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Method of fabricating organic light emitting diode

US6489174B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2001
Grant dateDec 3, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10K71/236

Abstract

A method of fabricating an organic light emitting diode. A fluid is sprayed from a nozzle to dissolve organic material or a water-soluble material to be removed from a multi-layer structure of organic luminescent layer, hole transport layer, hole injection layer, electron transport layer and electron injection layer on a substrate. Using an air venting or pumping system such as a vacuum system, the dissolved organic or water-soluble material is removed. The multi-layer structure of organic luminescent layer, hole transport layer, hole injection layer, electron transport layer and electron injection layer can be patterned. After patterning, a step of encapsulation is performed. Thereby, the multi-layer structure is wrapped insulated from oxygen and water. The possibility for the cathode to react with oxygen or water molecules is reduced, and the device lifetime is effectively increased.

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