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Method of manufacturing thin film transistor and display device including polishing capping layer coplanar with active layer

US11563126B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2021
Grant dateJan 24, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10K59/1201
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A thin film transistor includes an active layer including a first portion having a first thickness and a second portion having a second thickness greater than the first thickness, a capping layer filling a thickness difference between the first portion and the second portion and arranged on the first portion, a gate insulating layer arranged on the capping layer, a gate electrode on the active layer, wherein the gate insulating layer and the capping layer are disposed between the gate electrode and the active layer, and a source electrode and a drain electrode connected to the active layer.

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