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公开(公告)号:US20170147036A1
公开(公告)日:2017-05-25
申请号:US15428014
申请日:2017-02-08
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Dinesh C. Mathew , Thomas W. Wilson, JR. , Victor H. Yin , Bryan W. Posner , Chris Ligtenberg , Brett W. Degner , Peteris K. Augenbergs , John Z. Zhong , Steve Hotelling , Lynn Youngs , Kuo-Hua Sung
IPC: G06F1/16 , G02F1/1345 , G02F1/1335 , G02F1/1368 , G02F1/133
CPC classification number: G06F1/1616 , G02F1/13306 , G02F1/133512 , G02F1/133514 , G02F1/133528 , G02F1/13452 , G02F1/13454 , G02F1/1368 , G02F2001/133388 , G02F2001/136218 , G02F2203/01 , G06F1/1605 , G06F1/1613 , G06F1/1686 , H01J9/205 , H01J2211/44 , Y10T156/108
Abstract: An electronic device display may have a color filter layer and a thin film transistor layer. A layer of liquid crystal material may be interposed between the color filter layer and the thin film transistor layer. A layer of polarizer may be laminated onto the surface of the color filter layer. Laser trimming may ensure that the edges of the polarizer are even with the edges of the color filter layer. The thin film transistor layer may have an array of thin film transistors that control pixels of the liquid crystal material in the display. Driver circuitry may be used to control the array. The driver circuitry may be encapsulated in a planarized encapsulant on the thin film transistor layer or may be mounted to the underside of the color filter layer. Conductive structures may connect driver circuitry on the color filter layer to the thin film transistor layer.
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公开(公告)号:US20170062379A1
公开(公告)日:2017-03-02
申请号:US14836859
申请日:2015-08-26
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Bo Zhang , Sang Ha Kim , Cyrus Y. Liu , Kuo-Hua Sung
IPC: H01L23/00
CPC classification number: H01L24/83 , H01L24/29 , H01L24/32 , H01L2224/32227 , H01L2224/83203 , H01L2224/83851 , H01L2224/83874 , H01L2924/2075
Abstract: Anisotropic conductive film (ACF) structures and manufacturing methods for forming the same are described. The manufacturing methods include preventing clusters of conductive particles from forming between adjacent bonding pads and that are associated with electrical shorting of ACF structures. In some embodiments, the methods involve use of multiple layered ACF materials that include a non-electrically conductive layer that reduces the likelihood of formation of conductive particle clusters between bonding pads. In some embodiment, the methods include the use of ultraviolet sensitive ACF material combined with lithography techniques that eliminate conductive particles from between neighboring bonding pads. In some embodiments, the methods involve the use of insulation spacers that block conductive particles from entering between bonding pads. Any suitable combination of the described methods can be used.
Abstract translation: 描述各向异性导电膜(ACF)结构及其制造方法。 制造方法包括防止在相邻焊盘之间形成导电颗粒簇并且与ACF结构的电短路相关联。 在一些实施方案中,该方法涉及使用包含非导电层的多层ACF材料,其降低在接合焊盘之间形成导电颗粒簇的可能性。 在一些实施方案中,所述方法包括使用紫外线敏感的ACF材料与光刻技术相结合,从而消除相邻接合焊盘之间的导电颗粒。 在一些实施例中,该方法涉及使用阻挡导电颗粒进入接合焊盘之间的绝缘间隔物。 可以使用所述方法的任何合适的组合。
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公开(公告)号:US09575354B2
公开(公告)日:2017-02-21
申请号:US14729859
申请日:2015-06-03
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Dinesh C. Mathew , Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. , Victor H. Yin , Bryan W. Posner , Chris Ligtenberg , Brett W. Degner , Peteris K. Augenbergs , John Z. Zhong , Steve Hotelling , Lynn Youngs , Kuo-Hua Sung
IPC: G02F1/1333 , G02F1/1345 , G02F1/1335 , H01J9/20 , G06F1/16 , G02F1/1368
CPC classification number: G06F1/1616 , G02F1/13306 , G02F1/133512 , G02F1/133514 , G02F1/133528 , G02F1/13452 , G02F1/13454 , G02F1/1368 , G02F2001/133388 , G02F2203/01 , G06F1/1605 , G06F1/1613 , G06F1/1686 , H01J9/205 , H01J2211/44 , Y10T156/108
Abstract: An electronic device display may have a color filter layer and a thin film transistor layer. A layer of liquid crystal material may be interposed between the color filter layer and the thin film transistor layer. A layer of polarizer may be laminated onto the surface of the color filter layer. Laser trimming may ensure that the edges of the polarizer are even with the edges of the color filter layer. The thin film transistor layer may have an array of thin film transistors that control pixels of the liquid crystal material in the display. Driver circuitry may be used to control the array. The driver circuitry may be encapsulated in a planarized encapsulant on the thin film transistor layer or may be mounted to the underside of the color filter layer. Conductive structures may connect driver circuitry on the color filter layer to the thin film transistor layer.
Abstract translation: 电子设备显示器可以具有滤色器层和薄膜晶体管层。 可以在滤色器层和薄膜晶体管层之间插入一层液晶材料。 偏振片层可以层叠在滤色器层的表面上。 激光修整可以确保偏光片的边缘与滤色器层的边缘均匀。 薄膜晶体管层可以具有控制显示器中的液晶材料的像素的薄膜晶体管阵列。 驱动器电路可用于控制阵列。 驱动器电路可以封装在薄膜晶体管层上的平面化密封剂中,或者可以安装到滤色器层的下侧。 导电结构可以将滤色器层上的驱动电路连接到薄膜晶体管层。
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公开(公告)号:US20160277054A1
公开(公告)日:2016-09-22
申请号:US15032041
申请日:2013-10-31
Applicant: APPLE INC.
Inventor: Romain A. Teil , Michael B. Wittenberg , Steven J. Martisauskas , Kuo-Hua Sung
CPC classification number: H04B1/3888 , G06F1/1633 , G06F1/1656 , G06F1/182 , G06F1/183 , H05K1/0289 , H05K1/056 , H05K1/09 , H05K1/162 , H05K1/18 , H05K3/103 , H05K3/32 , H05K2201/0999 , H05K2201/10015 , H05K2201/10022 , H05K2201/10151
Abstract: An electronic device may include a mechanical structure that mechanically supports the electronic device. One or more traces may be formed on one or more surfaces of the mechanical structure. Other electrical components may also be mounted on the surface of the mechanical structure and may or may not be connected to one or more of the traces. Additionally, one or more passivation layers may be formed on one or more of the surfaces, traces, and/or other electrical components and one or more traces and/or other electrical components may be intermixed with such passivation layers. In this way, the mechanical structure may be operable to function as an electrical component of the electronic device.
Abstract translation: 电子设备可以包括机械地支撑电子设备的机械结构。 可以在机械结构的一个或多个表面上形成一个或多个迹线。 其他电气部件也可以安装在机械结构的表面上,并且可以或可以不连接到一个或多个迹线。 另外,一个或多个钝化层可以形成在一个或多个表面,迹线和/或其它电气部件上,并且一个或多个迹线和/或其它电气部件可以与这种钝化层混合。 以这种方式,机械结构可以用作电子设备的电气部件。
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公开(公告)号:US09374898B2
公开(公告)日:2016-06-21
申请号:US13869881
申请日:2013-04-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Kuo-Hua Sung , Silvio Grespan
CPC classification number: H05K1/118 , H01R12/62 , H01R43/0249 , H05K1/117 , H05K3/361 , H05K3/363 , H05K2201/09481 , H05K2201/09572 , H05K2201/0969 , H05K2201/0979 , H05K2201/09854 , H05K2203/0126
Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to electronic devices and more particularly to methods for forming mechanical and electrical connections between components within an electronic device. In one embodiment, an interconnect component such as a flex cable is attached to a substrate such as a printed circuit board. A plurality of apertures can be created in the interconnect component, passing through bonding pads located on one end of the interconnect component. The interconnect component can then be aligned with bonding pads on the substrate with the bonding pads on the interconnect component facing away from the substrate. A conductive compound can be injected into the apertures through the interconnect component, forming a mechanical and electrical connection between the bonding pads. In some embodiments, an adhesive layer can be used to further strengthen the bond between the interconnect component and the substrate.
Abstract translation: 所描述的实施例通常涉及电子设备,更具体地涉及用于在电子设备内的组件之间形成机械和电连接的方法。 在一个实施例中,诸如柔性电缆的互连部件附接到诸如印刷电路板的基板。 可以在互连部件中产生穿过位于互连部件的一端上的接合焊盘的多个孔。 然后可以将互连部件与衬底上的接合焊盘对准,并使互连部件上的接合焊盘背离衬底。 可以通过互连部件将导电化合物注入孔中,在接合焊盘之间形成机械和电连接。 在一些实施例中,可以使用粘合剂层来进一步加强互连部件和基底之间的结合。
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公开(公告)号:US20150268510A1
公开(公告)日:2015-09-24
申请号:US14729859
申请日:2015-06-03
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Dinesh C. Mathew , Thomas W. Wilson, JR. , Victor H. Yin , Bryan W. Posner , Chris Ligtenberg , Brett W. Degner , Peteris K. Augenbergs , John Z. Zhong , Steve Hotelling , Lynn Youngs , Kuo-Hua Sung
IPC: G02F1/1335 , G02F1/1345 , G06F1/16 , G02F1/1368
CPC classification number: G06F1/1616 , G02F1/13306 , G02F1/133512 , G02F1/133514 , G02F1/133528 , G02F1/13452 , G02F1/13454 , G02F1/1368 , G02F2001/133388 , G02F2203/01 , G06F1/1605 , G06F1/1613 , G06F1/1686 , H01J9/205 , H01J2211/44 , Y10T156/108
Abstract: An electronic device display may have a color filter layer and a thin film transistor layer. A layer of liquid crystal material may be interposed between the color filter layer and the thin film transistor layer. A layer of polarizer may be laminated onto the surface of the color filter layer. Laser trimming may ensure that the edges of the polarizer are even with the edges of the color filter layer. The thin film transistor layer may have an array of thin film transistors that control pixels of the liquid crystal material in the display. Driver circuitry may be used to control the array. The driver circuitry may be encapsulated in a planarized encapsulant on the thin film transistor layer or may be mounted to the underside of the color filter layer. Conductive structures may connect driver circuitry on the color filter layer to the thin film transistor layer.
Abstract translation: 电子设备显示器可以具有滤色器层和薄膜晶体管层。 可以在滤色器层和薄膜晶体管层之间插入一层液晶材料。 偏振片层可以层叠在滤色器层的表面上。 激光修整可以确保偏光片的边缘与滤色器层的边缘均匀。 薄膜晶体管层可以具有控制显示器中的液晶材料的像素的薄膜晶体管阵列。 驱动器电路可用于控制阵列。 驱动器电路可以封装在薄膜晶体管层上的平面化密封剂中,或者可以安装到滤色器层的下侧。 导电结构可以将滤色器层上的驱动电路连接到薄膜晶体管层。
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公开(公告)号:US20150077646A1
公开(公告)日:2015-03-19
申请号:US14028878
申请日:2013-09-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Jinghong Chen , Matthew S. Rogers , Cheng Chen , Enkhamgalan Dorjgotov , Sunggu Kang , Kai Wang , Kuo-Hua Sung
IPC: G06F1/16
CPC classification number: G06F1/1643 , G06F3/0418
Abstract: An electronic device may have a touch screen display or other input-output device that includes transparent conductive electrodes. The transparent conductive electrodes may be formed from a material that has a relatively high index of refraction such as indium tin oxide. Surrounding layers of the touch screen display such as a touch sensor substrate and an underlying display layer may have lower index of refraction values. To prevent abrupt index-of-refraction discontinuities that lead to unwanted reflections and visible artifacts on the display, the transparent conductive electrodes may be embedded within a dielectric layer. The dielectric layer may have a graded index of refraction. The graded index of refraction may be varied continuously or in a stepwise fashion by adjusting the composition of materials that are incorporated into the dielectric layer as a function of position within the layer.
Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有包括透明导电电极的触摸屏显示器或其它输入 - 输出设备。 透明导电电极可以由具有较高折射率的材料形成,例如氧化铟锡。 诸如触摸传感器基板和底层显示层的触摸屏显示器的周围层可以具有较低的折射率值。 为了防止在显示器上导致不想要的反射和可见伪影的突然折射不连续性,透明导电电极可以嵌入在电介质层内。 电介质层可以具有渐变的折射率。 渐变的折射率可以通过调节作为层中位置的函数的结合到介电层中的材料的组成而连续地或以逐步的方式变化。
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公开(公告)号:US20140071354A1
公开(公告)日:2014-03-13
申请号:US13941377
申请日:2013-07-12
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Kuo-Hua Sung , Sang Ha Kim , Hsing Han Ho
CPC classification number: G06F1/1643 , B32B38/00 , G06F3/041 , G06F2203/04103
Abstract: Methods for controlling deformation of laminated display assemblies are described. The laminated display assemblies can include flexible layers. In some embodiments, the flexible layers are sensor layers. Methods involving the use of a thermal press and ultra violet (UV) curing procedure are described. In one embodiment, a thermal press method can be performed by placing a laminated display assembly including the flexible substrate, an ink layer, an adhesive, and a cover on a temperature controlled fixture. A mechanical press can apply pressure to the top of the laminated display assembly. The mechanical press can remove any planar deformity of the flexible layer and can redistribute portions of the adhesive. Following the mechanical pressing, the laminated display assembly can be exposed to UV light to cure the adhesive and thereby fix in place the planar state of the laminated display assembly.
Abstract translation: 描述了用于控制层压显示组件变形的方法。 层压显示组件可以包括柔性层。 在一些实施例中,柔性层是传感器层。 描述了涉及使用热压和紫外线(UV)固化程序的方法。 在一个实施例中,可以通过将包括柔性基板,油墨层,粘合剂和盖子的层压显示组件放置在温度控制的夹具上来执行热压方法。 机械压力机可以对叠层显示组件的顶部施加压力。 机械压力机可以去除柔性层的任何平面变形并且可以重新分布粘合剂的部分。 在机械压制之后,层压显示组件可以暴露于UV光以固化粘合剂,从而固定层压显示组件的平面状态。
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公开(公告)号:US10983390B2
公开(公告)日:2021-04-20
申请号:US16279350
申请日:2019-02-19
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Dinesh C. Mathew , Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. , Victor H. Yin , Bryan W. Posner , Chris Ligtenberg , Brett W. Degner , Peteris K. Augenbergs , John Z. Zhong , Steve Hotelling , Lynn Youngs , Kuo-Hua Sung
IPC: G02F1/1335 , G02F1/1345 , G02F1/1333 , G02F1/1362
Abstract: An electronic device display may have a color filter layer and a thin film transistor layer. A layer of liquid crystal material may be interposed between the color filter layer and the thin film transistor layer. A layer of polarizer may be laminated onto the surface of the color filter layer. Laser trimming may ensure that the edges of the polarizer are even with the edges of the color filter layer. The thin film transistor layer may have an array of thin film transistors that control pixels of the liquid crystal material in the display. Driver circuitry may be used to control the array. The driver circuitry may be encapsulated in a planarized encapsulant on the thin film transistor layer or may be mounted to the underside of the color filter layer. Conductive structures may connect driver circuitry on the color filter layer to the thin film transistor layer.
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公开(公告)号:US20190179367A1
公开(公告)日:2019-06-13
申请号:US16279350
申请日:2019-02-19
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Dinesh C. Mathew , Thomas W. Wilson, JR. , Victor H. Yin , Bryan W. Posner , Chris Ligtenberg , Brett W. Degner , Peteris K. Augenbergs , John Z. Zhong , Steve Hotelling , Lynn Youngs , Kuo-Hua Sung
IPC: G06F1/16 , G02F1/1345 , G02F1/1335 , G02F1/133 , G02F1/1368 , H01J9/20
Abstract: An electronic device display may have a color filter layer and a thin film transistor layer. A layer of liquid crystal material may be interposed between the color filter layer and the thin film transistor layer. A layer of polarizer may be laminated onto the surface of the color filter layer. Laser trimming may ensure that the edges of the polarizer are even with the edges of the color filter layer. The thin film transistor layer may have an array of thin film transistors that control pixels of the liquid crystal material in the display. Driver circuitry may be used to control the array. The driver circuitry may be encapsulated in a planarized encapsulant on the thin film transistor layer or may be mounted to the underside of the color filter layer. Conductive structures may connect driver circuitry on the color filter layer to the thin film transistor layer.
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