Patent ID: 8530928

Claim:
A method for encapsulating an optoelectronic component, comprising the steps of: A) providing the optoelectronic component; wherein method step A) comprises the following method sub-steps: A1) providing a substrate; A2) applying a first electrode layer to the substrate; A3) applying an organic functional layer to the first electrode layer; A4) applying a second electrode layer to the organic functional layer; wherein a layer stack with main surfaces and side surfaces is formed, which comprises the first electrode layer, the second electrode layer and the organic functional layer; A5) applying a first encapsulating layer to the second electrode layer wherein a glass cover plate with a main surface facing away from the layer stack and side surfaces is used for the first encapsulating layer; and B) depositing a diffusion barrier for protection against environmental influences by means of an atmospheric pressure plasma to the side surfaces of the layer stack and the side surfaces of the glass cover plate leaving the main surface of the cover plate facing away from the layer stack substantially free of the diffusion barrier, wherein the optoelectronic component is encapsulated such that no cavity is formed between the diffusion layer and the component.