WO2016112663A1 - 制作阵列基板的方法和阵列基板 - Google Patents
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- Embodiments of the present invention relate to an array substrate for a display device, and more particularly to a method of fabricating an array substrate and an array substrate fabricated by the method.
- an organic thin film electroluminescent device an organic light emitting diode (OLED) unit and an active matrix organic light emitting diode (AMOLED) unit have good shock resistance and viewing angle.
- OLED organic light emitting diode
- AMOLED active matrix organic light emitting diode
- a pixel structure includes a pixel defining layer (PDL) for defining a pixel opening, and an OLED unit disposed on the pixel opening.
- the light-emitting layer disposed between the first electrode layer serving as the transparent anode layer and the second electrode serving as the metal cathode layer on the substrate is made of an organic semiconductor material, and sequentially includes an evaporation hole injection layer and a hole transport layer. And an electron injection layer.
- the OLED unit acquires an appropriate power supply, holes and electrons are injected from the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer, respectively, and then holes and electrons are conducted to the light-emitting layer, and radiation recombination occurs in the light-emitting layer, and the light-emitting layer is
- the outer electron absorbing carrier composite releases energy and is in an excited state to realize luminescence, and the emitted light is emitted from the pixel opening.
- Embodiments of the present invention provide a method of fabricating an array substrate and an array substrate fabricated by the method, which can reduce the number of patterning processes and reduce the number of masks used.
- a method of fabricating an array substrate including: a flat layer disposed on a thin film transistor layer; and a light emitting device disposed on the flat layer An electrode.
- the method includes the steps of forming a pixel defining layer for the first electrode, a via for a first electrode, and a spacer on a planar layer by a single patterning process using a single mask.
- the primary patterning process includes The following steps:
- the unremoved photoresist was peeled off.
- the intensity of the exposure light beam passing through the mask is different, so that After the exposure and development processes are performed, a fully retained portion of the photoresist, a first half of the photoresist remains, and a completely removed portion of the photoresist are formed.
- the photoresist is a positive photoresist
- the mask includes corresponding to the via, the pixel defining layer, and the spacer, respectively.
- the transmittance of the exposure beam in the first region is greater than the transmittance in the second region, and the transmittance in the second region is greater than the transmittance in the third region.
- a transmittance of the exposure beam in the first region is 100%, and a transmittance in a second region is 65% to 75%.
- the transmittance in the third region is zero.
- the first region is a through hole that passes through a thickness of the mask, and the thickness of the second region is smaller than a thickness of the third region.
- the mask further includes a fourth region corresponding to a surface used as a flat layer, and the exposure beam is transmitted through the fourth region The rate is greater than the transmittance in the third region and less than the transmittance in the second region.
- the transmittance of the exposure beam in the fourth region is 25% to 35%.
- a first electrode electrically connected to a drain of the thin film transistor layer is formed in the via hole and the pixel defining layer by a physical vapor deposition process, wherein The region where the pixel defining layer is located is formed with a depressed portion with respect to the surface of the flat layer.
- the photoresist is a negative photoresist
- the mask includes corresponding to the via, the pixel defining layer, and the spacer, respectively.
- the transmittance of the exposure beam in the fifth region is smaller than the transmittance in the sixth region, and the transmittance in the sixth region is smaller than the transmittance in the seventh region.
- the transmittance of the exposure beam in the fifth region is zero, and the transmittance in the sixth region is 25% to 35%.
- the transmittance of the seventh region is 100%.
- the thickness of the fifth region is greater than the thickness of the sixth region, and the seventh region is a through hole that passes through the thickness of the mask.
- the mask further includes an eighth region corresponding to a surface used as a flat layer, and the exposure light beam is transmitted through the eighth region The rate is smaller than the transmittance in the seventh region and greater than the transmittance in the sixth region.
- the transmittance of the exposure light beam in the eighth region is 65% to 75%.
- an array substrate is provided, which is fabricated by the method described in the various embodiments above.
- FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a method of forming a thin film transistor in a process of fabricating an array substrate according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention
- Figure 2 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a flat layer formed on the basis of Figure 1;
- 3a-3e are partial cross-sectional views showing the operation of forming a via, a pixel defining layer, and a spacer using a patterning process in accordance with the method of the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention on the basis of FIG. 2;
- Figure 4 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the first electrode layer formed on the basis of Figure 3e;
- FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view of a mask used in forming a via, a pixel defining layer, and a spacer using a patterning process in a method of fabricating an array substrate in accordance with a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- a method of fabricating an array substrate comprising: a planar layer disposed on the thin film transistor layer; and a first electrode for the light emitting device disposed on the planar layer .
- the method includes the steps of: forming a pixel defining layer for the first electrode, a via for a first electrode, and a pixel defining layer on a flat layer by a single patterning process using a single mask Separator.
- the use of a single mask to form a pixel defining layer, a via, and a spacer on the planar layer by one patterning process reduces the number of patterning processes and reduces the number of masks used, thereby simplifying the fabrication process of the array substrate and reducing the number of mask substrates. production cost.
- Figure 2 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the formation of a flat layer on the basis of Figure 1;
- Figures 3a-3e show the method of forming a via, pixel defining by a patterning process according to the method of the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention on the basis of Figure 2
- a partial cross-sectional view of the operation of the layers and spacers. 2 and 3a-3e, an embodiment of the present invention provides a method of fabricating an array substrate, the array substrate comprising: a flat layer 4 formed of a photosensitive organic resin material disposed on a thin film transistor layer, and a setting A first electrode 51 for the light emitting device on the flat layer 4.
- the method includes the steps of forming a pixel defining layer 42 for arranging the first electrode, a via 41 for a first electrode, and a spacer on the flat layer 4 by a single patterning process using a single mask 7. 43. Forming the pixel defining layer 42, the via 41, and the spacer 43 by a single patterning process using a single halftone or gray tone mask 7, reducing the number of patterning processes and reducing the number of masks 7 used, thereby simplifying the array substrate The production process reduces the production cost.
- an array substrate includes, for example, a substrate 1 made of glass or a transparent resin material, a buffer layer 21 formed on the substrate 1, and polysilicon formed on the buffer layer 21.
- a (P-Si) thin film and a plurality of thin film transistors, a gate insulating layer 22, an intermediate dielectric layer 23, and a passivation layer 24 formed on the polysilicon film.
- a silicon nitride (SiNx), silicon oxide (SiO2) film is sequentially deposited on the substrate 1 by a plasma chemical vapor deposition method to form a buffer layer 21; and an amorphous silicon (a-Si) film is deposited on the buffer layer 21;
- the amorphous silicon is converted into polysilicon (Poly-Si) by excimer laser annealing (Excimer Laser Anneal).
- Forming a polysilicon film then performing a polysilicon island photolithography process and a dry etching process to form a plurality of polysilicon islands required, one of which can be used as a storage capacitor electrically connected to the drain of the thin film transistor Capacitor electrode 31; thereafter, performing an N-channel doping process, for example, performing B+ doping to compensate for the threshold voltage Vth to fabricate a desired N-type channel; performing an n+ doping process,
- the polysilicon channel doping region 32 corresponding to the source and drain of the thin film transistor is formed as an active layer region, for example, the doping material is PHx+; thereafter, the gate insulating layer 22 is formed on the buffer layer 21.
- a process of forming a gate layer is performed.
- a desired gate 35 and another capacitor electrode 37 of the storage capacitor are formed by a thin film deposition process, a photolithography process, and an etch process; and a Lightly Doped Drain (LDD) is further adopted.
- the doping process forms an LDD doped region (sheet resistance transition region) 33 to reduce leakage current of the low temperature polysilicon thin film transistor; thereafter, a p+ doping process is performed to form a P-type channel in which the dopant material is B+.
- a process of forming via holes is performed. Specifically, after the p+ doping process is completed, SiNx and SiO2 materials are sequentially deposited, and an activation (hydrogenation) process is performed to form the intermediate dielectric layer 23; then, the intermediate dielectric layer is formed by a photolithography process and an etching process. A first lap via is formed in the gate insulating layer 23 and 23 .
- a wire bonding process is performed. Specifically, the Ti-Al-Ti metal material is deposited through the first via hole by a PVD deposition method; and the desired wiring layer 34 electrically connected to the source of the thin film transistor is obtained by a photolithography process and an etching process.
- a process of forming a passivation layer 24 is performed. Specifically, the SiNx thin film material is deposited by a CVD deposition method to form a passivation layer 24; and a second lap via 36 extending to the drain of the thin film transistor is formed in the passivation layer 24 by a photolithography process and an etching process. .
- a flat layer 4 is formed on the passivation layer 24 on the basis of FIG.
- the flat layer 4 is made of a photosensitive organic resin material, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
- the planarization layer 4 can be formed by depositing a thin film of silicon nitride (SiNx) and/or silicon oxide (SiO2) by a plasma chemical vapor deposition method.
- the primary patterning process comprises the steps of: coating a photoresist 6 on the planar layer 4, as shown in FIG. 3a; exposing and developing the photoresist 6 by using the mask 7. As shown in FIGS. 3b and 3c; a partial planar layer having different thicknesses is removed in different regions of the planar layer 4 by an etching process, as shown in FIG. 3d, thereby forming via holes 41 and spacers 43 on the flat layer. And the pixel defining layer 42; and stripping the unremoved photoresist as shown in Figure 3e.
- the pixel defining layer 44, the via 41, and the spacer 43 are formed by a single patterning process using a single mask 7, reducing the number of patterning processes and reducing the number of masks 7 used.
- the array substrate may be an array substrate based on an Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) unit or an Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode (AMOLED) unit.
- OLED Organic Light Emitting Diode
- AMOLED Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode
- the OLED unit includes a first electrode layer 5 serving as a transparent anode layer disposed on the pixel defining layer 42, a second electrode (not shown) as a metal cathode layer, and a light emitting layer between the two (not shown) show).
- the intensity of the exposure beam 10 passing through the mask 7 is different, so that exposure is performed.
- a photoresist completely remaining portion 63, a photoresist first half remaining portion 62, and a photoresist completely removed portion 61 are formed.
- the photoresist completely remaining portion 63 corresponds to the spacer 43
- the first half remaining portion 62 of the photoresist is associated with the pixel defining layer 42. correspond.
- the glue 7 has a different thickness.
- first half retention portion of the photoresist is not limited to indicating that the thickness of the remaining photoresist is the entire thickness of the original photoresist after performing the exposure and development processes. Half, but means that the thickness of the remaining photoresist is a part of the entire thickness of the original photoresist, for example, about 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, and the like.
- the photoresist 6 is a positive photoresist
- the mask 7 includes a first region 71 corresponding to the via 41, the pixel defining layer 42 and the spacer 43, respectively. Two regions 72 and a third region 73.
- the transmittance of the exposure beam 10 in the first region 71 is greater than the transmittance in the second region 72, and the transmittance 72 in the second region is greater than the transmittance in the third region 73.
- the transmittance of the exposure beam in the first region is about 100%
- the transmittance in the second region is about 65%-75%, preferably 70%, and the transmittance in the third region.
- the exposure beam 10 is ultraviolet light. It will be appreciated that the different transmittances of the exposure beam 10 in different regions are such that the exposure beams passing through the mask 7 have different intensities, thereby performing different degrees of exposure to the photoresist.
- the first region 71 of the reticle is a through hole that passes through the thickness of the reticle, and the thickness of the second region 72 is less than the thickness of the third region 73.
- the mask 7 further includes a fourth region 74 corresponding to the surface 44 used as the flat layer 4, and the transmittance of the exposure beam 10 in the fourth region 74 is greater than that of the third region 73.
- the rate of overshoot is less than the transmittance of the second region 72.
- the transmittance of the exposure beam 10 in the fourth region 74 is about 25% to 35%, preferably 30%. This As such, after passing through the patterning process, the thickness of all portions of the flat layer can be changed, and the regions of the flat layer 4 other than the via 41, the pixel defining layer 42, and the spacers 43 are made flatter.
- a first electrode 5 electrically connected to the drain of the thin film transistor layer is formed in the via 41 and the pixel defining layer 42 on the basis of FIG. 3e, wherein the pixel defining layer 42 is located
- the region is formed with a recess relative to the surface 44 of the flat layer.
- ITO Indium Tin Oxide
- PVD physical vapor deposition
- a via hole 42 and a second overlap are formed on the pixel defining layer 42 by a patterning process.
- the first electrode layer 5 can be used as an anode of the light-emitting unit.
- the first electrode layer 5 may be made of, for example, a three-layer material having Indium Tin Oxide (ITO)-silver-ITO, a material such as silver or aluminum, such that the first electrode layer has a comparative Good reflection and conductivity.
- ITO Indium Tin Oxide
- the second lap via 36 may not be formed when the passivation layer 24 is formed, but the via hole 41 passing through the flat layer 4 and the passivation layer 24 are simultaneously formed while performing the patterning process on the flat layer. The second overlaps the vias 36 to further simplify the fabrication process.
- the photoresist is a negative photoresist
- a single halftone or gray tone mask 8 used in performing a patterning process includes respectively and the via hole. 41.
- the transmittance of the exposure light beam in the fifth region 81 is smaller than the transmittance in the sixth region 82, and the transmittance in the sixth region 82 is smaller than the transmittance in the seventh region 83.
- the transmittance of the exposure beam in the fifth region 81 is about zero, and the transmittance in the sixth region 82 is about 25% to 35%, preferably 30%, in the seventh region 83.
- the pass rate is approximately 100%.
- the thickness of the fifth region 81 is greater than the thickness of the sixth region 82, which is a through hole that passes through the thickness of the reticle.
- the reticle 83 further includes an eighth region 84 corresponding to the surface 44 used as a planar layer, the transmittance of the exposure beam at the eighth region 84 being less than the transmittance of the seventh region 83 and greater than the sixth region Transmittance of 82.
- the transmittance of the exposure beam in the eighth region 84 is approximately 65% to 75%, preferably 70%.
- the photoresist of the embodiment of the present invention includes a positive photoresist material or a negative photoresist material.
- the positive photoresist material refers to a substance that is not dissolved in the developer before exposure, and after exposure, the positive photoresist is converted into a substance that can be dissolved in the developer;
- the negative photoresist material refers to It can be dissolved in the developer, and after exposure, the negative photoresist is converted into a substance that is not dissolved in the developer.
- the implementation of negative photoresist The process of the patterning process is similar to the process of performing the patterning process by using a positive photoresist, and the technical effects produced are also corresponding, and will not be described herein.
- an array substrate produced by the method of the above embodiment is provided.
- Such an array substrate can be applied to a display device.
- the display device can be any product or component having a display function such as a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a television, a display, a notebook computer, a digital photo frame, a navigator, an electronic paper, and the like.
- the method for fabricating an array substrate according to the above-described embodiments of the present invention and the array substrate fabricated by the method, the pixel defining layer, the via holes and the spacers are formed on the flat layer by a single patterning process by using a single mask, thereby reducing the patterning process.
- the number of times reduces the number of masks used, thereby simplifying the fabrication process of the array substrate and reducing the manufacturing cost.
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- 一种制作阵列基板的方法,所述阵列基板包括:设置在薄膜晶体管层上的平坦层、以及设置在所述平坦层上的用于发光器件的第一电极,其中,所述方法包括如下步骤:利用单个掩模板通过一次构图工艺在平坦层上形成用于设置所述第一电极的像素界定层、用于第一电极的过孔、以及隔垫物。
- 如权利要求1所述的制作阵列基板的方法,其中,所述一次构图工艺包括如下步骤:在所述平坦层上涂覆光刻胶;利用掩模板对所述光刻胶进行曝光和显影;采用刻蚀工艺,在平坦层的不同区域去除具有不同厚度的部分平坦层,以在平坦层上形成过孔、隔垫物和像素界定层;以及将未去除的光刻胶剥离。
- 如权利要求2所述的制作阵列基板的方法,其中,在利用掩模板对所述光刻胶进行曝光和显影的步骤中,穿过所述掩模板的曝光光束的强度不同,使得在执行曝光和显影工艺之后,形成光刻胶完全保留部分、光刻胶第一半保留部分、以及光刻胶完全去除部分,其中,所述光刻胶完全保留部分与所述隔垫物相对应,所述光刻胶完全去除部分与所述过孔相对应,所述光刻胶第一半保留部分与所述像素界定层相对应。
- 如权利要求3所述的制作阵列基板的方法,其中,所述光刻胶为正性光刻胶,所述掩模板包括分别与所述过孔、像素界定层和隔垫物相对应的第一区域、第二区域和第三区域,其中,所述曝光光束在所述第一区域的透过率大于在第二区域的透过率,在第二区域的透过率大于在第三区域的透过率。
- 如权利要求4所述的制作阵列基板的方法,其中,所述曝光光束在所述第一区域的透过率为100%,在第二区域的透过率为65%-75%,在第三区域的透过率为零。
- 如权利要求5所述的制作阵列基板的方法,其中,所述第一区域为穿过所述掩模板厚度的通孔,所述第二区域的厚度小于第三区域的厚度。
- 如权利要求4或5所述的制作阵列基板的方法,其中,所述掩模板还包括与用做平坦层的表面相对应的第四区域,所述曝光光束在所述第四区域的透过率大于在第三区域的透过率并小于在第二区域的透过率。
- 如权利要求7所述的制作阵列基板的方法,其中,所述曝光光束在所述第四区域的透过率为25%-35%。
- 如权利要求7所述的制作阵列基板的方法,其中,在所述过孔和像素界定层采用物理气相沉积工艺形成电连接至所述薄膜晶体管层的漏极的第一电极,其中所述像素界定层所在的区域相对于平坦层的表面形成有凹陷部。
- 如权利要求3所述的制作阵列基板的方法,其中,所述光刻胶为负性光刻胶,所述掩模板包括分别与所述过孔、像素界定层和隔垫物相对应的第五区域、第六区域和第七区域,其中,所述曝光光束在所述第五区域的透过率小于在第六区域的透过率,在第六区域的透过率小于在第七区域的透过率。
- 如权利要求10所述的制作阵列基板的方法,其中,所述曝光光束在所述第五区域的透过率为零,在第六区域的透过率为25%-35%,在第七区域的透过率为100%。
- 如权利要求11所述的制作阵列基板的方法,其中,所述第五区域的厚度大于第六区域的厚度,所述第七区域为穿过所述掩模板厚度的通孔。
- 如权利要求10或11所述的制作阵列基板的方法,其中,所述掩模板还包括与用做平坦层的表面相对应的第八区域,所述曝光光束在所述第八区域的透过率小于在第七区域的透过率并大于在第六区域的透过率。
- 如权利要求13所述的制作阵列基板的方法,其中,所述曝光光束在所述第八区域的透过率为65%-75%。
- 一种阵列基板,其中,所述阵列基板由权利要求1-14所述的方法制成。
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