Microlens array by ink-jet technology for LCD backlight applications

Chien Hsiang Hung; Tsung Han Yu; Jung An Cheng; Chi Hsien Chang; Yi Hau Hsiau; Chung-Hao Tien; Tsung Yang Li; Chi Neng Mo

doi:10.1889/1.3069455

Microlens array by ink-jet technology for LCD backlight applications

Chien Hsiang Hung^*, Tsung Han Yu, Jung An Cheng, Chi Hsien Chang, Yi Hau Hsiau, Chung-Hao Tien, Tsung Yang Li, Chi Neng Mo

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Abstract

This research uses Ink-jet printer process to fabricate microlens on the bottom of a LGP in a fast and cost-effective way. Compared with typical dot printing method, Ink-jet printing is able to save 50% material consumption. In addition, the microlens with UV-curable epoxy could be well controlled in the radius, contact angle and arbitrary arrangement. A 20×20cm² LGP can be fabricated with desired microlens pattern within 10 seconds, which exhibits a potential to apply ink-jet process upon the high-speed mass production.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1553-1555
Number of pages	3
Journal	Digest of Technical Papers - SID International Symposium
Volume	39
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1889/1.3069455
State	Published - 2008
Event	2008 SID International Symposium - Los Angeles, CA, United States Duration: 20 May 2008 → 21 May 2008

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Ink-jet printing
Light-guiding plate
Microlens

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Microlens array by ink-jet technology for LCD backlight applications

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