Thin-film transistors and flat panel displays

This lecture covers the history, applications, and technologies of thin-film transistors (TFT) and flat panel displays (FPD). Starting from the first functional TFTs in the 1960s, the development of a-Si:H TFTs, and the mass production of a-Si:H based AMLCDs in the late 80s. It explores the dominating technologies for FPD, such as a-Si:H and LTPS, and the ongoing research on uc-Si:H, metal-oxide, and organic semiconductors. The lecture also delves into various display technologies like AM LCD, AM OLED, ELD, QDLED, PDP, FED, SED, and electrophoretic displays, explaining their working principles and applications. Additionally, it discusses advanced concepts like OLED and QLED, as well as emerging technologies like ACEP and IMOD.