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Combination film, in particular for thin film electroluminescent structures

US4486487A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 1983
Grant dateDec 4, 1984
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24975
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Described herein is a combination film based on aluminium oxide (Al.sub.2 O.sub.3) and titanium oxide (TiO.sub.2), to be used in particular in the thin film electroluminescent structures. Aluminum oxide is an amorphous insulator having a low refraction index, whereas titanium oxide is a chrystalline conductor having a high refraction index. The combination film according to the invention comprises a plurality of alternating aluminium oxide and titanium oxide layers having a thickness of 3 to 1000 .ANG.. preferably 5 to 250 .ANG.. Such a combination film has favorable dielectric strength and refraction index properties and is particularly adapted for use in electroluminescence structures.

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