通常知識者能夠進行各種變形和變更。這種變形及變更均落在本發明和所附的申請專利範圍之範圍內。As mentioned above, the present invention exemplifies preferred embodiments for illustration and description, but is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments. Within the scope not departing from the spirit of the present invention, those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field can make various modifications and change. Such deformations and changes fall within the scope of the present invention and the attached patent application.
10、10’:遮罩 11:遮罩膜 13:圖案化 14:形成圖案 20:框架 50:模板(template) 50a、50b:模板的中心部、邊緣部 51:雷射貫穿孔 55:臨時黏合部 70:下部支撐體 90:真空吸盤 100:遮罩 101、102:遮罩的一面、另一面 110、110’、110”:遮罩膜、遮罩金屬膜 200:框架 210:邊緣框架部 220、220’:遮罩單元片材部 221:邊緣片材部 223:第一柵格片材部 225:第二柵格片材部 300:磁板 310:磁體 350:冷却水管 500:沉積源供給部 600:有機物源 700:像素 900:目標基板 1000:OLED像素沉積裝置 C:單元、遮罩單元 C1~C6、CR11~CR16:單元 CM:化學處理 CR、CR11~CR56:遮罩單元區域 D1~D1''、D2~D2'':距離 DM:虛設部、遮罩虛設部 ET:施加熱 F1~F2:拉伸力 L:雷射 P:遮罩圖案 PD':像素間距 PS:平坦化工藝 R:邊緣框架部的中空區域 T1、T2:厚度 US:施加超聲波 UV:施加UV W:焊接 WB:焊接焊珠 10, 10’: Mask 11: Masking film 13: Patterning 14: Form a pattern 20: frame 50: template (template) 50a, 50b: the center and edge of the template 51: Laser through hole 55: Temporary bonding part 70: Lower support 90: vacuum suction cup 100: Mask 101, 102: one side and the other side of the mask 110, 110’, 110”: mask film, mask metal film 200: frame 210: edge frame 220, 220’: Mask unit sheet part 221: Edge sheet section 223: The first grid sheet part 225: The second grid sheet part 300: magnetic plate 310: Magnet 350: Cooling water pipe 500: Deposition Source Supply Department 600: Organic Source 700: pixels 900: target substrate 1000: OLED pixel deposition device C: unit, mask unit C1~C6, CR11~CR16: unit CM: Chemical treatment CR, CR11~CR56: Mask unit area D1~D1``, D2~D2'': distance DM: dummy part, mask dummy part ET: apply heat F1~F2: Stretching force L: Laser P: Mask pattern PD': pixel pitch PS: planarization process R: The hollow area of the edge frame T1, T2: thickness US: Apply ultrasound UV: apply UV W: welding WB: welding beads
圖1是示出現有的OLED像素沉積用遮罩的概略圖。FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a conventional mask for OLED pixel deposition.
圖2是示出現有的將遮罩附著到框架之過程的概略圖。Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a process of attaching a mask to a frame in the prior art.
圖3是示出在現有的拉伸遮罩的過程中,發生單元之間的對準誤差的概略圖。Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram showing alignment errors between units that occur in the process of stretching a mask in the prior art.
圖4是示出本發明的一實施例涉及的框架一體型遮罩的主視圖與側截面圖。4 is a front view and a side sectional view showing a frame-integrated mask according to an embodiment of the present invention.
圖5是示出本發明的一實施例涉及的框架的主視圖與側截面圖。Fig. 5 is a front view and a side sectional view showing a frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.
圖6是示出本發明的一實施例涉及的框架的製造過程的概略圖。Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a manufacturing process of a frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.
圖7是示出本發明的另一實施例涉及的框架的製造過程的概略圖。Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a manufacturing process of a frame according to another embodiment of the present invention.
圖8是示出現有的用於形成高解析度OLED的遮罩的概略圖。Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a conventional mask for forming a high-resolution OLED.
圖9是示出本發明的一實施例涉及的遮罩的概略圖。Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention.
圖10是示出本發明的一實施例涉及的以壓延(rolling)方式製造遮罩金屬膜之過程的概略圖。FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a process of manufacturing a mask metal film by a rolling method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
圖11是示出本發明的另一實施例涉及的以電鑄(electroforming)方式製造遮罩金屬膜之過程的概略圖。FIG. 11 is a schematic view showing a process of manufacturing a mask metal film by electroforming according to another embodiment of the present invention.
圖12至圖13是示出本發明的一實施例涉及的將遮罩金屬膜黏合於模板上並形成遮罩以製造遮罩支撐模板之過程的概略圖。12 to 13 are schematic diagrams showing a process of bonding a mask metal film on a template and forming a mask to manufacture a mask support template according to an embodiment of the present invention.
圖14是示出本發明的一實施例涉及的臨時黏合部的放大截面的概略圖。Fig. 14 is a schematic diagram showing an enlarged cross-section of a temporary bonding portion according to an embodiment of the present invention.
圖15是示出本發明的一實施例涉及的將遮罩支撐模板裝載於框架上之過程的概略圖。15 is a schematic diagram showing a process of loading a mask support template on a frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.
圖16是示出本發明一實施例涉及的將模板裝載於框架上以使遮罩與框架的單元區域對應之狀態的概略圖。Fig. 16 is a schematic view showing a state in which a template is mounted on a frame so that a mask corresponds to a unit area of the frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.
圖17是示出本發明的一實施例涉及的將遮罩附著於框架上之後分離遮罩與模板之過程的概略圖。FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing a process of separating the mask and the template after attaching the mask to the frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.
圖18是示出本發明的一實施例涉及的將遮罩附著於框架上之狀態的概略圖。Fig. 18 is a schematic view showing a state in which a mask is attached to a frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.
圖19是示出本發明的一實施例涉及的利用框架一體型遮罩的OLED像素沉積裝置的概略圖。19 is a schematic diagram showing an OLED pixel deposition apparatus using a frame-integrated mask according to an embodiment of the present invention.
50:模板(template) 50: template
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50b:邊緣部 50b: Edge
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