Patent ID: 8246867
Filing Date: 2012-08-21
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A method for assembling an optoelectronic device including a first transparent substrate, a second substrate, and environmentally sensitive components, the method comprising the steps of: attaching a frit to at least one of the substrates such that the frit circumscribes an interior surface area of the at least one substrate; masking a non-target area including a perimeter of the frit and an inward protected area of the at least one substrate that circumscribes a target area of the at least one substrate; applying a fill material to a surface of the target area of the at least one substrate, wherein the mask prevents application of the fill material to the non-target area; lowering a viscosity of the fill material; pressing the first transparent substrate and the second substrate together such that the fill material substantially fills an area between the first transparent substrate and the second substrate and substantially encapsulates exposed portions of the environmentally sensitive components; and sealing the first transparent substrate and the second substrate together to hermetically seal the fill material within the area.