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Active matrix LCD array employing thin film chalcogenide threshold switches to isolate individual pixels

US5694146A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 1994
Grant dateDec 2, 1997
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N70/8828
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An active matrix liquid crystal display panel including a plurality of Ovonic threshold switches each serially coupled between the corresponding row or column conductor and the liquid crystal display element. The Ovonic threshold switches act as display element selection devices and current isolation devices. The Ovonic switches have an off-state resistance of at least 1.times.10.sup.10 ohms.

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