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Method of manufacturing a thin film transistor array substrate

US7902006B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2009
Grant dateMar 8, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D86/60

Abstract

In manufacturing a thin film transistor array substrate, a passivation film is formed over the transistors. A first photoresist pattern is formed over the passivation film, with a first portion partially overlying at least one source/drain electrode of each transistor and overlying each pixel electrode region, and with a second portion thicker than the first portion. The passivation film is patterned using the first photoresist pattern as a mask. The first photoresist pattern's first portion is removed to form a second photoresist pattern which protrudes upward around the pixel electrode regions. A transparent conductive film is formed with recesses in the pixel electrode regions. A masking pattern is formed over the transparent film in each pixel electrode region, the masking pattern's top surface being below a top of the transparent film. The transparent film is patterned using the masking pattern as a mask to form the pixel electrodes.

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