Patent ID: 6246460
Filing Date: 2001-06-12
Classification: G02F

Abstract:
An active matrix liquid crystal display device comprising, on a substrate, an array of switching devices, at least one set of address lines connected to the switching devices, an insulating layer extending over the substrate and covering the address lines, an array of display pixel electrodes comprising parts of a common conductive layer carried on the insulating layer, and a layer of liquid crystal material overlying the array of pixel electrodes, each of the pixel electrodes being connected to a respective switching device through a contact hole formed on the insulating layer, wherein the display device further includes a drive circuit integrated on the substrate and connected to the set of address lines, said drive circuit including at least one conductor line that extends along a substantial part of one side of the array of pixel electrodes, wherein the insulating layer extends over said at least one conductor line, wherein the common conductive layer that is carried on the insulating layer and, parts of which comprises the pixel electrodes, also comprises a conductor track on the insulating layer which conductor track extends parallel to, and overlies said at least one conductor line, and wherein the conductor track is connected to said at least one conductor line through a plurality of contact openings formed on the insulating layer at spaced locations along the length of said at least one conductor line.