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Thin film transistor and thin film transistor array panel

US7646044B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 2004
Grant dateJan 12, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10K59/1213

Abstract

A thin film transistor is provided, which includes: a semiconductor layer including an intrinsic portion; a gate electrode overlapping the intrinsic portion; a gate insulating layer disposed between the semiconductor layer and the gate electrode; and source and drain electrodes that have edges opposing each other with respect to the intrinsic portion of the semiconductor layer and are connected to the semiconductor layer, wherein the intrinsic portion has a curved surface contacting the gate insulating layer.

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