Patent ID: 6259495
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: G02F

Abstract:
A liquid crystal display panel including an active matrix substrate, another substrate facing the active matrix substrate and a liquid crystal intervening between the two substrates, wherein:the active matrix substrate comprises a transparent substrate, on which a plurality of scan lines, a plurality of signal lines crossing the scan lines, switching elements provided at the intersections of the scan lines and signal lines, pixel electrodes connected to the switching elements and connecting electrodes provided on leading end portions of the scan lines and signal lines are formed; andat least a connecting part of the connecting electrodes is formed by using aluminum or alloy mainly composed thereof,wherein a protective insulating film is formed on at least the connecting electrodes and has terminal contact holes reaching the connecting part of the connecting electrodes, andwherein the connecting part is a connection with respect to an external drive circuit.