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Active matrix liquid crystal display using mim diodes having symmetrical voltage-current characteristics as switching elements

US5122889A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 1989
Grant dateJun 16, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N70/00
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In thin film two terminal element type active matrix liquid crystal displays obtained by holding liquid crystal between a substrate on which is formed a transparent electrode and a substrate on which is formed in matrix form thin film two terminal elements having a metal-insulator-metal structure using a silicon nitride film as the insulator, the active matrix liquid crystal display characterized in that an impurity-doped silicon nitride layer or a silicon carbide layer is inserted between the metal and the insulator.

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