Patent ID: 6924179
Filing Date: 2005-08-02
Classification: G02F

Abstract:
1. A method of fabricating an array substrate for a liquid crystal display device, comprising the steps of: forming a first metal layer on a substrate; forming a second metal layer on the first metal layer; patterning the first and second metal layers to form connecting lines including a bridge portion in the patterned second metal layer and to form a plurality of gate electrodes, gate lines, gate pads, shorting bars; forming a gate insulation layer on the substrate to cover the patterned first and second metal layers; forming an active layer and an ohmic contact layer over each gate electrode; removing a portion of the gate insulation layer disposed on the bridge portion and a portion of first layer of the connecting line under the bridge portion; forming a third metal layer on the gate insulation layer and on the bridge portion; patterning the third metal layer so as to form a plurality of source electrodes and drain electrodes; eliminating the bridge portions when patterning the third metal layer; and forming a passivation layer on the gate insulation layer, on the connecting line and on the patterned third metal layer.