TWI540777B - Thin film deposition apparatus and method of manufacturing organic light-emitting display device by using the apparatus - Google Patents

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薄膜沉積裝置以及使用該裝置製造有機發光顯示元件的方法 Thin film deposition apparatus and method of manufacturing organic light emitting display element using the same

本發明的實施例關於一種薄膜沉積裝置,使用該薄膜沉積裝置製造有機發光顯示元件的方法,以及使用該方法所製造的有機發光顯示元件。 Embodiments of the present invention relate to a thin film deposition apparatus, a method of manufacturing an organic light emitting display element using the thin film deposition apparatus, and an organic light emitting display element manufactured using the method.

相較於其它顯示元件,有機發光顯示元件有較大的視角、較佳的對比特徵以及較快的響應速率,並且因此,已經受到重視成為下一代顯示元件。 Compared to other display elements, the organic light-emitting display element has a larger viewing angle, better contrast characteristics, and a faster response rate, and thus has been valued as a next-generation display element.

有機發光顯示元件通常具有堆疊結構,其包含:陽極、陰極以及被設置在該陽極與該陰極之間的發射層。當分別從該陽極與該陰極處注入的電洞和電子在發射層之中重新結合時,該等元件便會顯示彩色影像,並且因而會發光。然而,利用此結構卻難以達到高發光效率,而且多個中間層(它們包含電子注入層、電子傳輸層、電洞傳輸層、電洞注入層或是類似層)因而要視情況額外被設置在該發射層和每一個該等電極之間。 The organic light emitting display element generally has a stacked structure including an anode, a cathode, and an emission layer disposed between the anode and the cathode. When the holes and electrons respectively injected from the anode and the cathode are recombined in the emissive layer, the elements display a color image and thus emit light. However, with this structure, it is difficult to achieve high luminous efficiency, and a plurality of intermediate layers (which include an electron injecting layer, an electron transporting layer, a hole transporting layer, a hole injecting layer, or the like) are thus additionally disposed in the case where The emissive layer and each of the electrodes.

另外,實際上要在有機薄膜(例如該發射層以及該等中間層)之中 形成精細圖案非常困難,而且,紅色、綠色、以及藍色發光效率還會根據該等有機薄膜而改變。基於該些理由,要使用習知的薄膜沉積裝置在一大型基板(例如,尺寸為5G或更大的母玻璃)上形成有機薄膜圖案並不容易,且因此,要製造具有令人滿意之驅動電壓、電流密度、亮度、顏色純度、發光效率、壽命等特徵的大型有機發光顯示元件相當困難。因此,需要在這些方面加以改良。 In addition, it is actually in the organic film (for example, the emissive layer and the intermediate layers) It is very difficult to form a fine pattern, and the luminous efficiencies of red, green, and blue are also changed depending on the organic films. For these reasons, it is not easy to form an organic thin film pattern on a large substrate (for example, a mother glass having a size of 5 G or more) using a conventional thin film deposition apparatus, and therefore, it is necessary to manufacture a satisfactory driving. Large organic light-emitting display elements characterized by voltage, current density, brightness, color purity, luminous efficiency, and lifetime are quite difficult. Therefore, improvements are needed in these areas.

有機發光顯示元件包含多個中間層,其包含被設置在彼此反向排列的第一電極和第二電極之間的發射層。該等電極和該等發射層可以透過各種方法來形成,其中一種方法為沉積法。當有機發光顯示元件利用該沉積法被製造時,與要被形成的薄膜具有相同圖案的精細金屬遮罩(Fine Metal Mask,FMM)會被設置成緊密接觸基板,而且薄膜材料會被設置在該FMM上方,以便形成具有所希望圖案的薄膜。 The organic light emitting display element includes a plurality of intermediate layers including an emission layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode which are arranged opposite to each other. The electrodes and the emissive layers can be formed by various methods, one of which is a deposition method. When the organic light emitting display element is fabricated by the deposition method, a Fine Metal Mask (FMM) having the same pattern as the film to be formed is disposed in close contact with the substrate, and the film material is disposed at the Above the FMM to form a film with the desired pattern.

根據本發明的實施例提供一種可以輕易被製造的薄膜沉積裝置,其可以直接用於大量製造大尺寸的顯示元件,並且改良製造產量和沉積效率;根據本發明的實施例還提供一種使用該薄膜沉積裝置製造有機發光顯示元件的方法,以及一種使用該方法所製造的有機發光顯示元件。 According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a thin film deposition apparatus which can be easily fabricated, which can be directly used for mass production of a large-sized display element, and which improves manufacturing yield and deposition efficiency; according to an embodiment of the present invention, there is also provided a use of the film A method of manufacturing an organic light emitting display element by a deposition apparatus, and an organic light emitting display element manufactured using the method.

根據本發明的一項態樣,提供一種薄膜沉積裝置,用以在基板上產生薄膜,該裝置包含複數個薄膜沉積配件,每一個薄膜沉積配件皆包含:沉積源,其包含沉積材料,該沉積源係用於釋出該沉積材料;沉積源噴嘴單元,其會被排列在該沉積源的一側並且包 含被排列在第一方向之中的複數個沉積源噴嘴;圖案狹縫薄板,其會被排列在和該沉積源噴嘴單元反向的地方並且具有被排列在該第一方向之中的複數個圖案狹縫;以及屏障板配件,其包含被排列在該第一方向之中的複數個屏障板,該屏障板配件會被排列在該沉積源噴嘴單元和該圖案狹縫薄板之間,該屏障板配件係用於將該沉積源噴嘴單元和該圖案狹縫薄板之間的空間分割成複數個子沉積空間,其中,該薄膜沉積裝置藉由一距離與該基板分離,該薄膜沉積裝置和該基板可相對於彼此移動,該沉積材料包含一種材料用以產生選擇自由下面所組成之群中的薄膜:紅色(R)發射層、綠色(G)發射層、藍色(B)發射層以及複數個輔助層。 According to an aspect of the present invention, a thin film deposition apparatus for producing a thin film on a substrate, the apparatus comprising a plurality of thin film deposition assemblies, each of the thin film deposition assemblies comprising: a deposition source including a deposition material, the deposition a source system for releasing the deposition material; a deposition source nozzle unit that is arranged on one side of the deposition source and packaged a plurality of deposition source nozzles arranged in the first direction; a pattern slit sheet which is arranged in a direction opposite to the deposition source nozzle unit and having a plurality of arranged in the first direction a pattern slit; and a barrier panel assembly including a plurality of barrier sheets arranged in the first direction, the barrier panel fittings being arranged between the deposition source nozzle unit and the pattern slit sheet, the barrier a plate fitting for dividing a space between the deposition source nozzle unit and the pattern slit sheet into a plurality of sub-deposition spaces, wherein the thin film deposition apparatus is separated from the substrate by a distance, the thin film deposition apparatus and the substrate The material may be moved relative to each other, the deposition material comprising a material for producing a film selected from the group consisting of: a red (R) emissive layer, a green (G) emissive layer, a blue (B) emissive layer, and a plurality of Auxiliary layer.

薄膜沉積配件的數量可能為至少五個,而分別被排列在該等至少五個薄膜沉積配件的該等沉積源裡面的沉積材料可能包含依序用於形成該B發射層、其中一個該等輔助層、該G發射層、另一個該等輔助層以及該R發射層的材料。薄膜沉積配件的數量可能為至少五個,而分別被排列在該等至少五個薄膜沉積配件的該等沉積源裡面的沉積材料可能包含依序用於形成該B發射層、其中一個該等輔助層、該R發射層、另一個該等輔助層以及該G發射層的材料。該等沉積材料可以分別被排列在該等複數個薄膜沉積配件的該等沉積源裡面,並且可以依序被沉積在該基板之上。該薄膜沉積裝置和該基板中的其中一者可能會沿著平行於該基板中沉積著該等沉積材料之表面的平面相對於該薄膜沉積裝置和該基板中的另一者移動。該等複數個薄膜沉積配件的該等圖案狹縫薄板可能小於該基板。該等複數個薄膜沉積配件的該等沉積源的沉積溫度可以各自受到控制。每一個該等薄膜沉積配件的屏障板配件可能 會為了從該沉積源處被釋出的沉積材料形成一流動路徑。每一個該等屏障板皆可能會延伸在實質上垂直於該第一方向的第二方向之中並且可以將該沉積源噴嘴單元和該圖案狹縫薄板之間的空間分割成複數個子沉積空間。 The number of thin film deposition fittings may be at least five, and the deposition materials respectively arranged in the deposition sources of the at least five thin film deposition assemblies may include sequentially for forming the B emission layer, one of the auxiliary The layer, the G emissive layer, the other of the auxiliary layers, and the material of the R emissive layer. The number of thin film deposition fittings may be at least five, and the deposition materials respectively arranged in the deposition sources of the at least five thin film deposition assemblies may include sequentially for forming the B emission layer, one of the auxiliary The layer, the R emissive layer, the other of the auxiliary layers, and the material of the G emissive layer. The deposition materials may be arranged in the deposition sources of the plurality of thin film deposition assemblies, respectively, and may be sequentially deposited on the substrate. One of the thin film deposition apparatus and the substrate may move relative to the other of the thin film deposition apparatus and the substrate along a plane parallel to a surface on which the deposition material is deposited. The patterned slit sheets of the plurality of thin film deposition assemblies may be smaller than the substrate. The deposition temperatures of the deposition sources of the plurality of thin film deposition assemblies can each be controlled. Each of these thin film deposition fittings may have a barrier panel fitting A flow path is formed for the deposited material that is released from the deposition source. Each of the barrier panels may extend in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction and may divide the space between the deposition source nozzle unit and the pattern slit sheet into a plurality of sub-deposition spaces.

每一個該等屏障板配件皆可能包含:第一屏障板配件,其包含複數個第一屏障板;以及第二屏障板配件,其包含複數個第二屏障板。每一個該等第一屏障板和每一個該等第二屏障板皆可能會延伸在實質上垂直於該第一方向的第二方向之中並且可以將該沉積源噴嘴單元和該圖案狹縫薄板之間的空間分割成複數個子沉積空間。 Each of the barrier panel assemblies may include: a first barrier panel assembly including a plurality of first barrier panels; and a second barrier panel assembly including a plurality of second barrier panels. Each of the first barrier panels and each of the second barrier panels may extend in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction and the deposition source nozzle unit and the pattern slit sheet may be The space between the two is divided into a plurality of sub-deposition spaces.

根據本發明的另一項觀點,提供一種薄膜沉積裝置,用以在基板上產生薄膜,該裝置包含複數個薄膜沉積配件,每一個薄膜沉積配件皆可能包含:沉積源,其包含沉積材料,該沉積源係用於釋出該沉積材料;沉積源噴嘴單元,其會被排列在該沉積源的一側並且包含被排列在第一方向之中的複數個沉積源噴嘴;以及圖案狹縫薄板,其會被排列在和該沉積源噴嘴單元反向的地方並且具有被排列在垂直於該第一方向的第二方向之中的複數個圖案狹縫,其中,在實施沉積時,該基板和該薄膜沉積裝置中的其中一者會在該第一方向中相對於該基板和該薄膜沉積裝置中的另一者移動,該沉積源、該沉積源噴嘴單元、以及該圖案狹縫薄板會一體成形被排列成單一主體,而且該沉積材料包含一種材料,其會產生選擇自由下面所組成之群中的薄膜:R發射層、G發射層、B發射層以及複數個輔助層。 According to another aspect of the present invention, a thin film deposition apparatus for producing a thin film on a substrate, the apparatus comprising a plurality of thin film deposition assemblies, each of the thin film deposition assemblies may include: a deposition source including a deposition material, a deposition source for discharging the deposition material; a deposition source nozzle unit that is arranged on one side of the deposition source and includes a plurality of deposition source nozzles arranged in the first direction; and a pattern slit sheet, It will be arranged in a direction opposite to the deposition source nozzle unit and have a plurality of pattern slits arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, wherein the substrate and the substrate are deposited One of the thin film deposition devices moves in the first direction relative to the other of the substrate and the thin film deposition apparatus, and the deposition source, the deposition source nozzle unit, and the pattern slit sheet are integrally formed Arranged into a single body, and the deposition material comprises a material that produces a film selected from the group consisting of: R emission layer, G emission layer B emission layer, and a plurality of secondary layers.

該沉積源、該沉積源噴嘴單元以及該圖案狹縫薄板可藉由連接部 件被一體成形連接成單一主體。該連接部件可能會為了該沉積材料形成一流動路徑。該連接部件可能會密封被排列在該沉積源側的沉積源噴嘴單元和該圖案狹縫薄板之間的空間。該薄膜沉積裝置可能會藉由一距離與該基板分離。當該基板和該薄膜沉積裝置中的其中一者在該第一方向中相對於該基板和該薄膜沉積裝置中的另一者移動時,從該薄膜沉積裝置處被釋出的沉積材料可能會連續被沉積在該基板之上。該等複數個沉積源噴嘴可能會傾斜某個角度。該等複數個沉積源噴嘴可能包含被排列在延伸於該第一方向中的兩列之中的多個沉積源噴嘴,而且該等兩列之中的沉積源噴嘴會傾斜而彼此相向。該等複數個沉積源噴嘴包含被排列在形成於該第一方向中的兩列之中的多個沉積源噴嘴,位於該圖案狹縫薄板之第一側的一列中的該等沉積源噴嘴會被排列成面向該圖案狹縫薄板的第二側,而位於該圖案狹縫薄板之第二側的另一列中的該等沉積源噴嘴會被排列成面向該圖案狹縫薄板的第一側。 The deposition source, the deposition source nozzle unit, and the pattern slit sheet may be connected by a joint portion The pieces are integrally formed into a single body. The connecting member may form a flow path for the deposited material. The connecting member may seal a space between the deposition source nozzle unit arranged on the deposition source side and the pattern slit sheet. The thin film deposition apparatus may be separated from the substrate by a distance. When one of the substrate and the thin film deposition apparatus moves in the first direction relative to the other of the substrate and the thin film deposition apparatus, the deposition material released from the thin film deposition apparatus may It is continuously deposited on the substrate. The plurality of deposition source nozzles may be inclined at an angle. The plurality of deposition source nozzles may include a plurality of deposition source nozzles arranged in two columns extending in the first direction, and the deposition source nozzles among the two columns may be inclined to face each other. The plurality of deposition source nozzles include a plurality of deposition source nozzles arranged in two columns formed in the first direction, and the deposition source nozzles in a column on the first side of the pattern slit sheet The deposition source nozzles are arranged to face the second side of the pattern slit sheet, and the deposition source nozzles located in the other column of the second side of the pattern slit sheet are arranged to face the first side of the pattern slit sheet.

根據本發明的又一項態樣,提供一種使用薄膜沉積裝置在基板上形成薄膜來製造有機發光顯示元件的方法,該方法包含:排列該基板,使其藉由一距離與該薄膜沉積裝置分離;以及當該薄膜沉積裝置和該基板中的其中一者相對於該薄膜沉積裝置和該基板中的另一者移動時將從該薄膜沉積裝置處被釋出的沉積材料沉積在該基板上。其中,該薄膜沉積裝置包含複數個薄膜沉積配件,每一個該等薄膜沉積配件皆包含:沉積源,其包含沉積材料,該沉積源係用於釋出該沉積材料;沉積源噴嘴單元,其會被排列在該沉積源的一側並且包含被排列在第一方向之中的複數個沉積源噴 嘴;圖案狹縫薄板,其會被排列在和該沉積源噴嘴單元反向的地方並且具有被排列在該第一方向之中的複數個圖案狹縫;以及屏障板配件,其包含被排列在該第一方向之中的複數個屏障板,該屏障板配件會被排列在該沉積源噴嘴單元和該圖案狹縫薄板之間,該屏障板配件係用於將該沉積源噴嘴單元和該圖案狹縫薄板之間的空間分割成複數個子沉積空間,該沉積材料可能包含一種材料用以產生選擇自由下面所組成之群中的薄膜:紅色(R)發射層、綠色(G)發射層、藍色(B)發射層以及複數個輔助層。 According to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of fabricating an organic light emitting display element by forming a thin film on a substrate using a thin film deposition apparatus, the method comprising: arranging the substrate to be separated from the thin film deposition apparatus by a distance And depositing a deposition material released from the thin film deposition apparatus on the substrate when one of the thin film deposition apparatus and the substrate moves relative to the other of the thin film deposition apparatus and the substrate. Wherein, the thin film deposition apparatus comprises a plurality of thin film deposition assemblies, each of the thin film deposition assemblies comprising: a deposition source comprising a deposition material, the deposition source is for releasing the deposition material; and a deposition source nozzle unit, Arranged on one side of the deposition source and containing a plurality of deposition source jets arranged in the first direction a slit; a pattern slit sheet which is arranged in a direction opposite to the deposition source nozzle unit and having a plurality of pattern slits arranged in the first direction; and a barrier panel fitting including a plurality of barrier plates in the first direction, the barrier plate fittings being arranged between the deposition source nozzle unit and the pattern slit sheet, the barrier plate fittings being used for the deposition source nozzle unit and the pattern The space between the slit sheets is divided into a plurality of sub-deposition spaces, and the deposition material may comprise a material for producing a film in the group consisting of: a red (R) emissive layer, a green (G) emissive layer, and a blue Color (B) emission layer and a plurality of auxiliary layers.

根據本發明的又一項態樣,提供一種使用薄膜沉積裝置在基板上形成薄膜來製造有機發光顯示元件的方法,該方法包含:排列該基板,使其和該薄膜沉積裝置分隔一距離,並且當該薄膜沉積裝置和該基板中的其中一者相對於該薄膜沉積裝置和該基板中的另一者移動時,將從該薄膜沉積裝置處被釋出的沉積材料沉積在該基板上。其中,該薄膜沉積裝置包含複數個薄膜沉積配件,每一個該等薄膜沉積配件皆包含:沉積源,其包含沉積材料,該沉積源係用於釋出該沉積材料;沉積源噴嘴單元,其會被排列在該沉積源的一側並且包含被排列在第一方向之中的複數個沉積源噴嘴;以及圖案狹縫薄板,其會被排列在和該沉積源噴嘴單元反向的地方並且具有被排列在和該第一方向垂直的第二方向之中的複數個圖案狹縫,其中,該沉積材料可能包含一種材料,其會產生選擇自由下面所組成之群中的薄膜:R發射層、G發射層、B發射層以及複數個輔助層。 According to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of fabricating an organic light emitting display element by forming a thin film on a substrate using a thin film deposition apparatus, the method comprising: arranging the substrate to be spaced apart from the thin film deposition apparatus, and When one of the thin film deposition apparatus and the substrate is moved relative to the other of the thin film deposition apparatus and the substrate, deposition material released from the thin film deposition apparatus is deposited on the substrate. Wherein, the thin film deposition apparatus comprises a plurality of thin film deposition assemblies, each of the thin film deposition assemblies comprising: a deposition source comprising a deposition material, the deposition source is for releasing the deposition material; and a deposition source nozzle unit, Arranging on one side of the deposition source and including a plurality of deposition source nozzles arranged in the first direction; and pattern slit sheets which are arranged in a direction opposite to the deposition source nozzle unit and have been a plurality of pattern slits arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, wherein the deposited material may comprise a material that produces a film selected from the group consisting of: R emission layer, G An emission layer, a B emission layer, and a plurality of auxiliary layers.

分別用於形成該B發射層、其中一個該等輔助層、該G發射層、另一個該等輔助層以及該R發射層的沉積材料可能分別從該等複數 個薄膜沉積配件處被釋出,並且可能會依序被沉積在該基板上。分別用於形成該B發射層、其中一個該等輔助層、該R發射層、另一個該等輔助層以及該G發射層的沉積材料可能分別從該等複數個薄膜沉積配件處被釋出,並且可能會依序被沉積在該基板上。分別被排列在該等複數個薄膜沉積配件的該等沉積源裡面的該等沉積材料可能會依序被沉積在該基板上。將該沉積材料沉積在該基板上進一步可能包含分開控制該等複數個薄膜沉積配件的沉積溫度。 Depositing materials for forming the B emissive layer, one of the auxiliary layers, the G emissive layer, the other of the auxiliary layers, and the R emissive layer, respectively, may be from the plural The thin film deposition joints are released and may be deposited on the substrate in sequence. Depositing materials respectively for forming the B emissive layer, one of the auxiliary layers, the R emissive layer, the other of the auxiliary layers, and the G emissive layer may be released from the plurality of thin film deposition joints, respectively. And may be deposited on the substrate in sequence. The deposition materials respectively disposed in the deposition sources of the plurality of thin film deposition assemblies may be sequentially deposited on the substrate. Depositing the deposition material on the substrate may further comprise separately controlling the deposition temperatures of the plurality of thin film deposition assemblies.

根據本發明的又一項態樣,提供一種使用薄膜沉積裝置在基板上形成薄膜所製成的有機發光顯示元件,該方法包含:排列該基板,使其和該薄膜沉積裝置分隔一距離並且當該薄膜沉積裝置和該基板中的其中一者相對於該薄膜沉積裝置和該基板中的另一者移動時將從該薄膜沉積裝置處被釋出的沉積材料沉積在該基板上。其中,該薄膜沉積裝置包含複數個薄膜沉積配件,每一個該等薄膜沉積配件皆包含:沉積源,其包含沉積材料,該沉積源係用於釋出該沉積材料;沉積源噴嘴單元,其會被排列在該沉積源的一側並且包含被排列在第一方向之中的複數個沉積源噴嘴;以及圖案狹縫薄板,其會被排列在和該沉積源噴嘴單元反向的地方並且具有被排列在和該第一方向垂直的第二方向之中的複數個圖案狹縫,其中,該沉積材料可能包含一種材料,其會產生選擇自由下面所組成之群中的薄膜:R發射層、G發射層、B發射層以及複數個輔助層。 According to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an organic light emitting display element formed by forming a thin film on a substrate using a thin film deposition apparatus, the method comprising: arranging the substrate to be separated from the thin film deposition apparatus by a distance and A deposition material released from the thin film deposition apparatus is deposited on the substrate when the film deposition apparatus and the substrate are moved relative to the other of the thin film deposition apparatus and the substrate. Wherein, the thin film deposition apparatus comprises a plurality of thin film deposition assemblies, each of the thin film deposition assemblies comprising: a deposition source comprising a deposition material, the deposition source is for releasing the deposition material; and a deposition source nozzle unit, Arranging on one side of the deposition source and including a plurality of deposition source nozzles arranged in the first direction; and pattern slit sheets which are arranged in a direction opposite to the deposition source nozzle unit and have been a plurality of pattern slits arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, wherein the deposited material may comprise a material that produces a film selected from the group consisting of: R emission layer, G An emission layer, a B emission layer, and a plurality of auxiliary layers.

根據本發明的又一項態樣,提供一種有機發光顯示元件,其包含複數個像素,其中,每一個該等像素皆包含:G子像素,其包含G 發射層和G輔助層;R子像素,其包含R發射層和R輔助層;以及B子像素,其包含B發射層,該G輔助層係被排列在該B發射層和該G發射層之間,該R輔助層係被排列在該G發射層和該R發射層之間。該G輔助層的末端部分可能會重疊該B發射層的末端部分,該G發射層可能會被排列在該G輔助層之上。該R輔助層的末端部分可能會重疊該G發射層的末端部分,該R發射層可能會被排列在該R輔助層之上。該B發射層和該G發射層可能會以第一距離彼此分離,而且該G發射層和該R發射層可能會以第二距離彼此分離。該顯示器可能還包含基板以及被排列成彼此反向的第一電極和第二電極,其中,該等B發射層、G發射層和R發射層以及該等G輔助層和R輔助層可能會被排列在該等第一電極和第二電極之間。該G輔助層和該R輔助層彼此可能會有不同的厚度。 According to still another aspect of the present invention, an organic light emitting display element includes a plurality of pixels, wherein each of the pixels includes: a G sub-pixel including a G An emission layer and a G auxiliary layer; an R sub-pixel including an R emission layer and an R auxiliary layer; and a B sub-pixel including a B emission layer, the G auxiliary layer being arranged in the B emission layer and the G emission layer The R auxiliary layer is arranged between the G emitting layer and the R emitting layer. The end portion of the G auxiliary layer may overlap the end portion of the B emission layer, and the G emission layer may be arranged above the G auxiliary layer. The end portion of the R auxiliary layer may overlap the end portion of the G emission layer, and the R emission layer may be arranged above the R auxiliary layer. The B emissive layer and the G emissive layer may be separated from each other by a first distance, and the G emissive layer and the R emissive layer may be separated from each other by a second distance. The display may further include a substrate and first and second electrodes arranged to be opposite to each other, wherein the B emission layer, the G emission layer, and the R emission layer, and the G auxiliary layer and the R auxiliary layer may be Arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode. The G auxiliary layer and the R auxiliary layer may have different thicknesses from each other.

根據本發明的再一項態樣,提供一種有機發光顯示元件,其包含複數個像素,其中,每一個該等像素可能包含:G子像素,其包含G發射層和G輔助層;R子像素,其包含R發射層和R輔助層;以及B子像素,其包含B發射層,該R輔助層可能係被排列在該B發射層和該R發射層之間,而該G輔助層可能係被排列在該R發射層和該G發射層之間。該R輔助層的末端部分可能會重疊該B發射層的末端部分,該R發射層可能會被排列在該R輔助層之上。該G輔助層的末端部分可能會重疊該R發射層的末端部分,該G發射層可能會被排列在該G輔助層之上。該B發射層和該R發射層可能會以第一距離分隔,該R發射層和該G發射層可能會以第二距離分隔。該顯示器可能還包含基板以及被排列成彼此反向的第一電極和一第二電極,該等B發射層、G發射層以及R發射層以及該等G輔助層和 R輔助層可能會被排列在該等第一電極和第二電極之間。該G輔助層和該R輔助層彼此可能會有不同的厚度。 According to still another aspect of the present invention, an organic light emitting display element includes a plurality of pixels, wherein each of the pixels may include: a G sub-pixel including a G emission layer and a G auxiliary layer; and a R sub-pixel Having an R emissive layer and an R auxiliary layer; and a B sub-pixel comprising a B emissive layer, which may be arranged between the B emissive layer and the R emissive layer, and the G auxiliary layer may be Arranged between the R emitting layer and the G emitting layer. The end portion of the R auxiliary layer may overlap the end portion of the B emission layer, and the R emission layer may be arranged above the R auxiliary layer. The end portion of the G auxiliary layer may overlap the end portion of the R emission layer, and the G emission layer may be arranged above the G auxiliary layer. The B emissive layer and the R emissive layer may be separated by a first distance, and the R emissive layer and the G emissive layer may be separated by a second distance. The display may further include a substrate and a first electrode and a second electrode arranged to be opposite to each other, the B emission layer, the G emission layer, and the R emission layer, and the G auxiliary layer and The R auxiliary layer may be arranged between the first and second electrodes. The G auxiliary layer and the R auxiliary layer may have different thicknesses from each other.

50‧‧‧基板 50‧‧‧Substrate

51‧‧‧緩衝層 51‧‧‧buffer layer

52‧‧‧主動層 52‧‧‧Active layer

52a‧‧‧通道區 52a‧‧‧Channel area

52b,52c‧‧‧源極/汲極區 52b, 52c‧‧‧ source/bungee area

53‧‧‧閘極絕緣層 53‧‧‧ gate insulation

54‧‧‧閘極電極 54‧‧‧gate electrode

55‧‧‧層間絕緣層 55‧‧‧Interlayer insulation

56‧‧‧源極/汲極電極 56‧‧‧Source/drain electrodes

57‧‧‧源極/汲極電極 57‧‧‧Source/drain electrodes

58‧‧‧鈍化層 58‧‧‧ Passivation layer

59‧‧‧平坦化層 59‧‧‧Flating layer

60‧‧‧像素定義層 60‧‧‧ pixel definition layer

61‧‧‧第一電極 61‧‧‧First electrode

62‧‧‧有機層 62‧‧‧Organic layer

62B‧‧‧B發射層 62B‧‧‧B emission layer

62G‧‧‧G發射層 62G‧‧‧G emission layer

62G’‧‧‧G’輔助層 62G’‧‧‧G’ auxiliary layer

62R‧‧‧R發射層 62R‧‧‧R emission layer

62R’‧‧‧R’輔助層 62R’‧‧‧R’ auxiliary layer

63‧‧‧第二電極 63‧‧‧second electrode

100‧‧‧薄膜沉積配件 100‧‧‧film deposition accessories

110‧‧‧沉積源 110‧‧‧Sedimentary source

111‧‧‧坩鍋 111‧‧‧ Shabu Shabu

112‧‧‧加熱器 112‧‧‧heater

115‧‧‧沉積材料 115‧‧‧Deposited materials

120‧‧‧沉積源噴嘴單元 120‧‧‧Secondary source nozzle unit

121‧‧‧沉積源噴嘴 121‧‧‧Sediment source nozzle

130‧‧‧屏障板配件 130‧‧‧Barrier plate accessories

131‧‧‧屏障板 131‧‧‧Barrier board

132‧‧‧屏障板框架 132‧‧‧Barrier frame

135‧‧‧連接部件 135‧‧‧Connecting parts

150‧‧‧圖案狹縫薄板 150‧‧‧pattern slit sheet

151‧‧‧圖案狹縫 151‧‧‧ pattern slit

151a-b‧‧‧狹縫 151a-b‧‧‧slit

155‧‧‧框架 155‧‧‧Frame

200‧‧‧薄膜沉積配件 200‧‧‧film deposition accessories

210‧‧‧沉積源 210‧‧‧Sedimentary source

215‧‧‧沉積材料 215‧‧‧deposited materials

250‧‧‧圖案狹縫薄板 250‧‧‧pattern slit sheet

300‧‧‧薄膜沉積配件 300‧‧‧film deposition accessories

310‧‧‧沉積源 310‧‧‧Sedimentary source

315‧‧‧沉積材料 315‧‧‧deposited materials

350‧‧‧圖案狹縫薄板 350‧‧‧pattern slit sheet

400‧‧‧薄膜沉積配件 400‧‧‧film deposition accessories

410‧‧‧沉積源 410‧‧‧Sedimentary source

415‧‧‧沉積材料 415‧‧‧deposited materials

450‧‧‧圖案狹縫薄板 450‧‧‧pattern slit sheet

500‧‧‧薄膜沉積配件 500‧‧‧film deposition accessories

510‧‧‧沉積源 510‧‧‧Sedimentary source

515‧‧‧沉積材料 515‧‧‧deposited materials

550‧‧‧圖案狹縫薄板 550‧‧‧pattern slit sheet

600‧‧‧基板 600‧‧‧Substrate

700‧‧‧薄膜沉積配件 700‧‧‧film deposition accessories

710‧‧‧沉積源 710‧‧‧Sedimentary source

711‧‧‧坩鍋 711‧‧‧ Shabu Shabu

712‧‧‧加熱器 712‧‧‧heater

715‧‧‧沉積材料 715‧‧‧deposited materials

720‧‧‧沉積源噴嘴單元 720‧‧‧Secondary source nozzle unit

721‧‧‧沉積源噴嘴 721‧‧‧Sediment source nozzle

730‧‧‧第一屏障板配件 730‧‧‧First barrier board accessories

731‧‧‧第一屏障板 731‧‧‧First barrier board

732‧‧‧第一屏障板框架 732‧‧‧First barrier panel frame

740‧‧‧第二屏障板配件 740‧‧‧Second barrier board accessories

741‧‧‧第二屏障板 741‧‧‧Second barrier board

742‧‧‧第二屏障板框架 742‧‧‧Second barrier frame

750‧‧‧圖案狹縫薄板 750‧‧‧pattern slit sheet

751‧‧‧圖案狹縫 751‧‧‧pattern slit

755‧‧‧框架 755‧‧‧Frame

800‧‧‧靜電夾盤 800‧‧‧Electrical chuck

801‧‧‧主體 801‧‧‧ Subject

802‧‧‧電極 802‧‧‧electrode

810‧‧‧第一運送單元 810‧‧‧First shipping unit

820‧‧‧第二運送單元 820‧‧‧Second transport unit

910‧‧‧裝載單元 910‧‧‧Loading unit

912‧‧‧第一置物架 912‧‧‧First shelf

914‧‧‧輸送自動機器人 914‧‧‧Transport automatic robot

916‧‧‧輸送反應室 916‧‧‧Transportation reaction room

918‧‧‧第一反向反應室 918‧‧‧First reverse reaction chamber

919‧‧‧第一反向自動機器人 919‧‧‧First reverse automatic robot

920‧‧‧卸載單元 920‧‧‧Unloading unit

922‧‧‧第二置物架 922‧‧‧Second rack

924‧‧‧射出自動機器人 924‧‧‧Injecting automatic robot

926‧‧‧射出反應室 926‧‧‧ shot reaction chamber

928‧‧‧第二反向反應室 928‧‧‧Second reverse reaction chamber

929‧‧‧第二反向自動機器人 929‧‧‧Second reverse automatic robot

930‧‧‧沉積單元 930‧‧‧Deposition unit

931‧‧‧第一反應室 931‧‧‧First Reaction Chamber

932‧‧‧第二反應室 932‧‧‧Second reaction room

1100‧‧‧薄膜沉積配件 1100‧‧‧film deposition accessories

1110‧‧‧沉積源 1110‧‧‧Sedimentary source

1111‧‧‧坩鍋 1111‧‧‧ Shabu Shabu

1112‧‧‧加熱器 1112‧‧‧heater

1115‧‧‧沉積材料 1115‧‧‧deposited materials

1120‧‧‧沉積源噴嘴單元 1120‧‧‧Deposition source nozzle unit

1121‧‧‧沉積源噴嘴 1121‧‧‧ deposition source nozzle

1135‧‧‧連接部件 1135‧‧‧Connecting parts

1150‧‧‧圖案狹縫薄板 1150‧‧‧pattern slit sheet

1151‧‧‧圖案狹縫 1151‧‧‧ pattern slit

1155‧‧‧框架 1155‧‧‧Frame

1200‧‧‧薄膜沉積配件 1200‧‧‧film deposition accessories

1210‧‧‧沉積源 1210‧‧‧Sedimentary source

1211‧‧‧坩鍋 1211‧‧‧ Shabu Shabu

1212‧‧‧加熱器 1212‧‧‧heater

1215‧‧‧沉積材料 1215‧‧‧Deposited materials

1220‧‧‧沉積源噴嘴單元 1220‧‧‧Deposition source nozzle unit

1221‧‧‧沉積源噴嘴 1221‧‧‧Sediment source nozzle

1221a-b‧‧‧沉積源噴嘴 1221a-b‧‧‧ deposition source nozzle

1235‧‧‧連接部件 1235‧‧‧Connecting parts

1250‧‧‧圖案狹縫薄板 1250‧‧‧pattern slit sheet

1251‧‧‧圖案狹縫 1251‧‧‧ pattern slit

1255‧‧‧框架 1255‧‧‧Frame

S‧‧‧子沉積空間 S‧‧‧Sub-sediment space

藉由參考隨附圖式來詳細說明本發明的示範性實施例會更明白本發明的上面和其它特點及觀點,其中:圖1所示的係根據本發明第一實施例的薄膜沉積配件的概略透視圖;圖2所示的係根據本發明第一實施例在圖1中所示的薄膜沉積配件的概略剖視圖;圖3所示的係圖1的薄膜沉積配件的概略平面視圖;圖4所示的係根據本發明第一實施例的薄膜沉積裝置的概略透視圖;圖5A和5B所示的係藉由使用圖4的薄膜沉積裝置所製造的有機發光顯示元件的一像素的剖視圖;圖6所示的係根據本發明第二實施例的薄膜沉積配件的概略透視圖;圖7所示的係根據本發明第三實施例的薄膜沉積配件的概略透視圖;圖8所示的係圖7的薄膜沉積配件的概略側視圖;圖9所示的係圖7的薄膜沉積配件的概略平面視圖;圖10所示的係根據本發明第四實施例的薄膜沉積配件的概略透視 圖;圖11所示的係根據本發明第四實施例,當沉積源噴嘴在該薄膜沉積配件之中並未傾斜時被形成在一基板之上的沉積膜的分佈圖案的概略關係圖;圖12所示的係根據本發明第四實施例,當沉積源噴嘴在該薄膜沉積配件之中傾斜時被形成在一基板之上的沉積膜的分佈圖案的概略關係圖;圖13所示的係根據本發明一實施例的薄膜沉積裝置的概略視圖;圖14所示的係圖13的薄膜沉積裝置的一修正範例的概略視圖;以及圖15所示的係根據本發明一實施例,圖13的靜電夾盤的範例的剖視圖。 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The above and other features and aspects of the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description of the exemplary embodiments of the invention. Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the thin film deposition assembly shown in Figure 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 is a schematic plan view of the thin film deposition assembly of Figure 1; Shown is a schematic perspective view of a thin film deposition apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention; and FIGS. 5A and 5B are cross-sectional views of a pixel of an organic light emitting display element manufactured by using the thin film deposition apparatus of FIG. 4; 6 is a schematic perspective view of a film deposition fitting according to a second embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of a film deposition fitting according to a third embodiment of the present invention; 7 is a schematic side view of a film deposition fitting; FIG. 9 is a schematic plan view of the film deposition fitting of FIG. 7; FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view of a film deposition fitting according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 is a schematic diagram showing a distribution pattern of a deposited film formed on a substrate when the deposition source nozzle is not tilted in the thin film deposition assembly according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention; 12 is a schematic diagram showing a distribution pattern of a deposited film formed on a substrate when a deposition source nozzle is tilted among the thin film deposition fittings according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention; A schematic view of a thin film deposition apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; a schematic view of a modified example of the thin film deposition apparatus of FIG. 13 shown in FIG. 14; and FIG. 15 is an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. A cross-sectional view of an example of an electrostatic chuck.

本申請案主張2010年4月28日在韓國智慧財產局所提申之韓國專利申請案第10-2010-0039496號的優先權與權利,本文以引用的方式將其揭示內容完整併入。 Priority is claimed on Korean Patent Application No. 10-2010-0039496, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.

下文中將詳細說明根據本發明一實施例的薄膜沉積裝置以及使用該薄膜沉積裝置製造有機發光顯示元件的方法。 Hereinafter, a thin film deposition apparatus and a method of manufacturing an organic light emitting display element using the thin film deposition apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

現在參考圖1至3,圖1所示的係根據本發明第一實施例的薄膜沉積配件100的概略透視圖;圖2所示的係圖1中所示的薄膜沉積配件100的概略剖面視圖;而圖3所示的係圖1中所示的薄膜沉積配件100的概略平面視圖。 Referring now to FIGS. 1 through 3, there is shown a schematic perspective view of a thin film deposition assembly 100 in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention; and a schematic cross-sectional view of the thin film deposition assembly 100 shown in FIG. And FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view of the thin film deposition assembly 100 shown in FIG.

參考圖1、2以及3,根據本發明第一實施例的薄膜沉積配件100包含:沉積源110、沉積源噴嘴單元120、屏障板配件130以及圖案狹縫薄板150。 Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, a thin film deposition assembly 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention includes a deposition source 110, a deposition source nozzle unit 120, a barrier plate assembly 130, and a pattern slit sheet 150.

為方便解釋起見,圖1、2以及3中雖然並未顯示反應室;不過,該薄膜沉積裝置100的所有組件皆可能會被設置在一保持在適當真空程度處的反應室裡面。該反應室會保持在適當的真空處,以便讓沉積材料會在實質上筆直的直線中移動經過該薄膜沉積裝置100。 For ease of explanation, the reaction chambers are not shown in Figures 1, 2, and 3; however, all of the components of the thin film deposition apparatus 100 may be disposed in a reaction chamber maintained at an appropriate vacuum level. The reaction chamber will be maintained at a suitable vacuum to allow the deposited material to move through the thin film deposition apparatus 100 in a substantially straight line.

明確地說,為將一從該沉積源110處被射出並且經由該沉積源噴嘴單元120和該圖案狹縫薄板150被釋出的沉積材料115以所希的圖案沉積在基板600之上,該反應室必須如同在使用精細金屬遮罩(FMM)的沉積方法中保持在高真空狀態。此外,多個屏障板131和該圖案狹縫薄板150的溫度還必須充分低於該沉積源110的溫度。就此方面來說,該等屏障板131和該圖案狹縫薄板150的溫度可能約為100℃或更低。這係因為當該等屏障板131的溫度很低時,撞擊該等屏障板131的沉積材料115可能不會蒸發。此外,當該圖案狹縫薄板150的溫度很低時,該圖案狹縫薄板150的熱膨脹也可以縮小或最小化。該屏障板配件130係面向位在高溫處的沉積源110。此外,該屏障板配件130中靠近該沉積源110的一部分的溫度可能會上升至約最大值167℃,因此,必要的話,可能還進一步包含部分冷卻裝置。為達此目的,該屏障板配件130可能包含冷卻部件。 Specifically, in order to deposit a deposition material 115 that is ejected from the deposition source 110 and released through the deposition source nozzle unit 120 and the pattern slit sheet 150 in a desired pattern on the substrate 600, The reaction chamber must be maintained in a high vacuum state as in a deposition method using a fine metal mask (FMM). Further, the temperatures of the plurality of barrier sheets 131 and the pattern slit sheet 150 must also be sufficiently lower than the temperature of the deposition source 110. In this regard, the temperature of the barrier sheets 131 and the pattern slit sheet 150 may be about 100 ° C or lower. This is because when the temperature of the barrier sheets 131 is low, the deposition material 115 striking the barrier sheets 131 may not evaporate. Further, when the temperature of the pattern slit sheet 150 is low, the thermal expansion of the pattern slit sheet 150 can also be reduced or minimized. The barrier panel assembly 130 is oriented toward a deposition source 110 located at a high temperature. In addition, the temperature in the barrier panel assembly 130 adjacent a portion of the deposition source 110 may rise to about a maximum of 167 ° C, and thus, if necessary, may further include a partial cooling device. To this end, the barrier panel assembly 130 may include a cooling component.

基板600係被設置在該反應室之中,該基板600會構成一要於其上沉積一沉積材料115的沉積目標物。該基板600可能係一用於平面 顯示器的基板。用於製造複數個平面顯示器的一大型基板(例如,母玻璃基板)可以作馬該基板600。亦可以運用其它基板。 A substrate 600 is disposed in the reaction chamber, and the substrate 600 constitutes a deposition target on which a deposition material 115 is to be deposited. The substrate 600 may be used for a plane The substrate of the display. A large substrate (e.g., a mother glass substrate) for fabricating a plurality of flat panel displays can be used as the substrate 600. Other substrates can also be used.

於本發明的第一實施例中,沉積可能係在該基板600和該薄膜沉積配件100中的其中一者相對於該基板600和該薄膜沉積配件100中的另一者移動時被實施。 In a first embodiment of the invention, deposition may be performed while one of the substrate 600 and the thin film deposition assembly 100 is moved relative to the other of the substrate 600 and the thin film deposition assembly 100.

明確地說,在習知的FMM沉積方法中,該FMM的尺寸必須等於一基板的尺寸。因此,當基板變大時,該FMM的尺寸必須隨之增加。然而,要製造大型的FMM並不簡單,要擴充FMM使其精確對齊圖案也不容易。 In particular, in the conventional FMM deposition method, the size of the FMM must be equal to the size of a substrate. Therefore, as the substrate becomes larger, the size of the FMM must increase. However, it is not easy to make a large FMM, and it is not easy to expand the FMM to precisely align the pattern.

為克服此問題,在根據本發明第一實施例的薄膜沉積配件100之中,沉積可能會在該薄膜沉積配件100和該基板600中的其中一者相對於另一者移動時被實施。換言之,沉積可能會在該基板600(其會被設置成用以面向該薄膜沉積配件100)於Y軸方向之中移動時被連續實施。換言之,沉積會在該基板600於圖1中箭頭A的方向之中移動時以掃描的方式被實施。當沉積被實施時,圖中所示的基板600雖然係在圖3中的Y軸方向之中移動;不過,本發明並不受限於此。沉積亦可以在該薄膜沉積配件100於Y軸方向之中移動而該基板600為固定時被實施。 To overcome this problem, in the thin film deposition assembly 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, deposition may be performed while one of the thin film deposition assembly 100 and the substrate 600 is moved relative to the other. In other words, the deposition may be continuously performed while the substrate 600 (which will be disposed to face the thin film deposition assembly 100) moves in the Y-axis direction. In other words, the deposition is performed in a scanning manner as the substrate 600 moves in the direction of the arrow A in FIG. When the deposition is carried out, the substrate 600 shown in the drawing moves in the Y-axis direction in FIG. 3; however, the present invention is not limited thereto. The deposition may also be performed when the thin film deposition assembly 100 is moved in the Y-axis direction and the substrate 600 is fixed.

因此,在根據本發明第一實施例的薄膜沉積配件100之中,該圖案狹縫薄板150可能明顯小於習知沉積方法中所使用的FMM。換言之,在根據本發明第一實施例的薄膜沉積配件100之中,沉積會在該基板600於Y軸方向之中移動時被連續實施,也就是,以掃描的方式被實施。因此,圖案狹縫薄板150在X軸方向和Y軸方向中 的長度可能明顯小於該基板600在X軸方向和Y軸方向中的長度。如上面所述,因為該圖案狹縫薄板150可被形成明顯小於習知沉積方法中所使用的FMM,所以,相對容易製造本發明之實施例中所使用的圖案狹縫薄板150。換言之,相較於使用較大型FMM的習知沉積方法,使用小於習知沉積方法中所使用之FMM的圖案狹縫薄板150會更方便用於所有製程之中,其包含蝕刻以及其它後續製程,例如,精確延伸、熔接、移動以及清潔製程。這會更適合或有利於比較大型的顯示元件。 Therefore, in the thin film deposition assembly 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the pattern slit sheet 150 may be significantly smaller than the FMM used in the conventional deposition method. In other words, in the thin film deposition assembly 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, deposition is continuously performed while the substrate 600 is moved in the Y-axis direction, that is, in a scanning manner. Therefore, the pattern slit sheet 150 is in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction The length may be significantly smaller than the length of the substrate 600 in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. As described above, since the pattern slit sheet 150 can be formed to be significantly smaller than the FMM used in the conventional deposition method, it is relatively easy to manufacture the pattern slit sheet 150 used in the embodiment of the present invention. In other words, the use of a pattern slit sheet 150 that is smaller than the FMM used in conventional deposition methods is more convenient for use in all processes, including etching and other subsequent processes, as compared to conventional deposition methods using larger FMMs. For example, precise extension, welding, moving, and cleaning processes. This would be more suitable or advantageous for comparing large display elements.

為如上面所述般在該薄膜沉積配件100或該基板600相對於另一者移動時實施沉積,該薄膜沉積配件100和該基板600可以彼此分離(舉例來說,分離預設的距離)。稍後將會詳細說明。 To perform deposition as the film deposition assembly 100 or the substrate 600 moves relative to the other as described above, the film deposition assembly 100 and the substrate 600 may be separated from each other (for example, separated by a predetermined distance). It will be explained in detail later.

含有並且會加熱沉積材料115的沉積源110會被設置在該反應室中該基板600的反向側。當該沉積源110裡面所含的沉積材料115被蒸發時,該沉積材料115便會被沉積在該基板600之上。 A deposition source 110 containing and heating the deposition material 115 will be disposed on the reverse side of the substrate 600 in the reaction chamber. When the deposition material 115 contained in the deposition source 110 is evaporated, the deposition material 115 is deposited on the substrate 600.

明確地說,沉積源110包含:坩鍋111,其中充滿該沉積材料115;以及加熱器112,其會加熱該坩鍋111,用以蒸發被排列在該坩鍋111裡面的沉積材料115,以便將該已蒸發的沉積材料115移動至該沉積源噴嘴單元120。 Specifically, the deposition source 110 includes: a crucible 111 filled with the deposition material 115; and a heater 112 that heats the crucible 111 to evaporate the deposition material 115 arranged in the crucible 111 so that The evaporated deposition material 115 is moved to the deposition source nozzle unit 120.

該沉積源噴嘴單元120會被設置在該沉積源110中面向該基板600的一側處。該沉積源噴嘴單元120包含等間距排列在X軸方向之中的複數個沉積源噴嘴121。從該沉積源110處被蒸發的沉積材料115會通過該沉積源噴嘴單元120朝該基板600移動。 The deposition source nozzle unit 120 is disposed at a side of the deposition source 110 facing the substrate 600. The deposition source nozzle unit 120 includes a plurality of deposition source nozzles 121 arranged at equal intervals in the X-axis direction. The deposition material 115 evaporated from the deposition source 110 is moved toward the substrate 600 through the deposition source nozzle unit 120.

該屏障板配件130會被設置在該沉積源噴嘴單元120中最靠近基板 600的一側處。該屏障板配件130包含:複數個屏障板131;以及屏障板框架132,其會覆蓋該等屏障板131的側邊。該等複數個屏障板131可以彼此平行的方式等間距排列在X軸方向之中。此外,每一個該等屏障板131還可被排列成平行於圖3中的YZ平面,也就是,垂直於X軸方向。如上面所述方式排列的該等複數個屏障板131會將該沉積源噴嘴單元120和該圖案狹縫薄板150之間的空間分割成複數個子沉積空間S(參見圖3)。在根據本發明第一實施例的薄膜沉積配件100之中,該沉積空間會被該等屏障板131分割成分別對應於該等沉積源噴嘴121的子沉積空間S,沉積材料115會經由該等沉積源噴嘴121被釋出。 The barrier plate assembly 130 will be disposed in the deposition source nozzle unit 120 closest to the substrate At one side of the 600. The barrier panel assembly 130 includes: a plurality of barrier panels 131; and a barrier panel frame 132 that covers the sides of the barrier panels 131. The plurality of barrier sheets 131 may be equally spaced in the X-axis direction in parallel with each other. Moreover, each of the barrier panels 131 can also be arranged parallel to the YZ plane in FIG. 3, that is, perpendicular to the X-axis direction. The plurality of barrier sheets 131 arranged in the manner described above divides the space between the deposition source nozzle unit 120 and the pattern slit sheet 150 into a plurality of sub-deposition spaces S (see Fig. 3). In the thin film deposition assembly 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the deposition space is divided by the barrier plates 131 into sub-deposition spaces S respectively corresponding to the deposition source nozzles 121 through which the deposition material 115 passes. The deposition source nozzle 121 is released.

該等屏障板131可能會分別被設置在相鄰的沉積源噴嘴121之間。換言之,每一個該等沉積源噴嘴121可能會分別被設置在兩個相鄰的屏障板131之間。該等沉積源噴嘴121可能分別位於兩個相鄰屏障板131之間的中點處。如上面所述,因為該等屏障板131會將該沉積源噴嘴單元120和該圖案狹縫薄板150之間的空間分割成複數個子沉積空間S,所以,經由每一個該等沉積源噴嘴121被釋出的沉積材料115並不會混合經由另外的沉積源噴嘴121被釋出的沉積材料115,而且該沉積材料115會通過該等圖案狹縫151,以便被沉積在該基板600之上。換言之,該等屏障板131會引導經由該等沉積源噴嘴121被釋出的沉積材料115,使其在Z軸方向之中筆直移動而不會在X軸方向之中流動。 The barrier plates 131 may be disposed between adjacent deposition source nozzles 121, respectively. In other words, each of the deposition source nozzles 121 may be disposed between two adjacent barrier plates 131, respectively. The deposition source nozzles 121 may be located at midpoints between two adjacent barrier plates 131, respectively. As described above, since the barrier plates 131 divide the space between the deposition source nozzle unit 120 and the pattern slit sheet 150 into a plurality of sub-deposition spaces S, they are via each of the deposition source nozzles 121. The released deposition material 115 does not mix the deposition material 115 that is released via the additional deposition source nozzle 121, and the deposition material 115 passes through the pattern slits 151 to be deposited on the substrate 600. In other words, the barrier sheets 131 guide the deposition material 115 discharged through the deposition source nozzles 121 so as to move straight in the Z-axis direction without flowing in the X-axis direction.

如上面所述,該沉積材料115會因安裝該等屏障板131而被迫筆直移動,因此,相較於沒有任何屏障板存在的情況,較小型的陰影區可能會被形成在該基板600之上。因此,該薄膜沉積配件100和 該基板600彼此會分離(舉例來說,分離預設的距離)。稍後將作詳細說明。 As described above, the deposition material 115 is forced to move straight due to the installation of the barrier sheets 131. Therefore, a smaller shaded area may be formed on the substrate 600 than in the absence of any barrier sheets. on. Therefore, the thin film deposition assembly 100 and The substrates 600 are separated from each other (for example, separated by a predetermined distance). A detailed description will be given later.

構成該等屏障板131之上方側和下方側的屏障板框架132會保持該等屏障板131的位置,並且引導從該等沉積源噴嘴121被釋出的沉積材料115,俾使得該沉積材料115不會在Y軸方向之中流動。換言之,在圖1之實施例中的屏障板框架132包含兩個反向的屏障框架板,它們會在Y軸方向之中彼此隔開,兩者之間設置著該等屏障板131。雖然圖1中左側的屏障框架板的高度似乎小於右側的屏障框架板;但是,它們亦可能如圖2中所示般具有相同的高度。 The barrier frame 132 constituting the upper and lower sides of the barrier sheets 131 maintains the position of the barrier sheets 131 and guides the deposition material 115 released from the deposition source nozzles 121 such that the deposition material 115 Does not flow in the Y-axis direction. In other words, the barrier panel frame 132 in the embodiment of Fig. 1 includes two opposing barrier frame panels that are spaced apart from each other in the Y-axis direction with the barrier panels 131 disposed therebetween. Although the height of the barrier frame panels on the left side of Figure 1 appears to be smaller than the barrier frame panels on the right side; however, they may also have the same height as shown in Figure 2.

圖中所示的沉積源噴嘴單元120和屏障板配件130雖然彼此分離一預設的距離;不過,本發明並不受限於此。為防止從該沉積源110處發出的熱傳導至該屏障板配件130,該沉積源噴嘴單元120和該屏障板配件130可能彼此分離(舉例來說,分離預設的距離)。或者,倘若在該沉積源噴嘴單元120和該屏障板配件130之間設置一熱絕緣板的話,該沉積源噴嘴單元120和該屏障板配件130可能會利用其間的該熱絕緣板被黏結在一起。 The deposition source nozzle unit 120 and the barrier plate fitting 130 shown in the drawing are separated from each other by a predetermined distance; however, the present invention is not limited thereto. To prevent heat from the deposition source 110 from being conducted to the barrier panel assembly 130, the deposition source nozzle unit 120 and the barrier panel assembly 130 may be separated from each other (for example, separated by a predetermined distance). Alternatively, if a thermal insulation plate is disposed between the deposition source nozzle unit 120 and the barrier plate assembly 130, the deposition source nozzle unit 120 and the barrier plate assembly 130 may be bonded together using the thermal insulation plate therebetween. .

此外,該屏障板配件130可被建構成用以從該薄膜沉積配件100處卸除。習知的FMM沉積技術具有低沉積效率。沉積效率所指的係被沉積在基板上的沉積材料和從沉積源處被蒸發的沉積材料的比例。該習知的FMM沉積技術具有約32%的沉積效率。再者,在該習知的FMM沉積技術中,未被沉積在該基板上的約68%有機沉積材料仍會黏附至沉積裝置,而且因此,重新使用該沉積材料並不容易。 Additionally, the barrier panel assembly 130 can be constructed to be removed from the film deposition assembly 100. Conventional FMM deposition techniques have low deposition efficiencies. The deposition efficiency refers to the ratio of the deposited material deposited on the substrate and the deposited material evaporated from the deposition source. This conventional FMM deposition technique has a deposition efficiency of about 32%. Furthermore, in the conventional FMM deposition technique, about 68% of the organic deposition material not deposited on the substrate still adheres to the deposition apparatus, and therefore, it is not easy to reuse the deposition material.

為克服該些問題,在根據本發明第一實施例的薄膜沉積配件100之中,該沉積空間會藉由使用該屏障板配件130而被包圍,因此,該沉積材料115中無法沉積在基板600上的部分大部分會被沉積在該屏障板配件130之上。因此,因為該屏障板配件130被建構成用以可從該薄膜沉積配件100處卸除,所以,當大量的沉積材料115在冗長的沉積製程之後貼附至該屏障板配件130時,該屏障板配件130可從該薄膜沉積配件100處被卸除並且放置在分離的沉積材料循環使用裝置之中,用以恢復該沉積材料115。由於根據該第一實施例的薄膜沉積配件100的結構的關係,該沉積材料115的重新使用率會提高,因此,沉積效率會獲得改良而且廢料會減少,從而會降低製造成本。 In order to overcome such problems, in the thin film deposition assembly 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the deposition space is surrounded by using the barrier plate assembly 130, and therefore, the deposition material 115 cannot be deposited on the substrate 600. Most of the upper portion will be deposited on the barrier panel assembly 130. Therefore, since the barrier panel fitting 130 is constructed to be detachable from the film deposition fitting 100, when a large amount of deposition material 115 is attached to the barrier panel fitting 130 after a lengthy deposition process, the barrier The plate fitting 130 can be removed from the film deposition fitting 100 and placed in a separate deposition material recycling device to recover the deposition material 115. Due to the structure of the thin film deposition assembly 100 according to the first embodiment, the reuse rate of the deposition material 115 is increased, and therefore, the deposition efficiency is improved and the waste is reduced, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost.

該圖案狹縫薄板150和黏結著該圖案狹縫薄板150的框架155會被設置在該沉積源110和該基板600之間。該框架155可能會被形成格柵形狀,和窗框雷同。該圖案狹縫薄板150會被黏結在該框架155內部。該圖案狹縫薄板150包含被排列在X軸方向之中的複數個圖案狹縫151。於該沉積源110中被蒸發的沉積材料115會在前往該基板600的途中通過該沉積源噴嘴單元120和該圖案狹縫薄板150。該圖案狹縫薄板150可藉由蝕刻來製造,其為和製造FMM(明確地說,有條紋的FMM)的習知技術中所使用的方法相同的方法。 The pattern slit sheet 150 and the frame 155 to which the pattern slit sheet 150 is bonded are disposed between the deposition source 110 and the substrate 600. The frame 155 may be formed into a grid shape, which is identical to the window frame. The pattern slit sheet 150 is bonded inside the frame 155. The pattern slit sheet 150 includes a plurality of pattern slits 151 arranged in the X-axis direction. The deposition material 115 evaporated in the deposition source 110 passes through the deposition source nozzle unit 120 and the pattern slit sheet 150 on the way to the substrate 600. The pattern slit sheet 150 can be fabricated by etching, which is the same method as that used in the conventional technique of manufacturing an FMM (specifically, a striped FMM).

在根據本發明第一實施例的薄膜沉積配件100之中,圖案狹縫151的總數量可能會大於沉積源噴嘴121的總數量。此外,圖案狹縫151的數量可能會大於沉積源噴嘴121。換言之,至少一個沉積源噴嘴121可被設置在兩個相鄰的屏障板131之間;然而,卻可能會有複數個圖案狹縫151(舉例來說,圖2中所示的狹縫151a和151b) 被設置在兩個相鄰的屏障板131之間。該沉積源噴嘴單元120和該圖案狹縫薄板150之間的空間會被該等屏障板131分割成分別對應於該等沉積源噴嘴121的多個子沉積空間S。因此,從每一個該等沉積源噴嘴121處被釋出的沉積材料115會通過被設置在對應於該沉積源噴嘴121的子沉積空間S之中的複數個圖案狹縫151,並且接著會被沉積在該基板600之上。 In the thin film deposition assembly 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the total number of pattern slits 151 may be larger than the total number of deposition source nozzles 121. Further, the number of pattern slits 151 may be larger than the deposition source nozzle 121. In other words, at least one deposition source nozzle 121 may be disposed between two adjacent barrier plates 131; however, there may be a plurality of pattern slits 151 (for example, the slits 151a and shown in FIG. 2) 151b) It is disposed between two adjacent barrier panels 131. The space between the deposition source nozzle unit 120 and the pattern slit sheet 150 is divided by the barrier sheets 131 into a plurality of sub-deposition spaces S respectively corresponding to the deposition source nozzles 121. Therefore, the deposition material 115 discharged from each of the deposition source nozzles 121 passes through a plurality of pattern slits 151 disposed in the sub-deposition space S corresponding to the deposition source nozzle 121, and then Deposited on the substrate 600.

此外,該屏障板配件130和該圖案狹縫薄板150亦可能會被形成彼此分離(舉例來說,分離預設的距離)。或者,該屏障板配件130和該圖案狹縫薄板150可能會藉由一連接部件135來連接。該屏障板配件130的溫度可能會因為具有高溫的沉積源110的關係而提高至100℃或更高。因此,為防止該屏障板配件130的熱量傳導至該圖案狹縫薄板150,該屏障板配件130和該圖案狹縫薄板150會彼此分離(舉例來說,分離預設的距離)。 In addition, the barrier panel assembly 130 and the pattern slit sheet 150 may also be formed to be separated from each other (for example, separated by a predetermined distance). Alternatively, the barrier panel assembly 130 and the pattern slit sheet 150 may be joined by a connecting member 135. The temperature of the barrier panel assembly 130 may increase to 100 ° C or higher due to the relationship of the deposition source 110 having a high temperature. Therefore, in order to prevent heat of the barrier panel assembly 130 from being transmitted to the pattern slit sheet 150, the barrier panel fitting 130 and the pattern slit sheet 150 are separated from each other (for example, separated by a predetermined distance).

如上面所述,根據本發明第一實施例的薄膜沉積配件100會在相對於該基板600移動時實施沉積。為相對於該基板600來移動薄膜沉積配件100,該圖案狹縫薄板150和該基板600會分離(舉例來說,分離預設的距離)。此外,當該圖案狹縫薄板150和該基板600彼此分離時,為防止在該基板600上形成非常大的陰影區,該等屏障板131會被排列在該沉積源噴嘴單元120和該圖案狹縫薄板150之間,以便強迫該沉積材料115在筆直的方向中移動。因此,可能會被形成在該基板600之上的陰影區的大小會明顯縮減。 As described above, the thin film deposition assembly 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention performs deposition while moving relative to the substrate 600. To move the thin film deposition assembly 100 relative to the substrate 600, the pattern slit sheet 150 and the substrate 600 are separated (for example, separated by a predetermined distance). Further, when the pattern slit sheet 150 and the substrate 600 are separated from each other, in order to prevent formation of a very large shadow area on the substrate 600, the barrier sheets 131 are arranged in the deposition source nozzle unit 120 and the pattern is narrow. Between the sheets 150 is sewn to force the deposition material 115 to move in a straight direction. Therefore, the size of the shadow area that may be formed on the substrate 600 is significantly reduced.

明確地說,在使用FMM的習知沉積技術中,係利用和基板緊密接觸的FMM來實施沉積,以便防止在該基板上形成陰影區。然而,當利用和該基板緊密接觸的FMM時,該接觸卻可能會造成缺陷。 此外,在該習知的沉積技術中,遮罩的尺寸必須和基板的尺寸相同,因為該遮罩無法相對於該基板來移動。因此,當顯示元件變大時,遮罩的尺寸必須隨之增加。然而,要製造此大型遮罩並不容易。 In particular, in conventional deposition techniques using FMM, deposition is performed using an FMM in intimate contact with the substrate to prevent the formation of shadow regions on the substrate. However, when using an FMM in close contact with the substrate, the contact may cause defects. Moreover, in this conventional deposition technique, the size of the mask must be the same as the size of the substrate because the mask cannot move relative to the substrate. Therefore, as the display element becomes larger, the size of the mask must increase. However, it is not easy to make this large mask.

為克服此問題,在根據本發明第一實施例的薄膜沉積配件100之中,該圖案狹縫薄板150會被設置成和基板600分離(舉例來說,分離預設的距離)。這可借助於安裝該等屏障板131來達成,用以縮小被形成在該基板600上的陰影區的尺寸。 To overcome this problem, in the thin film deposition assembly 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the pattern slit sheet 150 is disposed to be separated from the substrate 600 (for example, separated by a predetermined distance). This can be accomplished by mounting the barrier panels 131 to reduce the size of the shaded regions formed on the substrate 600.

如上面所述,根據本發明的實施例,遮罩會被形成小於基板,並且會在該遮罩相對於該基板移動時實施沉積。因此,能夠輕易地製造該遮罩。此外,還可以防止發生在習知沉積技術之中因基板和FMM之間的接觸所造成的缺陷。再者,因為在沉積製程期間並不需要將該FMM設置成緊密接觸該基板,所以,可以縮短製造時間。如上面所述,被形成在該基板600之上的陰影區可以藉由安裝該等屏障板131而縮小。因此,該圖案狹縫薄板150會和該基板600分離。 As described above, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the mask may be formed smaller than the substrate, and deposition may be performed as the mask moves relative to the substrate. Therefore, the mask can be easily manufactured. In addition, it is possible to prevent defects caused by contact between the substrate and the FMM in the conventional deposition technique. Furthermore, since it is not necessary to arrange the FMM to be in close contact with the substrate during the deposition process, the manufacturing time can be shortened. As described above, the shaded areas formed on the substrate 600 can be reduced by mounting the barrier sheets 131. Therefore, the pattern slit sheet 150 is separated from the substrate 600.

現在參考圖4,圖4所示的係根據本發明一實施例的薄膜沉積裝置的概略透視圖。參考圖4,根據本發明本實施例的薄膜沉積裝置包含複數個薄膜沉積配件,每一個薄膜沉積配件皆具有圖1至3中所示之薄膜沉積配件100的結構。換言之,根據本發明本實施例的薄膜沉積裝置可能包含多重沉積源,其會依序釋出用於形成藍色發射層(B)、綠色輔助層(G’)、綠色發射層(G)、紅色輔助層(R’)以及紅色發射層(R)的沉積材料。 Referring now to Figure 4, there is shown a schematic perspective view of a thin film deposition apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Fig. 4, a thin film deposition apparatus according to the present embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of thin film deposition assemblies each having the structure of the thin film deposition assembly 100 shown in Figs. In other words, the thin film deposition apparatus according to the present embodiment of the present invention may include multiple deposition sources which are sequentially released for forming the blue emission layer (B), the green auxiliary layer (G'), the green emission layer (G), A red auxiliary layer (R') and a red emissive layer (R) deposition material.

明確地說,根據本發明本實施例的薄膜沉積裝置包含:第一薄膜沉積配件100、第二薄膜沉積配件200、第三薄膜沉積配件300、第四薄膜沉積配件400以及第五薄膜沉積配件500。每一個該等第一薄膜沉積配件100、第二薄膜沉積配件200、第三薄膜沉積配件300、第四薄膜沉積配件400以及第五薄膜沉積配件500皆具有和參考圖1至3所述的薄膜沉積配件相同的結構,且因此,此處將不對其作詳細說明。 Specifically, the thin film deposition apparatus according to the present embodiment of the present invention includes: a first thin film deposition assembly 100, a second thin film deposition assembly 200, a third thin film deposition assembly 300, a fourth thin film deposition assembly 400, and a fifth thin film deposition assembly 500. . Each of the first thin film deposition assembly 100, the second thin film deposition assembly 200, the third thin film deposition assembly 300, the fourth thin film deposition assembly 400, and the fifth thin film deposition assembly 500 has a film as described with reference to FIGS. The deposition fitting has the same structure and, therefore, will not be described in detail herein.

第一薄膜沉積配件100、第二薄膜沉積配件200、第三薄膜沉積配件300、第四薄膜沉積配件400以及第五薄膜沉積配件500可能分別含有不同的沉積材料。 The first thin film deposition assembly 100, the second thin film deposition assembly 200, the third thin film deposition assembly 300, the fourth thin film deposition assembly 400, and the fifth thin film deposition assembly 500 may each contain different deposition materials.

舉例來說,該第一薄膜沉積配件100可能含有用於形成B發射層的沉積材料,該第二薄膜沉積配件200可能含有用於形成G’輔助層的沉積材料,該第三薄膜沉積配件300可能含有用於形成G發射層的沉積材料,該第四薄膜沉積配件400可能含有用於形成R’輔助層的沉積材料,而該第五薄膜沉積配件500可能含有用於形成R發射層的沉積材料。 For example, the first thin film deposition assembly 100 may contain a deposition material for forming a B emission layer, and the second thin film deposition assembly 200 may contain a deposition material for forming a G' auxiliary layer, the third thin film deposition assembly 300. There may be a deposition material for forming a G-emitting layer, which may contain a deposition material for forming an R' auxiliary layer, and the fifth thin film deposition assembly 500 may contain a deposition for forming an R-emitting layer. material.

或者且並未顯示在圖4中,該第一薄膜沉積配件100可能含有用於形成B發射層的沉積材料,該第二薄膜沉積配件200可能含有用於形成R’輔助層的沉積材料,該第三薄膜沉積配件300可能含有用於形成R發射層的沉積材料,該第四薄膜沉積配件400可能含有用於形成G’輔助層的沉積材料,而該第五薄膜沉積配件500可能含有用於形成G發射層的沉積材料。 Or not shown in FIG. 4, the first thin film deposition assembly 100 may contain a deposition material for forming a B emission layer, and the second thin film deposition assembly 200 may contain a deposition material for forming an R' auxiliary layer. The third thin film deposition assembly 300 may contain a deposition material for forming an R emission layer, which may contain a deposition material for forming a G' auxiliary layer, and the fifth thin film deposition assembly 500 may contain A deposition material of the G emission layer is formed.

根據上面的結構,該G’輔助層(參見圖5A的62G’)係被設置在 該B發射層(參見圖5A的62B)和該G發射層(參見圖5A的62G)之間,而該R’輔助層(參見圖5A的62R’)係被設置在該G發射層(參見圖5A的62G)和該R發射層(參見圖5A的62R)之間。或者,如圖5B中所示,該R’輔助層可能係被設置在該B發射層和該R發射層之間,而該G’輔助層可能係被設置在該G發射層和該R發射層之間。也就是,因為有中間層被設置在兩個相鄰的發射層之間,所以,該等兩個相鄰的發射層彼此並不會接觸。稍後將參考圖5A來對此作詳細說明。 According to the above structure, the G' auxiliary layer (see 62G' of Fig. 5A) is set at The B emission layer (see 62B of FIG. 5A) and the G emission layer (see 62G of FIG. 5A) are disposed, and the R' auxiliary layer (see 62R' of FIG. 5A) is disposed on the G emission layer (see Between 62G) of FIG. 5A and the R emission layer (see 62R of FIG. 5A). Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 5B, the R' auxiliary layer may be disposed between the B emission layer and the R emission layer, and the G' auxiliary layer may be disposed at the G emission layer and the R emission Between the layers. That is, since the intermediate layer is disposed between two adjacent emission layers, the two adjacent emission layers do not contact each other. This will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 5A.

此處,用於形成R’輔助層和G’輔助層的沉積材料,用於形成R發射層的沉積材料,用於形成G發射層的沉積材料,以及用於形成B發射層的沉積材料可以在彼此不同的溫度處蒸發。因此,該等個別第一、第二、第三、第四以及第五薄膜沉積配件100、200、300、400以及500的沉積源110、210、310、410以及510的溫度可被設為不相同。 Here, a deposition material for forming an R' auxiliary layer and a G' auxiliary layer, a deposition material for forming an R emission layer, a deposition material for forming a G emission layer, and a deposition material for forming a B emission layer may be Evaporate at different temperatures from each other. Therefore, the temperatures of the deposition sources 110, 210, 310, 410, and 510 of the individual first, second, third, fourth, and fifth thin film deposition assemblies 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 can be set to no the same.

根據本發明本實施例的薄膜沉積裝置雖然包含五個薄膜沉積配件;不過,本發明並不受限於此。換言之,根據本發明另一實施例的薄膜沉積裝置可能包含複數個薄膜沉積配件,每一個薄膜沉積配件皆含有不同的沉積材料。 The thin film deposition apparatus according to the present embodiment of the present invention contains five thin film deposition fittings; however, the present invention is not limited thereto. In other words, a thin film deposition apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of thin film deposition assemblies each containing a different deposition material.

如上面所述,複數個薄膜可以利用複數個薄膜沉積配件同時被形成,而且因而會改良製造產量和沉積效率。此外,整體的製程會簡化,而且製造成本也會降低。 As described above, a plurality of films can be simultaneously formed using a plurality of film deposition fittings, and thus the manufacturing yield and deposition efficiency are improved. In addition, the overall process will be simplified and manufacturing costs will be reduced.

利用具有上述結構的薄膜沉積裝置可以形成有機發光顯示元件的有機層(參見圖5A的有機層62),其包含發射層。根據本發明一實 施例之製造有機發光顯示元件的方法可能包含:排列該基板600,使其和該薄膜沉積裝置分離(舉例來說,分離預設的距離);以及在該薄膜沉積裝置或該基板600相對於另一者移動時,沉積從該薄膜沉積裝置處被釋出的沉積材料。下面將作詳細說明。 The organic layer of the organic light emitting display element (see the organic layer 62 of FIG. 5A) including the emission layer can be formed using the thin film deposition apparatus having the above structure. According to the invention A method of fabricating an organic light emitting display device according to an embodiment may include: arranging the substrate 600 to be separated from the thin film deposition device (for example, separating a predetermined distance); and comparing the thin film deposition device or the substrate 600 to the substrate While the other is moving, the deposited material released from the thin film deposition apparatus is deposited. The details will be described below.

剛開始,該基板600會被排列成和該薄膜沉積裝置分離(舉例來說,分離預設的距離)。如上面所述,根據本發明一實施例的薄膜沉積裝置可能包含圖案狹縫薄板150、250、350、450以及550,每一者皆小於基板600,並且因而可非常輕易被製造。因此,沉積可以在該薄膜沉積裝置和該基板600中的任一者或兩者相對於另一者移動時被實施。換言之,沉積可以在基板600(其係被排列在和該薄膜沉積裝置反向的地方)於Y軸方向中移動時被連續實施。換言之,沉積係在基板600於圖4中箭頭B的方向中移動時,以掃描的方式被實施。此外,該薄膜沉積裝置和該基板600必須彼此分離(舉例來說,分離預設的距離),以便讓該薄膜沉積裝置或該基板600相對於另一者移動。基於此理由,基板600會被排列在一反應室(圖中並未顯示)之中並且和該薄膜沉積裝置分離(舉例來說,分離預設的距離)。 Initially, the substrate 600 will be arranged to be separated from the thin film deposition apparatus (for example, separated by a predetermined distance). As described above, the thin film deposition apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may include pattern slit sheets 150, 250, 350, 450, and 550, each of which is smaller than the substrate 600, and thus can be manufactured very easily. Thus, deposition can be performed while either or both of the thin film deposition apparatus and the substrate 600 are moved relative to the other. In other words, the deposition can be continuously performed while the substrate 600 (which is arranged in a direction opposite to the thin film deposition apparatus) moves in the Y-axis direction. In other words, the deposition is performed in a scanning manner while the substrate 600 is moving in the direction of the arrow B in FIG. Further, the thin film deposition apparatus and the substrate 600 must be separated from each other (for example, separated by a predetermined distance) to move the thin film deposition apparatus or the substrate 600 relative to the other. For this reason, the substrate 600 is arranged in a reaction chamber (not shown) and separated from the thin film deposition apparatus (for example, separated by a predetermined distance).

接著,當該薄膜沉積裝置或該基板600相對於另一者移動移動時,從該薄膜沉積裝置處被釋出的沉積材料會被沉積在該基板600之上。如上面所述,根據本發明一實施例的薄膜沉積裝置可能包含圖案狹縫薄板150、250、350、450以及550,每一者皆小於基板600,並且因而可非常輕易被製造。因此,沉積會在該薄膜沉積裝置或該基板600相對於另一者移動時被實施。雖然圖1至4顯示該基板600係在該薄膜沉積裝置被固定時於Y軸方向之中移動; 不過,本發明並不受限於此。舉例來說,取而代之的係,該基板600可能會被固定,而該薄膜沉積裝置則可能相對於該基板600來移動。 Next, when the thin film deposition apparatus or the substrate 600 is moved relative to the other, the deposition material released from the thin film deposition apparatus is deposited on the substrate 600. As described above, the thin film deposition apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may include pattern slit sheets 150, 250, 350, 450, and 550, each of which is smaller than the substrate 600, and thus can be manufactured very easily. Therefore, deposition can be performed when the thin film deposition apparatus or the substrate 600 is moved relative to the other. 1 to 4 show that the substrate 600 moves in the Y-axis direction when the thin film deposition apparatus is fixed; However, the invention is not limited thereto. For example, instead of the system, the substrate 600 may be fixed and the thin film deposition apparatus may move relative to the substrate 600.

用於實施根據本發明本實施例之製造有機發光顯示元件的方法的薄膜沉積裝置可能包含多重沉積源,其會依序釋出用於形成B發射層、G’輔助層、G發射層、R’輔助層以及R發射層的沉積材料。因此,複數個有機層可以同時被形成。也就是,用於實施該方法的薄膜沉積裝置可能包含複數個薄膜沉積配件,俾使得該B發射層(參見圖5A的62B)、該G’輔助層(參見圖5A的62G’)、該G發射層(參見圖5A的62G)、該R’輔助層(參見圖5A的62R’)以及該R發射層(參見圖5A的62R)可以利用單一多重沉積源在相同的時間被形成。因此,製造該有機發光顯示元件所花費的時間會明顯縮減,而且設備成本也會因為需要較少的反應室而大幅降低。 The thin film deposition apparatus for carrying out the method of manufacturing an organic light emitting display element according to the present embodiment of the present invention may comprise multiple deposition sources which are sequentially released for forming a B emission layer, a G' auxiliary layer, a G emission layer, and R 'Second layer and deposition material of the R emissive layer. Therefore, a plurality of organic layers can be formed at the same time. That is, the thin film deposition apparatus for carrying out the method may include a plurality of thin film deposition assemblies such that the B emission layer (see 62B of FIG. 5A), the G' auxiliary layer (see 62G' of FIG. 5A), the G The emissive layer (see 62G of FIG. 5A), the R' auxiliary layer (see 62R' of FIG. 5A), and the R emissive layer (see 62R of FIG. 5A) can be formed at the same time using a single multiple deposition source. Therefore, the time taken to manufacture the organic light-emitting display element is significantly reduced, and the equipment cost is also greatly reduced because fewer reaction chambers are required.

稍後會作說明的該有機發光顯示元件的有機層62可以藉由該薄膜沉積裝置來製造。此外,根據本實施例的薄膜沉積裝置還可以被用來在有機薄膜電晶體之中形成有機層或無機層,並且藉由使用各種材料來形成各式各樣的膜。 The organic layer 62 of the organic light emitting display element which will be described later can be fabricated by the thin film deposition apparatus. Further, the thin film deposition apparatus according to the present embodiment can also be used to form an organic layer or an inorganic layer among organic thin film transistors, and a wide variety of films can be formed by using various materials.

下文中將詳細說明藉由使用圖4的薄膜沉積裝置所製造的有機發光顯示元件。 The organic light-emitting display element manufactured by using the thin film deposition apparatus of FIG. 4 will be described in detail below.

現在參考圖5A和5B,圖5A和5B所示的係藉由使用圖4的薄膜沉積裝置所製造的有機發光顯示元件的一像素的剖視圖。除了紅色子像素和綠色子像素的位置互換之外,圖5B的像素實質上雷同於圖 5A的像素。所以,下面的說明主要係參考圖5A。參考圖5A,緩衝層51會被形成在由玻璃或塑膠製成的基板50之上。薄膜電晶體(Thin Film Transistor,TFT)和有機發光二極體(Organic Light Emitting Diode,OLED)會被形成在該緩衝層51之上。 Referring now to FIGS. 5A and 5B, FIGS. 5A and 5B are cross-sectional views of a pixel of an organic light emitting display element fabricated by using the thin film deposition apparatus of FIG. 4. The pixels of Figure 5B are substantially identical to the map except that the positions of the red and green sub-pixels are interchanged. 5A pixels. Therefore, the following description mainly refers to FIG. 5A. Referring to FIG. 5A, the buffer layer 51 is formed over the substrate 50 made of glass or plastic. A Thin Film Transistor (TFT) and an Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) are formed on the buffer layer 51.

具有預設圖案的主動層52會被形成在該緩衝層51之上。閘極絕緣層53會被形成在該主動層52之上,而閘極電極54會被形成在該閘極絕緣層53的預設區域之中。該閘極電極54會被連接至施加TFT ON/OFF訊號的閘極線(圖中並未顯示)。層間絕緣層55會被形成在該閘極電極54之上。源極/汲極電極56和57會被形成用以經由接觸孔分別接觸主動層52的源極/汲極區52b和52c。由SiO2、SiNx或是類似物所製成的鈍化層58會被形成在該等源極/汲極電極56和57之上。由有機材料(例如,丙烯、聚亞醯胺、環苯丁烯(BCB)或是類似物)所製成的平坦化層59會被形成在該鈍化層58之上。第一電極61(其功能如同該OLED的陽極)會被形成在該平坦化層59之上,而由有機材料製成的像素定義層60則會被形成在該第一電極61之上。開口會被形成在該像素定義層60之中,而有機層62則會被形成在該像素定義層60的表面上以及經由該開口露出的該第一電極61的表面上。該有機層62包含發射層。本發明並不受限於上面所述的有機發光顯示元件的結構,而且有機發光顯示元件的各種結構皆可套用至本文所述之本發明的實施例。 An active layer 52 having a predetermined pattern is formed over the buffer layer 51. A gate insulating layer 53 is formed over the active layer 52, and a gate electrode 54 is formed in a predetermined region of the gate insulating layer 53. The gate electrode 54 is connected to a gate line (not shown) that applies a TFT ON/OFF signal. An interlayer insulating layer 55 is formed over the gate electrode 54. Source/drain electrodes 56 and 57 are formed to contact source/drain regions 52b and 52c of active layer 52 via contact holes, respectively. A passivation layer 58 made of SiO2, SiNx or the like is formed over the source/drain electrodes 56 and 57. A planarization layer 59 made of an organic material such as propylene, polyamine, BCB or the like is formed over the passivation layer 58. A first electrode 61 (which functions as an anode of the OLED) is formed over the planarization layer 59, and a pixel definition layer 60 made of an organic material is formed over the first electrode 61. An opening may be formed in the pixel defining layer 60, and an organic layer 62 is formed on the surface of the pixel defining layer 60 and on the surface of the first electrode 61 exposed through the opening. The organic layer 62 comprises an emissive layer. The present invention is not limited to the structure of the above-described organic light-emitting display element, and various structures of the organic light-emitting display element can be applied to the embodiments of the invention described herein.

當電流流動時,該OLED會藉由發出紅光、綠光或是藍光來顯示預設的影像資訊。該OLED包含:該第一電極61,其會被連接至該TFT的汲極電極56而且正電力電壓會被施加至此;第二電極63,其會被形成用以覆蓋該整個子像素而且負電力電壓會被施加至此 ;以及該有機層62,其會被設置在該第一電極61和該第二電極63之間,用以發光。該第一電極61和該第二電極63彼此會藉由該有機層62而絕緣,並且會分別施加相反極性的電壓至該有機層62,以便在該有機層62之中誘發發光。 When the current flows, the OLED displays the preset image information by emitting red, green or blue light. The OLED comprises: the first electrode 61, which is connected to the drain electrode 56 of the TFT and a positive power voltage is applied thereto; the second electrode 63, which is formed to cover the entire sub-pixel and has a negative power Voltage will be applied to this And the organic layer 62, which is disposed between the first electrode 61 and the second electrode 63 for emitting light. The first electrode 61 and the second electrode 63 are insulated from each other by the organic layer 62, and voltages of opposite polarities are respectively applied to the organic layer 62 to induce luminescence in the organic layer 62.

該有機層62可能包含低分子量有機層或是高分子量有機材料。當使用低分子量有機層時,該有機層62可能具有單層結構,或是包含選擇自由下面所組成之群中的至少其中一層的多層結構:電洞注入層(Hole Injection Layer,HIL)、電洞傳輸層(Hole Transport Layer,HTL)、發射層(Emission Layer,EML)、電子傳輸層(Electron Transport Layer,ETL)以及電子注入層(Electron Injection Layer,EIL)。可用有機材料的範例可能包含:銅酞花青(CuPc)、N,N’-二(萘-1-基)-N,N’-二苯基聯苯胺(N,N’-di(naphthalene-1-yl)-N,N’-diphenyl-benzidine,NPB)、三(8-羥基喹啉)鋁(tris(8-hydroxyquinoline)aluminum,Alq3)以及類似物。該低分子量有機層可以藉由真空沉積來形成。當包含一高分子量有機層時,該有機層62可能大部分具有包含HTL和EML的結構。於此情況中,該HTL可能係由聚乙烯二氧基噻吩(poly(ethylenedioxythiophene),PEDOT)所製成,而該EML則可能係由聚伸苯基伸乙烯基(polyphenylenevinylene,PPV)或聚芴(polyfluorene)所製成。該HTL和該EML可藉由網版印刷、噴墨印刷或是類似方法構成。該有機層62並不受限於上面所述的有機層,並且可以各種其它方式具現並且仍落在本發明的範疇裡面。 The organic layer 62 may comprise a low molecular weight organic layer or a high molecular weight organic material. When a low molecular weight organic layer is used, the organic layer 62 may have a single layer structure or a multilayer structure including at least one of the groups selected from the following: Hole Injection Layer (HIL), electricity Hole Transport Layer (HTL), Emission Layer (EML), Electro Transport Layer (ETL), and Electron Injection Layer (EIL). Examples of useful organic materials may include: copper phthalocyanine (CuPc), N, N'-bis(naphthalen-1-yl)-N, N'-diphenylbenzidine (N, N'-di (naphthalene- 1-yl)-N,N'-diphenyl-benzidine, NPB), tris(8-hydroxyquinoline)aluminum, Alq3) and the like. The low molecular weight organic layer can be formed by vacuum deposition. When a high molecular weight organic layer is included, the organic layer 62 may mostly have a structure comprising HTL and EML. In this case, the HTL may be made of poly(ethylenedioxythiophene, PEDOT), and the EML may be composed of polyphenylenevinylene (PPV) or polyfluorene (PPV). Made from polyfluorene). The HTL and the EML can be constructed by screen printing, inkjet printing, or the like. The organic layer 62 is not limited to the organic layer described above, and may be present in various other ways and still fall within the scope of the present invention.

該第一電極61的功能可能如同一陽極,而該第二電極63的功能可 能如同一陰極。或者,該第一電極61的功能可能如同一陰極,而該第二電極63的功能可能如同一陽極。 The function of the first electrode 61 may be the same anode, and the function of the second electrode 63 may be Can be like the same cathode. Alternatively, the first electrode 61 may function as the same cathode, and the second electrode 63 may function as the same anode.

該第一電極61可能係透明電極或是反射電極。此透明電極可能係由下面所製成:氧化銦錫(ITO)、氧化銦鋅(IZO)、氧化鋅(ZnO)、氧化銦(In2O3)。此反射電極可能係藉由銀(Ag)、鎂(Mg)、鋁(Al)、鉑(Pt)、鈀(Pd)、金(Au)、鎳(Ni)、釹(Nd)、銥(Ir)、鉻(Cr)或是它們的化合物先形成一反射層並且接著在該反射層之上形成一層ITO、IZO、ZnO或是In2O3。 The first electrode 61 may be a transparent electrode or a reflective electrode. The transparent electrode may be made of indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), zinc oxide (ZnO), or indium oxide (In2O3). The reflective electrode may be made of silver (Ag), magnesium (Mg), aluminum (Al), platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), gold (Au), nickel (Ni), niobium (Nd), niobium (Ir). ), chromium (Cr) or a compound thereof first forms a reflective layer and then forms a layer of ITO, IZO, ZnO or In2O3 over the reflective layer.

該第二電極63可能會被形成透明電極或是反射電極。當該第二電極63被形成透明電極時,該第二電極63的功能如同一陰極。為達此目的,此透明電極可藉由下面方式來構成:在該有機層62的表面上沉積具有低工函數的金屬,例如,鋰(Li)、鈣(Ca)、氟化鋰/鈣(LiF/Ca)、氟化鋰/鋁(LiF/Al)、鋁(Al)、銀(Ag)、鎂(Mg)或是它們的化合物;以及由透明電極形成材料(例如,ITO、IZO、ZnO、In2O3或是類似物)於其上形成輔助電極層或是匯流排電極線。當該第二電極63被形成反射電極時,該反射層可藉由在該有機層62的整個表面上沉積Li、Ca、LiF/Ca、LiF/Al、Al、Ag、Mg或是它們的化合物來形成。 The second electrode 63 may be formed as a transparent electrode or a reflective electrode. When the second electrode 63 is formed as a transparent electrode, the second electrode 63 functions as the same cathode. To this end, the transparent electrode can be formed by depositing a metal having a low work function on the surface of the organic layer 62, for example, lithium (Li), calcium (Ca), lithium fluoride/calcium ( LiF/Ca), lithium fluoride/aluminum (LiF/Al), aluminum (Al), silver (Ag), magnesium (Mg) or a compound thereof; and a material formed of a transparent electrode (for example, ITO, IZO, ZnO) , In 2 O 3 or the like) on which the auxiliary electrode layer or the bus bar electrode line is formed. When the second electrode 63 is formed as a reflective electrode, the reflective layer can deposit Li, Ca, LiF/Ca, LiF/Al, Al, Ag, Mg or a compound thereof on the entire surface of the organic layer 62. To form.

在上面所述的有機發光顯示裝置中,包含該發射層的有機層62可以藉由上面所述的薄膜沉積裝置100(參見圖1)來形成。更詳細地說,該有機層62可能包含發射層62R、62G、62B以及輔助層62R’和62G’。根據本文所使用的的沉積材料,該等發射層62R、62G、62B可能會分別發出紅色(R)、綠色(G)以及藍色(B)的光。另一方面,該等輔助層62R’和62G’則係由構成該HTL的相同材料所 製成,在分別發出紅光、綠光以及藍光的R子像素、G子像素以及B子像素中可能會形成不相同之包含該等輔助層62R’和62G’的中間層。現在將於下文中詳細說明。 In the above organic light-emitting display device, the organic layer 62 including the emission layer can be formed by the thin film deposition apparatus 100 (see FIG. 1) described above. In more detail, the organic layer 62 may include emissive layers 62R, 62G, 62B and auxiliary layers 62R' and 62G'. According to the deposition material used herein, the emission layers 62R, 62G, 62B may emit light of red (R), green (G), and blue (B), respectively. On the other hand, the auxiliary layers 62R' and 62G' are made of the same material constituting the HTL. It is produced that intermediate layers including the auxiliary layers 62R' and 62G' may be formed in R sub-pixels, G sub-pixels, and B sub-pixels that respectively emit red, green, and blue light. It will now be explained in detail below.

該等第一電極61和第二電極63中其中一者係反射電極,而另一者則係半透明電極或是透明電極。因此,當該OLED被驅動時,可能會在該等第一電極61和第二電極63之間發生共振。據此,當該有機發光顯示元件被驅動時,從該等第一電極61和第二電極63之間的發射層62R、62G、以及62B處發出的光會在該等第一電極61和第二電極63之間共振並且從該有機發光顯示元件中發出。因此,光度以及發光效率可以獲得改良。為形成共振結構,在使用根據本實施例的薄膜沉積裝置所製成的有機發光顯示元件之中,在分別發出紅光、綠光、以及藍光的R子像素、G子像素、以及B子像素中包含該等輔助層62R’和62G’的中間層可能具有不同的厚度。也就是,因為被設置在該等第一電極61和第二電極63之間的有機層62之中的該等輔助層62R’和62G’的厚度會根據該發射層的發出顏色被最佳化(或是最適化),所以,可以達到卓越的驅動電壓、高電流密度、高發射光度、高顏色純度、高發射效率以及更好的壽命特徵。 One of the first electrode 61 and the second electrode 63 is a reflective electrode, and the other is a translucent electrode or a transparent electrode. Therefore, when the OLED is driven, resonance may occur between the first electrode 61 and the second electrode 63. According to this, when the organic light emitting display element is driven, light emitted from the emission layers 62R, 62G, and 62B between the first electrode 61 and the second electrode 63 is at the first electrodes 61 and The two electrodes 63 resonate between each other and are emitted from the organic light emitting display element. Therefore, the illuminance and the luminous efficiency can be improved. In order to form a resonance structure, among the organic light-emitting display elements fabricated using the thin film deposition apparatus according to the present embodiment, R sub-pixels, G sub-pixels, and B sub-pixels respectively emitting red light, green light, and blue light The intermediate layers containing the auxiliary layers 62R' and 62G' may have different thicknesses. That is, since the thicknesses of the auxiliary layers 62R' and 62G' disposed in the organic layer 62 between the first electrode 61 and the second electrode 63 are optimized according to the emitted color of the emission layer. (Or optimal), so you can achieve excellent drive voltage, high current density, high emission, high color purity, high emission efficiency and better life characteristics.

在一典型的有機發光顯示元件之中,該等輔助層62R’和62G’通常會先被形成在該第一電極61之上,並且接著,該R發射層62R、該G發射層62G以及該B發射層62B會依序被形成在該等輔助層之上。然而,當該基板和該圖案狹縫薄板如同根據本實施例之用於形成有機發光顯示元件的薄膜沉積裝置中彼此分離時,仍然可能有機會在該基板上產生陰影區,不過,機會很小。當產生該陰影區 而且該等相鄰發射層混合時,發光效率會變差而且驅動電壓會提高。 Among a typical organic light emitting display element, the auxiliary layers 62R' and 62G' are usually formed on the first electrode 61 first, and then, the R emitting layer 62R, the G emitting layer 62G, and the like B emission layer 62B is sequentially formed over the auxiliary layers. However, when the substrate and the pattern slit sheet are separated from each other as in the thin film deposition apparatus for forming an organic light-emitting display element according to the present embodiment, there is still a chance that a shadow area is generated on the substrate, but the chance is small . When the shadow area is generated Moreover, when the adjacent emission layers are mixed, the luminous efficiency is deteriorated and the driving voltage is increased.

也就是,如下面表1中所示,處於正常狀態(也就是,沒有任何重疊區域時)的B發射層62B的外部量子效率(External Quantum Efficiency,EQE)為6.29%。然而,當該R發射層62R或是該G發射層62G中僅有1%重疊該B發射層62B時,該B發射層62B的外部量子效率會急遽下降至1.53%或是2.76%。 That is, as shown in Table 1 below, the external quantum efficiency (EQE) of the B emission layer 62B in the normal state (that is, when there is no overlapping region) is 6.29%. However, when only 1% of the R emission layer 62R or the G emission layer 62G overlaps the B emission layer 62B, the external quantum efficiency of the B emission layer 62B drops sharply to 1.53% or 2.76%.

為解決上面問題,在根據本實施例的有機發光顯示元件之中,一像素之中的子像素會依照B子像素、G子像素、以及R子像素的順序來排列,該G’輔助層62G’的一末端部分和該G發射層62G的一末端部分會重疊該B發射層62B的一末端部分,而且該R’輔助層62R’的一末端部分和該R發射層62R的一末端部分會重疊該G發射層62G的另一末端部分。 In order to solve the above problem, among the organic light emitting display elements according to the present embodiment, sub-pixels among one pixel are arranged in the order of B sub-pixels, G sub-pixels, and R sub-pixels, the G' auxiliary layer 62G An end portion of 'and an end portion of the G emissive layer 62G may overlap an end portion of the B emissive layer 62B, and an end portion of the R' auxiliary layer 62R' and an end portion of the R emissive layer 62R may The other end portion of the G emission layer 62G is overlapped.

如上面所述,該第一薄膜沉積配件100(參見圖4)含有用於形成該B發射層62B的沉積材料,該第二薄膜沉積配件200(參見圖4)含有用於形成該G’輔助層62G’的沉積材料,該第三薄膜沉積配件300(參見圖4)含有用於形成該G發射層62G的沉積材料,該第四薄膜沉積配件400(參見圖4)含有用於形成該R’輔助層62R’的沉積 材料,以及該第五薄膜沉積配件500(參見圖4)含有用於形成該R發射層62R的沉積材料。 As described above, the first thin film deposition assembly 100 (see FIG. 4) contains a deposition material for forming the B emission layer 62B, and the second thin film deposition assembly 200 (see FIG. 4) contains for forming the G' auxiliary a deposition material of layer 62G', the third thin film deposition assembly 300 (see FIG. 4) containing a deposition material for forming the G emission layer 62G, the fourth thin film deposition assembly 400 (see FIG. 4) containing for forming the R Deposition of 'auxiliary layer 62R' The material, and the fifth thin film deposition assembly 500 (see FIG. 4) contains a deposition material for forming the R emission layer 62R.

於此情況中,該B發射層62B會先被形成,並且接著會形成該G’輔助層62G’。此處,該B發射層62B的右端和該G’輔助層62G’的左端彼此有某種程度的重疊,並且接著,該G’輔助層62G’的左端會被設置在該B發射層62B的右端之上。接著,該G發射層62G會被形成在該G’輔助層62G’之上。也就是,因為該G’輔助層62G’係被設置在該B發射層62B和該G發射層62G之間,所以,相鄰的B發射層62B和G發射層62G並不會直接相互接觸。 In this case, the B emission layer 62B is formed first, and then the G' auxiliary layer 62G' is formed. Here, the right end of the B emission layer 62B and the left end of the G' auxiliary layer 62G' have some overlap with each other, and then, the left end of the G' auxiliary layer 62G' is disposed at the B emission layer 62B. Above the right end. Next, the G emission layer 62G is formed over the G' auxiliary layer 62G'. That is, since the G' auxiliary layer 62G' is disposed between the B emission layer 62B and the G emission layer 62G, the adjacent B emission layer 62B and the G emission layer 62G do not directly contact each other.

接著,會形成該R’輔助層62R’。此時,該G發射層62G的右端和該R’輔助層62R’的左端彼此有某種程度的重疊,並且接著,該R’輔助層62R’的左端會被設置在該G發射層62G的右端之上。而後,該R發射層62R會被形成在該R’輔助層62R’之上。也就是,因為該R’輔助層62R’係被設置在該G發射層62G和該R發射層62R之間,所以,彼此相鄰的G發射層62G和R發射層62R並不會直接相互接觸。 Next, the R' auxiliary layer 62R' is formed. At this time, the right end of the G emission layer 62G and the left end of the R' auxiliary layer 62R' have a certain degree of overlap with each other, and then, the left end of the R' auxiliary layer 62R' is disposed at the G emission layer 62G. Above the right end. Then, the R emission layer 62R is formed over the R' auxiliary layer 62R'. That is, since the R' auxiliary layer 62R' is disposed between the G emission layer 62G and the R emission layer 62R, the G emission layer 62G and the R emission layer 62R adjacent to each other do not directly contact each other. .

如表2中所示,處於正常狀態(也就是,沒有任何重疊區域時)的B發射層62B的外部量子效率為6.29%。此外,當該R’輔助層62R’和該R發射層62R彼此重疊約1%時,外部量子效率則為5.78%;而當該G’輔助層62G’和該G發射層62G彼此重疊約1%時,外部量子效率則為5.42%。也就是,相較於該等中間輔助層並未被設置在該等相鄰發射層之間的表1,發光層的發光效率會大幅地改良,顏色混合不會發生,而且顏色座標的再生效果會獲得改良。 As shown in Table 2, the external quantum efficiency of the B emission layer 62B in the normal state (that is, when there is no overlapping region) was 6.29%. Further, when the R' auxiliary layer 62R' and the R emission layer 62R overlap each other by about 1%, the external quantum efficiency is 5.78%; and when the G' auxiliary layer 62G' and the G emission layer 62G overlap each other by about 1 At %, the external quantum efficiency is 5.42%. That is, compared with Table 1 in which the intermediate auxiliary layers are not disposed between the adjacent emission layers, the luminous efficiency of the light-emitting layer is greatly improved, color mixing does not occur, and the color coordinates are reproduced. Will be improved.

或者,圖中雖然並未顯示;但是,該第一薄膜沉積配件100可能含有用於形成該B發射層的沉積材料,該第二薄膜沉積配件200可能含有用於形成該R’輔助層的沉積材料,該第三薄膜沉積配件300可能含有用於形成該R發射層的沉積材料,該第四薄膜沉積配件400可能含有用於形成該G’輔助層的沉積材料,以及該第五薄膜沉積配件500可能含有用於形成該G發射層的沉積材料。 Alternatively, although not shown in the drawings; however, the first thin film deposition assembly 100 may contain a deposition material for forming the B emission layer, and the second thin film deposition assembly 200 may contain a deposition for forming the R' auxiliary layer. Materials, the third thin film deposition assembly 300 may contain a deposition material for forming the R emission layer, the fourth thin film deposition assembly 400 may contain a deposition material for forming the G' auxiliary layer, and the fifth thin film deposition assembly 500 may contain a deposition material for forming the G emissive layer.

於此情況中,該B發射層會先被形成,並且接著會形成該R’輔助層。此處,該B發射層的右端和該R’輔助層的左端彼此有某種程度的重疊,並且接著,該R’輔助層的左端會被設置在該B發射層的右端之上。接著,該R發射層會被形成在該R’輔助層之上。也就是,該R’輔助層係被設置在該B發射層和該R發射層之間,並且因此,相鄰的B發射層和R發射層並不會直接相互接觸。 In this case, the B emitter layer will be formed first, and then the R' auxiliary layer will be formed. Here, the right end of the B emission layer and the left end of the R' auxiliary layer have some overlap with each other, and then, the left end of the R' auxiliary layer is disposed above the right end of the B emission layer. Next, the R emissive layer will be formed over the R' auxiliary layer. That is, the R' auxiliary layer is disposed between the B emission layer and the R emission layer, and therefore, the adjacent B emission layer and R emission layer do not directly contact each other.

接著,會形成該G’輔助層。此處,該R發射層的右端和該G’輔助層的左端彼此有某種程度的重疊,並且接著,該G’輔助層的左端會被設置在該R發射層的右端之上。而後,一G發射層會被形成在該G’輔助層之上。也就是,因為該G’輔助層係被設置在該R發射層和該G發射層之間,所以,相鄰的R發射層和G發射層並不 會直接相互接觸。 Next, the G' auxiliary layer is formed. Here, the right end of the R emission layer and the left end of the G' auxiliary layer overlap to each other to some extent, and then, the left end of the G' auxiliary layer is disposed above the right end of the R emission layer. Then, a G emission layer is formed over the G' auxiliary layer. That is, since the G' auxiliary layer is disposed between the R emission layer and the G emission layer, the adjacent R emission layer and G emission layer are not Will directly contact each other.

根據本實施例,發光效率變差以及因相鄰發射層重疊的關係所造成的顏色混合皆可以減少。 According to the present embodiment, color mixing deterioration and color mixing due to the overlapping relationship of adjacent emission layers can be reduced.

現在參考圖6,圖6所示的係根據本發明第二實施例的薄膜沉積配件700的概略透視圖。參考圖6,根據本發明第二實施例的薄膜沉積配件700包含沉積源710、沉積源噴嘴單元720、第一屏障板配件730、第二屏障板配件740以及圖案狹縫薄板750,用以將沉積材料沉積在基板600之上。 Referring now to Figure 6, there is shown a schematic perspective view of a thin film deposition assembly 700 in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 6, a thin film deposition assembly 700 according to a second embodiment of the present invention includes a deposition source 710, a deposition source nozzle unit 720, a first barrier plate assembly 730, a second barrier plate assembly 740, and a pattern slit sheet 750 for A deposition material is deposited over the substrate 600.

為方便解釋起見,圖6中雖然並未顯示反應室;不過,該薄膜沉積配件700的所有組件皆可能會被設置在一保持在適當真空程度處的反應室裡面。該反應室會保持在適當的真空處,以便讓沉積材料會在實質上筆直的直線中移動經過該薄膜沉積配件700。 For ease of explanation, the reaction chamber is not shown in Figure 6; however, all of the components of the film deposition assembly 700 may be placed in a reaction chamber maintained at a suitable vacuum level. The reaction chamber will remain at a suitable vacuum to allow the deposited material to move through the thin film deposition assembly 700 in a substantially straight line.

基板600係被設置在該反應室之中,該基板600會構成要於其上沉積沉積材料715的沉積目標物。含有並且會加熱沉積材料715的沉積源710會被設置在該反應室中設置著該基板600之側的反向側。該沉積源710可能包含坩鍋711以及加熱器712。 A substrate 600 is disposed in the reaction chamber, which constitutes a deposition target on which the deposition material 715 is to be deposited. A deposition source 710 containing and heating the deposition material 715 is disposed on the opposite side of the reaction chamber where the side of the substrate 600 is disposed. The deposition source 710 may include a crucible 711 and a heater 712.

該沉積源噴嘴單元720會被設置在該沉積源110中面向該基板600的一側處。該沉積源噴嘴單元720包含等間距排列在X軸方向之中的複數個沉積源噴嘴721。 The deposition source nozzle unit 720 is disposed at a side of the deposition source 110 facing the substrate 600. The deposition source nozzle unit 720 includes a plurality of deposition source nozzles 721 arranged at equal intervals in the X-axis direction.

該第一屏障板配件730會被設置在該沉積源噴嘴單元720的一側處。該第一屏障板配件730包含:複數個第一屏障板731;以及第一屏障板框架732,其會覆蓋該等第一屏障板731的側邊。圖6之實施例中的第一屏障板框架732包含兩個反向的第一屏障框架板, 它們會在Y軸方向中彼此隔開,兩者之間設置著該等第一屏障板731。雖然圖6中左側的屏障框架板的高度似乎小於右側的屏障框架板;但是,它們亦可能具有相同的高度。 The first barrier panel fitting 730 will be disposed at one side of the deposition source nozzle unit 720. The first barrier panel assembly 730 includes: a plurality of first barrier panels 731; and a first barrier panel frame 732 that covers the sides of the first barrier panels 731. The first barrier panel frame 732 of the embodiment of Figure 6 includes two opposing first barrier frame panels, They are spaced apart from each other in the Y-axis direction with the first barrier plates 731 disposed therebetween. Although the height of the barrier frame panels on the left side of Figure 6 appears to be smaller than the barrier frame panels on the right side; however, they may also have the same height.

該第二屏障板配件740會被設置在該第一屏障板配件730的一側處。該第二屏障板配件740包含:複數個第二屏障板741;以及第二屏障板框架742,其會覆蓋該等第二屏障板741的側邊。 The second barrier panel fitting 740 will be disposed at one side of the first barrier panel fitting 730. The second barrier panel assembly 740 includes a plurality of second barrier panels 741 and a second barrier panel frame 742 that covers the sides of the second barrier panels 741.

該圖案狹縫薄板750和黏結著該圖案狹縫薄板750的框架755會被設置在該沉積源710和該基板600之間。該框架755可能會被形成格柵形狀,和窗框雷同。該圖案狹縫薄板750包含被排列在X軸方向之中的複數個圖案狹縫751,該等圖案狹縫751會延伸在Y軸方向之中。 The pattern slit sheet 750 and the frame 755 to which the pattern slit sheet 750 is bonded are disposed between the deposition source 710 and the substrate 600. The frame 755 may be formed into a grid shape, which is identical to the window frame. The pattern slit sheet 750 includes a plurality of pattern slits 751 arranged in the X-axis direction, and the pattern slits 751 extend in the Y-axis direction.

根據本發明第二實施例的薄膜沉積配件700包含兩個分離的屏障板配件,也就是,第一屏障板配件730和第二屏障板配件740。 The thin film deposition assembly 700 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes two separate barrier panel fittings, that is, a first barrier panel fitting 730 and a second barrier panel fitting 740.

該等複數個第一屏障板731可以彼此平行的方式等間距排列在X軸方向之中。此外,每一個該等第一屏障板731還可被形成延伸在圖10中的一YZ平面中,也就是,垂直於X軸方向。 The plurality of first barrier plates 731 may be equally spaced in the X-axis direction in parallel with each other. In addition, each of the first barrier panels 731 can also be formed to extend in a YZ plane in FIG. 10, that is, perpendicular to the X-axis direction.

該等複數個第二屏障板741可以彼此平行的方式等間距排列在X軸方向之中。此外,每一個該等第二屏障板741還可被形成延伸平行於圖10中的YZ平面,也就是,垂直於X軸方向。 The plurality of second barrier sheets 741 may be equally spaced in the X-axis direction in parallel with each other. In addition, each of the second barrier panels 741 can also be formed to extend parallel to the YZ plane in FIG. 10, that is, perpendicular to the X-axis direction.

如上面所述排列的該等複數個第一屏障板731和該等複數個第二屏障板741會分割該沉積源噴嘴單元720和該圖案狹縫薄板750之間的空間。於根據本發明第二實施例的薄膜沉積配件700之中,該沉積空間會被該等複數個第一屏障板731和該等複數個第二屏 障板741分割成分別對應於沉積材料715會從該處被釋出的沉積源噴嘴721的多個子沉積空間。 The plurality of first barrier sheets 731 and the plurality of second barrier sheets 741 arranged as described above divide the space between the deposition source nozzle unit 720 and the pattern slit sheet 750. In the thin film deposition assembly 700 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the deposition space is divided by the plurality of first barrier plates 731 and the plurality of second screens The baffle 741 is divided into a plurality of sub-deposition spaces respectively corresponding to the deposition source nozzles 721 from which the deposition material 715 is released.

該等第二屏障板741可能會被設置成分別對應於該等第一屏障板731。換言之,該等第二屏障板741可能會分別被設置成平行於該等第一屏障板731並且和該等第一屏障板731位於相同的平面上。每一對該等對應的第一屏障板731和複數個第二屏障板741皆可能位於相同的平面上。如上面所述,因為該沉積源噴嘴單元720和該圖案狹縫薄板750之間的空間(稍後將作說明)會被彼此平行設置的該等第一屏障板731和該等第二屏障板741分割,所以,經由該等沉積源噴嘴721中其中一者被釋出的沉積材料715並不會混合經由另一個沉積源噴嘴721被釋出的沉積材料715,並且會經由該等圖案狹縫751被沉積在該基板600之上。換言之,該等第一屏障板731和該等第二屏障板741會引導經由該等沉積源噴嘴721被釋出的沉積材料715,並且防止該沉積材料715在X軸方向之中流動。 The second barrier panels 741 may be arranged to correspond to the first barrier panels 731, respectively. In other words, the second barrier panels 741 may be disposed parallel to the first barrier panels 731 and in the same plane as the first barrier panels 731, respectively. Each of the corresponding first barrier panels 731 and the plurality of second barrier panels 741 may be located on the same plane. As described above, since the space between the deposition source nozzle unit 720 and the pattern slit sheet 750 (to be described later) may be disposed in parallel with each other, the first barrier sheets 731 and the second barrier sheets The 741 is divided, so the deposition material 715 discharged through one of the deposition source nozzles 721 does not mix the deposition material 715 released through the other deposition source nozzle 721, and the slits through the pattern are passed. 751 is deposited on the substrate 600. In other words, the first barrier plates 731 and the second barrier plates 741 guide the deposition material 715 released through the deposition source nozzles 721 and prevent the deposition material 715 from flowing in the X-axis direction.

圖6中所示的該等第一屏障板731和該等第二屏障板741雖然分別在X軸方向中具有相同的厚度;不過,本發明並不受限於此。換言之,需要精確對齊該圖案狹縫薄板750的該等第二屏障板741可能會被形成比較薄;而不需要精確對齊該圖案狹縫薄板750的該等第一屏障板731則可能會被形成比較厚。這使其更容易製造該薄膜沉積配件。 The first barrier sheets 731 and the second barrier sheets 741 shown in Fig. 6 have the same thickness in the X-axis direction, respectively; however, the invention is not limited thereto. In other words, the second barrier sheets 741 that need to be precisely aligned with the pattern slit sheet 750 may be formed relatively thin; the first barrier sheets 731 that do not need to be precisely aligned with the pattern slit sheet 750 may be formed. Thicker. This makes it easier to manufacture the film deposition fitting.

圖中雖然並未顯示;但是,根據本發明第二實施例的薄膜沉積裝置亦可能如圖4中所示般地包含複數個薄膜沉積配件,每一個薄膜沉積配件皆具有圖6中所示的結構。換言之,根據本發明第二 實施例的薄膜沉積裝置可能包含多重沉積源,其會依序釋出用於形成藍色發射層(B)、綠色輔助層(G’)、綠色發射層(G)、紅色輔助層(R’)以及紅色發射層(R)的沉積材料。沉積會在該基板600於圖6中箭頭C的方向之中移動時以掃描的方式被實施。因為在第一實施例中已經詳細說明過該等複數個薄膜沉積配件,所以,此處不再提供其詳細說明。 Although not shown in the drawings; however, the thin film deposition apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention may also include a plurality of thin film deposition fittings as shown in FIG. 4, each of which has the same as shown in FIG. structure. In other words, according to the second aspect of the invention The thin film deposition apparatus of the embodiment may include multiple deposition sources which are sequentially released for forming a blue emission layer (B), a green auxiliary layer (G'), a green emission layer (G), and a red auxiliary layer (R' And the deposition material of the red emission layer (R). The deposition is performed in a scanning manner as the substrate 600 moves in the direction of arrow C in FIG. Since the plurality of film deposition fittings have been described in detail in the first embodiment, a detailed description thereof will not be provided herein.

現在參考圖7至9,圖7所示的係根據本發明第三實施例的薄膜沉積配件1100的概略透視圖;圖8所示的係圖7中所示的薄膜沉積配件1100的概略剖視圖;而圖9所示的係圖7中所示的薄膜沉積配件1100的概略平面視圖。參考圖7、8以及9,根據本發明第三實施例的薄膜沉積配件1100包含:沉積源1110、沉積源噴嘴單元1120以及圖案狹縫薄板1150。 Referring now to FIGS. 7 through 9, FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of a thin film deposition assembly 1100 according to a third embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the thin film deposition assembly 1100 shown in FIG. While FIG. 9 is a schematic plan view of the thin film deposition assembly 1100 shown in FIG. Referring to FIGS. 7, 8, and 9, a thin film deposition assembly 1100 according to a third embodiment of the present invention includes a deposition source 1110, a deposition source nozzle unit 1120, and a pattern slit sheet 1150.

為方便解釋起見,圖7、8以及9中雖然並未顯示一反應室;不過,該薄膜沉積配件1100的所有組件皆可能會被設置在一保持在適當真空程度處的反應室裡面。該反應室會保持在適當的真空處,以便讓沉積材料會在一實質上筆直的直線中移動經過該薄膜沉積配件1100。 For ease of explanation, a reaction chamber is not shown in Figures 7, 8, and 9; however, all of the components of the film deposition assembly 1100 may be disposed within a reaction chamber maintained at a suitable vacuum level. The reaction chamber will be maintained at a suitable vacuum to allow the deposited material to move through the thin film deposition assembly 1100 in a substantially straight line.

基板600係被設置在該反應室之中,該基板600會構成要於其上沉積沉積材料1115的沉積目標物。該沉積源1110會被設置在該反應室中設置著該基板600之側的反向側,該沉積源1110含有坩鍋1111以及加熱器1112並且會加熱該沉積材料1115。 A substrate 600 is disposed in the reaction chamber, which constitutes a deposition target on which the deposition material 1115 is to be deposited. The deposition source 1110 is disposed on a reverse side of the reaction chamber in which the side of the substrate 600 is disposed. The deposition source 1110 contains a crucible 1111 and a heater 1112 and heats the deposition material 1115.

該沉積源噴嘴單元1120會被設置在該沉積源1110中的一側處,明確地說,其會被設置在該沉積源1110中面向該基板600的一側處 。該沉積源噴嘴單元1120包含等間距排列在Y軸方向(也就是,基板600的掃描方向)之中的複數個沉積源噴嘴1121。在該沉積源1110之中被蒸發的沉積材料1115會通過該沉積源噴嘴單元1120,朝該基板600前進。如上面所述,當該沉積源噴嘴單元1120包含被排列在Y軸方向(也就是,基板600的掃描方向)之中的該等複數個沉積源噴嘴1121時,經由該圖案狹縫薄板1150的該等圖案狹縫1151被釋出的沉積材料所製成的圖案的尺寸會受到該等沉積源噴嘴1121中其中一者的尺寸影響(因為在該Y軸方向之中僅有一行沉積噴嘴),而且因而可能不會在該基板600之上形成任何陰影區。此外,因為該等複數個沉積源噴嘴1121係被排列在基板600的掃描方向之中,所以,即使該等沉積源噴嘴1121之間的流量有差異,該差異亦可獲得補償而且沉積均勻性可以保持恆定。 The deposition source nozzle unit 1120 is disposed at one side of the deposition source 1110, specifically, it is disposed at a side of the deposition source 1110 facing the substrate 600 . The deposition source nozzle unit 1120 includes a plurality of deposition source nozzles 1121 arranged at equal intervals in the Y-axis direction (that is, the scanning direction of the substrate 600). The deposition material 1115 evaporated in the deposition source 1110 passes through the deposition source nozzle unit 1120 toward the substrate 600. As described above, when the deposition source nozzle unit 1120 includes the plurality of deposition source nozzles 1121 arranged in the Y-axis direction (that is, the scanning direction of the substrate 600), the slit sheet 1150 is passed through the pattern. The size of the pattern made by the deposited material of the pattern slit 1151 is affected by the size of one of the deposition source nozzles 1121 (because there is only one row of deposition nozzles in the Y-axis direction), Moreover, any shadow regions may not be formed on the substrate 600. In addition, since the plurality of deposition source nozzles 1121 are arranged in the scanning direction of the substrate 600, even if the flow rates between the deposition source nozzles 1121 are different, the difference can be compensated and the deposition uniformity can be keep constant.

該圖案狹縫薄板1150和黏結著該圖案狹縫薄板1150的框架1155會被設置在該沉積源1110和該基板600之間。該框架1155可能會被形成格柵形狀,和窗框雷同。該圖案狹縫薄板1150會被黏結在該框架1155內部。該圖案狹縫薄板1150包含被排列在X軸方向之中的複數個圖案狹縫1151,每一個狹縫皆具有延伸在Y軸方向之中的多個開口。於該沉積源1110之中被蒸發的沉積材料1115會通過該沉積源噴嘴單元1120和該圖案狹縫薄板1150,朝該基板600前進。該圖案狹縫薄板1150可藉由蝕刻來製造,其為和製造FMM(明確地說,有條紋的FMM)的習知技術中所使用的技術相同的技術。 The pattern slit sheet 1150 and the frame 1155 to which the pattern slit sheet 1150 is bonded are disposed between the deposition source 1110 and the substrate 600. The frame 1155 may be formed into a grid shape, which is identical to the window frame. The pattern slit sheet 1150 is bonded inside the frame 1155. The pattern slit sheet 1150 includes a plurality of pattern slits 1151 arranged in the X-axis direction, each of which has a plurality of openings extending in the Y-axis direction. The deposition material 1115 evaporated in the deposition source 1110 passes through the deposition source nozzle unit 1120 and the pattern slit sheet 1150 toward the substrate 600. The pattern slit sheet 1150 can be fabricated by etching, which is the same technique as that used in the conventional technique of manufacturing an FMM (specifically, a striped FMM).

此外,該沉積源1110和被耦合至該沉積源1110的沉積源噴嘴單元1120可能會被設置成和該圖案狹縫薄板1150分離(舉例來說,分離預設的距離)。或者,該沉積源1110和被耦合至該沉積源1110 的沉積源噴嘴單元1120可能會藉由連接部件1135來連接。也就是,該沉積源1110、該沉積源噴嘴單元1120、以及該圖案狹縫薄板1150可透過該連接部件1135相互連接而被一體成形成單一主體。該連接部件1135會引導經由該等沉積源噴嘴1121被釋出的沉積材料1115,使其在Z軸方向之中筆直移動而不會在X軸方向之中流動。在圖7中,該等連接部件1135係被形成在該沉積源1110的左右兩側。該連接部件1135、該沉積源噴嘴單元1120、以及該圖案狹縫薄板1150會引導該沉積材料1115,以便防止沉積材料1115在X軸方向之中流動;不過,本發明並不受限於此。也就是,該連接部件1135亦可被形成密封盒體,用以限制該沉積材料1115在X軸和Y軸兩個方向之中流動。 Furthermore, the deposition source 1110 and the deposition source nozzle unit 1120 coupled to the deposition source 1110 may be disposed to be separated from the pattern slit sheet 1150 (for example, separated by a predetermined distance). Alternatively, the deposition source 1110 is coupled to the deposition source 1110 The deposition source nozzle unit 1120 may be connected by the connecting member 1135. That is, the deposition source 1110, the deposition source nozzle unit 1120, and the pattern slit sheet 1150 are integrally connected to each other to form a single body through the connecting member 1135. The connecting member 1135 guides the deposition material 1115 released through the deposition source nozzles 1121 so as to move straight in the Z-axis direction without flowing in the X-axis direction. In FIG. 7, the connecting members 1135 are formed on the left and right sides of the deposition source 1110. The connecting member 1135, the deposition source nozzle unit 1120, and the pattern slit sheet 1150 guide the deposition material 1115 to prevent the deposition material 1115 from flowing in the X-axis direction; however, the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the connecting member 1135 can also be formed into a sealed case for restricting the deposition material 1115 from flowing in both the X-axis and the Y-axis.

如上面所述,根據本發明第三實施例的薄膜沉積配件1100會在相對於該基板600移動時實施沉積。為相對於該基板600來移動該薄膜沉積配件1100,該圖案狹縫薄板1150必須和該基板600隔開(舉例來說,隔開預設的距離)。 As described above, the thin film deposition assembly 1100 according to the third embodiment of the present invention performs deposition while moving relative to the substrate 600. To move the film deposition assembly 1100 relative to the substrate 600, the pattern slit sheet 1150 must be spaced apart from the substrate 600 (for example, by a predetermined distance).

如上面所述,根據本發明已述的實施例,遮罩會被形成小於基板,而且沉積會在該遮罩相對於該基板移動時被實施。因此,能夠輕易地製造該遮罩。此外,還可以防止發生在習知沉積技術之中因基板和FMM之間的接觸所造成的缺陷。再者,因為在沉積製程期間並不需要將該FMM設置成緊密接觸該基板,所以,可以縮短製造時間。 As described above, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the mask will be formed smaller than the substrate, and deposition will be performed as the mask moves relative to the substrate. Therefore, the mask can be easily manufactured. In addition, it is possible to prevent defects caused by contact between the substrate and the FMM in the conventional deposition technique. Furthermore, since it is not necessary to arrange the FMM to be in close contact with the substrate during the deposition process, the manufacturing time can be shortened.

圖中雖然並未顯示,不過,根據本發明第三實施例的薄膜沉積裝置亦可能如圖4中所示般地包含複數個薄膜沉積配件,每一個薄膜沉積配件皆具有圖7至9中所示的結構。換言之,根據本發明第 三實施例的薄膜沉積裝置可能包含多重沉積源,其會依序釋出用於形成藍色發射層(B)、綠色輔助層(G’)、綠色發射層(G)、紅色輔助層(R’)以及紅色發射層(R)的沉積材料。沉積會在該基板600於圖7中箭頭A的方向之中移動時以掃描的方式被實施。因為在第一實施例中已經詳細說明過該等複數個薄膜沉積配件,所以,此處不再提供其詳細說明。 Although not shown in the drawings, the thin film deposition apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention may also include a plurality of thin film deposition fittings as shown in FIG. 4, each of which has the characteristics of FIGS. 7 to 9. The structure shown. In other words, according to the present invention The thin film deposition apparatus of the third embodiment may include multiple deposition sources which are sequentially released for forming a blue emission layer (B), a green auxiliary layer (G'), a green emission layer (G), and a red auxiliary layer (R). ') and the deposition material of the red emission layer (R). The deposition is performed in a scanning manner as the substrate 600 moves in the direction of arrow A in FIG. Since the plurality of film deposition fittings have been described in detail in the first embodiment, a detailed description thereof will not be provided herein.

現在參考圖10,圖10所示的係根據本發明第四實施例的薄膜沉積配件1200的概略透視圖。參考圖10,根據本發明本實施例的薄膜沉積配件1200包含:沉積源1210、沉積源噴嘴單元1220以及圖案狹縫薄板1250。明確地說,該沉積源1210包含:坩鍋1211,其中充滿該沉積材料1215;以及加熱器1212,其會加熱該坩鍋1211,用以蒸發該坩鍋1211之中所含的沉積材料1215,以便將該已蒸發的沉積材料1215移動至該沉積源噴嘴單元1220。具有平面形狀的沉積源噴嘴單元1220會被設置在該沉積源1210中最靠近基板600的一側處。該沉積源噴嘴單元1220包含被排列在Y軸方向之中的複數個沉積源噴嘴1221。該圖案狹縫薄板1250和框架1255會進一步被設置在該沉積源1210和該基板600之間。該圖案狹縫薄板1250包含被排列在X軸方向之中的複數個圖案狹縫1251,每一個狹縫皆延伸在Y軸方向之中。此外,該沉積源1210和該沉積源噴嘴單元1220還可能會藉由連接部件1235被連接至該圖案狹縫薄板1250。 Referring now to Figure 10, there is shown a schematic perspective view of a thin film deposition assembly 1200 in accordance with a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 10, a thin film deposition assembly 1200 according to the present embodiment of the present invention includes a deposition source 1210, a deposition source nozzle unit 1220, and a pattern slit sheet 1250. Specifically, the deposition source 1210 includes a crucible 1211 filled with the deposition material 1215, and a heater 1212 that heats the crucible 1211 for evaporating the deposition material 1215 contained in the crucible 1211. The evaporated deposition material 1215 is moved to the deposition source nozzle unit 1220. A deposition source nozzle unit 1220 having a planar shape is disposed at a side of the deposition source 1210 closest to the substrate 600. The deposition source nozzle unit 1220 includes a plurality of deposition source nozzles 1221 arranged in the Y-axis direction. The pattern slit sheet 1250 and the frame 1255 are further disposed between the deposition source 1210 and the substrate 600. The pattern slit sheet 1250 includes a plurality of pattern slits 1251 arranged in the X-axis direction, each of which extends in the Y-axis direction. Further, the deposition source 1210 and the deposition source nozzle unit 1220 may also be connected to the pattern slit sheet 1250 by the connecting member 1235.

在該第四實施例中而且不同於圖7、8以及9的第三實施例,被形成在該沉積源噴嘴單元1220之中的複數個沉積源噴嘴1221為傾斜(舉例來說,傾斜預設的角度)。明確地說,該等沉積源噴嘴1221 可能包含被排列在多列之中的沉積源噴嘴1221a和1221b。該等沉積源噴嘴1221a和1221b可能係以鋸齒圖案交錯排列在個別列之中。該等沉積源噴嘴1221a和1221b可能會和YZ平面傾斜預設的角度。 In the fourth embodiment and in addition to the third embodiment of FIGS. 7, 8, and 9, the plurality of deposition source nozzles 1221 formed in the deposition source nozzle unit 1220 are tilted (for example, tilt presets) Angle). Specifically, the deposition source nozzles 1221 There may be deposition source nozzles 1221a and 1221b arranged in a plurality of columns. The deposition source nozzles 1221a and 1221b may be staggered in individual columns in a zigzag pattern. The deposition source nozzles 1221a and 1221b may be inclined at a predetermined angle with the YZ plane.

第一列的該等沉積源噴嘴1221a以及第二列的該等沉積源噴嘴1221b可能相互傾斜。也就是,該沉積源噴嘴單元1220之左邊部分之中的該第一列的該等沉積源噴嘴1221a可能會傾斜面向該圖案狹縫薄板1250的右側部分,而該沉積源噴嘴單元1220之右邊部分之中的該第二列的該等沉積源噴嘴1221b則可能會傾斜面向該圖案狹縫薄板1250的左側部分。 The deposition source nozzles 1221a of the first column and the deposition source nozzles 1221b of the second column may be inclined to each other. That is, the deposition source nozzles 1221a of the first column among the left portions of the deposition source nozzle unit 1220 may be inclined to face the right portion of the pattern slit sheet 1250, and the right portion of the deposition source nozzle unit 1220. The deposition source nozzles 1221b of the second column may be inclined to face the left side portion of the pattern slit sheet 1250.

現在參考圖11和12,圖11所示的係根據本發明本實施例,當該等沉積源噴嘴1221a和1221b在該薄膜沉積配件1200之中並未傾斜時被形成在基板600之上的沉積膜的分佈關係圖;而圖12所示的則係當該等沉積源噴嘴1221a和1221b在該薄膜沉積配件1200之中傾斜時被形成在該基板600之上的沉積膜的分佈關係圖。相互比較圖11和12的關係圖,當該等沉積源噴嘴1221a和1221b為傾斜時被形成在該基板600的相反末端部分上的沉積膜的厚度會大於當該等沉積源噴嘴1221a和1221b沒有傾斜時被形成在該基板600之上的沉積膜的厚度,且因此,該沉積膜的均勻度會獲得改良。 Referring now to Figures 11 and 12, shown in Figure 11 is a deposition formed on substrate 600 when the deposition source nozzles 1221a and 1221b are not tilted within the thin film deposition assembly 1200, in accordance with the present embodiment of the present invention. The distribution relationship diagram of the film; and FIG. 12 is a distribution diagram of the deposited film formed on the substrate 600 when the deposition source nozzles 1221a and 1221b are tilted in the thin film deposition assembly 1200. Comparing the relationship diagrams of Figs. 11 and 12, the thickness of the deposited film formed on the opposite end portions of the substrate 600 when the deposition source nozzles 1221a and 1221b are inclined may be greater than when the deposition source nozzles 1221a and 1221b are not The thickness of the deposited film formed on the substrate 600 when tilted, and thus, the uniformity of the deposited film is improved.

由於根據第四實施例的薄膜沉積配件1200的結構的關係,沉積材料1215的沉積可被調整成用以減少該基板600的中心和該等末端部分之間的厚度變異,並且改良該沉積膜的均勻度。再者,該沉積材料1215的運用效率亦可以獲得改良。 Due to the structure of the thin film deposition assembly 1200 according to the fourth embodiment, the deposition of the deposition material 1215 can be adjusted to reduce the thickness variation between the center of the substrate 600 and the end portions, and to improve the deposited film. Evenness. Furthermore, the efficiency of use of the deposited material 1215 can also be improved.

如上面所述,在根據本發明之實施例的薄膜沉積裝置之中、在使用該薄膜沉積裝置製造根據本發明之實施例的有機發光顯示元件的方法之中、以及在使用該技術所製成的有機發光顯示元件之中,該薄膜沉積裝置可直接用於大量製造大尺寸的顯示元件。此外,亦可輕易地製造該薄膜沉積裝置和該有機發光顯示元件,並且可以改良製造產量和沉積效率。 As described above, among the thin film deposition apparatuses according to the embodiments of the present invention, among the methods of manufacturing the organic light-emitting display element according to the embodiment of the present invention using the thin film deposition apparatus, and the use of the technology Among the organic light-emitting display elements, the thin film deposition apparatus can be directly used for mass production of large-sized display elements. Further, the thin film deposition apparatus and the organic light emitting display element can be easily fabricated, and the manufacturing yield and deposition efficiency can be improved.

取代使用單一精細金屬遮罩(FMM)來產生該沉積圖案,在沉積期間會運用小於基板的圖案狹縫薄板。所以,在大型的顯示器之中,不再需要使用非常大型的FMM。藉由讓許多沉積源一起移動便能夠在單一沉積步驟中沉積多層沉積層。其可能進一步包含多層輔助層,用以防止一或多個彩色發射層直接接觸另外的彩色發射層。其可能進一步在該圖案狹縫薄板和該沉積源之間包含多個屏障板,用以引導該已蒸發的沉積材料,同時可以恢復沒有沉積的沉積材料。該等噴嘴可能以平行或垂直於該圖案狹縫薄板之中的該等狹縫的方式排列。該等噴嘴可能會進一步被形成在兩列之中,每一列之中的噴嘴皆會朝另一列傾斜,以便產生更均勻的沉積膜。 Instead of using a single fine metal mask (FMM) to create the deposited pattern, a pattern slit sheet that is smaller than the substrate is used during deposition. Therefore, in a large display, it is no longer necessary to use a very large FMM. Multiple layers of deposition can be deposited in a single deposition step by moving many deposition sources together. It may further comprise a plurality of auxiliary layers to prevent one or more color emissive layers from directly contacting the additional color emissive layer. It is possible to further include a plurality of barrier sheets between the pattern slit sheet and the deposition source for guiding the evaporated deposition material while recovering the deposition material without deposition. The nozzles may be arranged in parallel or perpendicular to the slits in the pattern slit sheet. The nozzles may be further formed in two columns, with the nozzles in each column tilting toward the other column to produce a more uniform deposited film.

下文中將詳細說明包括圖4之複數個薄膜沉積配件的薄膜沉積裝置的整體系統的構成方式。 The manner in which the overall system of the thin film deposition apparatus including the plurality of thin film deposition assemblies of FIG. 4 is constructed will be described in detail below.

圖13所示的係根據本發明一實施例的薄膜沉積裝置的概略視圖。圖14所示的係圖13的薄膜沉積裝置的修正範例。圖15所示的係根據本發明一實施例的靜電夾盤800的範例的視圖。 Figure 13 is a schematic view of a thin film deposition apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 14 shows a modified example of the thin film deposition apparatus of Fig. 13. Figure 15 is a view of an example of an electrostatic chuck 800 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

參考圖13,該薄膜沉積裝置包含:裝載單元910;沉積單元930; 卸載單元920;第一運送單元810;以及第二運送單元820。該裝載單元910可能包含:第置物架912、輸送自動機器人914、輸送反應室916以及第一反向反應室918。 Referring to FIG. 13, the thin film deposition apparatus includes: a loading unit 910; a deposition unit 930; The unloading unit 920; the first transport unit 810; and the second transport unit 820. The loading unit 910 may include a first shelf 912, a transport robot 914, a transport reaction chamber 916, and a first reverse reaction chamber 918.

其上沒有塗敷沉積材料的複數個基板600會被堆疊在該第一置物架912上。該輸送自動機器人914會從該第一置物架912上拾起該等基板600中其中一者,將該基板600放置在由第二運送單元820所輸送的靜電夾盤800之上,並且將其上放置著該基板600的靜電夾盤800移入該輸送反應室916之中。 A plurality of substrates 600 on which no deposition material is applied are stacked on the first shelf 912. The transport robot 914 picks up one of the substrates 600 from the first rack 912, places the substrate 600 on the electrostatic chuck 800 transported by the second transport unit 820, and The electrostatic chuck 800 on which the substrate 600 is placed is moved into the transport reaction chamber 916.

該第一反向反應室918係被設置在該輸送反應室916旁邊。該第一反向反應室918包含第一反向自動機器人919,其會反轉該靜電夾盤800並且接著將其裝載於該沉積單元930的該第一運送單元810之中。 The first reverse reaction chamber 918 is disposed beside the transport reaction chamber 916. The first reverse reaction chamber 918 includes a first reverse robot 919 that reverses the electrostatic chuck 800 and then loads it into the first transport unit 810 of the deposition unit 930.

參考圖15,該靜電夾盤800可能包含被埋置在由陶瓷構成的主體801之中的電極802,其中,該電極802會被供電。當高電壓被施加至該電極802時,該基板600可能會被固定至該靜電夾盤800的主體801的一表面。 Referring to Figure 15, the electrostatic chuck 800 may include an electrode 802 embedded in a body 801 made of ceramic, wherein the electrode 802 is powered. When a high voltage is applied to the electrode 802, the substrate 600 may be fixed to a surface of the body 801 of the electrostatic chuck 800.

參考圖13,該輸送自動機器人914會將該等基板600中的其中一者放置在該靜電夾盤800的該表面上,而且其上設置著該基板600的靜電夾盤800會被移入該輸送反應室916之中。該第一反向自動機器人919會將該靜電夾盤800反轉,俾使得該基板600會在該沉積單元930之中上下翻轉。卸載單元920會以和上面所述的裝載單元910相反的方式接續運作。明確地說,第二反向反應室928之中的第二反向自動機器人929會將該靜電夾盤800反轉,其會在該基板 600被設置在該靜電夾盤800之上時通過該沉積單元930,並且接著將其上設置著該基板600的靜電夾盤800移入射出反應室926之中。接著,射出自動機器人924會將其上設置著該基板600的靜電夾盤800從射出反應室926處移除,分離該基板600和該靜電夾盤800,並且接著將該基板600裝載於第二置物架922之中。和該基板600分離的靜電夾盤800會透過該第二運送單元820被送返該裝載單元910之中。然而,不過,本發明的觀點並不受限於上面的說明。舉例來說,當將該基板600設置在該靜電夾盤800上時,該基板600可以被固定在該靜電夾盤800的底部表面並且接著被移入該沉積單元930之中。於此情況中,舉例來說,並不需要用到該第一反向反應室918和該第一反向自動機器人919以及該第二反向反應室928和該第二反向自動機器人929。 Referring to FIG. 13, the transport robot 914 places one of the substrates 600 on the surface of the electrostatic chuck 800, and the electrostatic chuck 800 on which the substrate 600 is disposed is moved into the transport. In the reaction chamber 916. The first reverse robot 919 reverses the electrostatic chuck 800 so that the substrate 600 will flip up and down in the deposition unit 930. The unloading unit 920 will continue to operate in the opposite manner to the loading unit 910 described above. Specifically, the second reverse robot 929 in the second reverse reaction chamber 928 reverses the electrostatic chuck 800, which will be on the substrate. The 600 is passed through the deposition unit 930 while being placed over the electrostatic chuck 800, and then the electrostatic chuck 800 on which the substrate 600 is placed is moved into the reaction chamber 926. Next, the shooting robot 924 removes the electrostatic chuck 800 on which the substrate 600 is disposed from the ejection reaction chamber 926, separates the substrate 600 and the electrostatic chuck 800, and then loads the substrate 600 in the second In the shelf 922. The electrostatic chuck 800 separated from the substrate 600 is returned to the loading unit 910 through the second transport unit 820. However, the opinions of the present invention are not limited to the above description. For example, when the substrate 600 is disposed on the electrostatic chuck 800, the substrate 600 can be fixed to the bottom surface of the electrostatic chuck 800 and then moved into the deposition unit 930. In this case, for example, the first reverse reaction chamber 918 and the first reverse automatic robot 919 and the second reverse reaction chamber 928 and the second reverse automatic robot 929 are not required.

該沉積單元930可能包含至少一個沉積反應室。如圖13中所示,該沉積單元930可能包含第一反應室931。於此情況中,該等第一至第四薄膜沉積配件100、200、300以及400可能會被設置在該第一反應室931之中。圖13雖然顯示總共有四個薄膜沉積配件,也就是,該等第一至第四薄膜沉積配件100至400,被安裝在該第一反應室931之中;不過,可以被安裝在該第一反應室931之中的薄膜沉積配件的總數量可能會根據沉積材料和沉積條件而改變。該第一反應室931會自沉積製程期間保持在真空狀態中。 The deposition unit 930 may include at least one deposition reaction chamber. As shown in FIG. 13, the deposition unit 930 may include a first reaction chamber 931. In this case, the first to fourth thin film deposition assemblies 100, 200, 300, and 400 may be disposed in the first reaction chamber 931. Figure 13 shows that there are a total of four thin film deposition fittings, that is, the first to fourth thin film deposition fittings 100 to 400 are installed in the first reaction chamber 931; however, it may be installed at the first The total number of thin film deposition fittings in the reaction chamber 931 may vary depending on the deposition material and deposition conditions. The first reaction chamber 931 will remain in a vacuum state during the deposition process.

於圖14中所示的薄膜沉積裝置之中,該沉積單元930可能包含相互連接的第一反應室931和第二反應室932。於此情況中,第一薄膜沉積配件100和第二薄膜沉積配件200可能會被設置在該第一反應室931之中,而第三薄膜沉積配件300和第四薄膜沉積配件400 可能會被設置在該第二反應室932之中。就此方面來說,可能會增加額外的反應室。 In the thin film deposition apparatus shown in FIG. 14, the deposition unit 930 may include a first reaction chamber 931 and a second reaction chamber 932 which are connected to each other. In this case, the first thin film deposition assembly 100 and the second thin film deposition assembly 200 may be disposed in the first reaction chamber 931, and the third thin film deposition assembly 300 and the fourth thin film deposition assembly 400 It may be placed in the second reaction chamber 932. In this regard, additional reaction chambers may be added.

在圖13中所示的實施例中,其上設置著該基板600的靜電夾盤800可能會被該第一運送單元810移動至少至該沉積單元930,或者,可能會被依序移動至該裝載單元910、該沉積單元930以及該卸載單元920。在該卸載單元920之中和該基板600分離的靜電夾盤800則會被第二運送單元820移返該裝載單元910。 In the embodiment shown in FIG. 13, the electrostatic chuck 800 on which the substrate 600 is disposed may be moved by the first transport unit 810 to at least the deposition unit 930, or may be sequentially moved to the A loading unit 910, the deposition unit 930, and the unloading unit 920. The electrostatic chuck 800 separated from the substrate 600 in the unloading unit 920 is returned to the loading unit 910 by the second transport unit 820.

雖然本文已經特別顯示並且參考本發明的示範性實施例說明過本發明;但是,熟習本技術的人士便會瞭解,可於其中對形式或細節進行各種改變,其並不會脫離下面申請專利範圍及它們的等效範圍所定義之本發明的精神和範疇。 Although the invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, it will be understood by those skilled in the art And the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by their equivalent scope.

100‧‧‧薄膜沉積配件 100‧‧‧film deposition accessories

110‧‧‧沉積源 110‧‧‧Sedimentary source

111‧‧‧坩鍋 111‧‧‧ Shabu Shabu

112‧‧‧加熱器 112‧‧‧heater

115‧‧‧沉積材料 115‧‧‧Deposited materials

120‧‧‧沉積源噴嘴單元 120‧‧‧Secondary source nozzle unit

121‧‧‧沉積源噴嘴 121‧‧‧Sediment source nozzle

130‧‧‧屏障板配件 130‧‧‧Barrier plate accessories

131‧‧‧屏障板 131‧‧‧Barrier board

132‧‧‧屏障板框架 132‧‧‧Barrier frame

135‧‧‧連接部件 135‧‧‧Connecting parts

150‧‧‧圖案狹縫薄板 150‧‧‧pattern slit sheet

151‧‧‧圖案狹縫 151‧‧‧ pattern slit

155‧‧‧框架 155‧‧‧Frame

200‧‧‧薄膜沉積配件 200‧‧‧film deposition accessories

210‧‧‧沉積源 210‧‧‧Sedimentary source

215‧‧‧沉積材料 215‧‧‧deposited materials

250‧‧‧圖案狹縫薄板 250‧‧‧pattern slit sheet

300‧‧‧薄膜沉積配件 300‧‧‧film deposition accessories

310‧‧‧沉積源 310‧‧‧Sedimentary source

315‧‧‧沉積材料 315‧‧‧deposited materials

350‧‧‧圖案狹縫薄板 350‧‧‧pattern slit sheet

400‧‧‧薄膜沉積配件 400‧‧‧film deposition accessories

410‧‧‧沉積源 410‧‧‧Sedimentary source

415‧‧‧沉積材料 415‧‧‧deposited materials

450‧‧‧圖案狹縫薄板 450‧‧‧pattern slit sheet

500‧‧‧薄膜沉積配件 500‧‧‧film deposition accessories

510‧‧‧沉積源 510‧‧‧Sedimentary source

515‧‧‧沉積材料 515‧‧‧deposited materials

550‧‧‧圖案狹縫薄板 550‧‧‧pattern slit sheet

600‧‧‧基板 600‧‧‧Substrate

Claims (38)

一種薄膜沉積裝置,用以在基板上產生薄膜,該裝置包括複數個薄膜沉積配件,每一個該等薄膜沉積配件皆包括:沉積源,其包含沉積材料,該沉積源係用於釋出該沉積材料;沉積源噴嘴單元,其會被排列在該沉積源的一側並且包含被排列在第一方向之中的複數個沉積源噴嘴;圖案狹縫薄板,其會被排列在和該沉積源噴嘴單元反向的地方並且具有被排列在該第一方向之中的複數個圖案狹縫;以及屏障板配件,其包含被排列在該第一方向之中的複數個屏障板,該屏障板配件會被排列在該沉積源噴嘴單元和該圖案狹縫薄板之間,該屏障板配件係用於將該沉積源噴嘴單元和該圖案狹縫薄板之間的空間分割成複數個子沉積空間,其中,該薄膜沉積裝置之該圖案狹縫薄板藉由一距離與該基板分離,該薄膜沉積裝置之該圖案狹縫薄板和該基板可相對於彼此移動,該沉積材料包含一種材料用以產生選擇自由下面所組成之群中的薄膜:紅色(R)發射層、綠色(G)發射層、藍色(B)發射層以及複數個輔助層;其中,包含用於形成該等輔助層的材料的至少一沉積源會被排列在兩個沉積源之間,該等兩個沉積源包含用於形成該藍色(B)發射層、該綠色(G)發射層、以及該紅色(R)發射層的材料中其中一種材料。 A thin film deposition apparatus for producing a thin film on a substrate, the apparatus comprising a plurality of thin film deposition assemblies, each of the thin film deposition assemblies comprising: a deposition source including a deposition material for discharging the deposition a deposition source nozzle unit that is arranged on one side of the deposition source and includes a plurality of deposition source nozzles arranged in a first direction; a pattern slit sheet that is aligned with the deposition source nozzle Where the unit is reversed and has a plurality of pattern slits arranged in the first direction; and a barrier panel assembly comprising a plurality of barrier panels arranged in the first direction, the barrier panel assembly Arranged between the deposition source nozzle unit and the pattern slit sheet for dividing a space between the deposition source nozzle unit and the pattern slit sheet into a plurality of sub-deposition spaces, wherein The patterned slit sheet of the thin film deposition apparatus is separated from the substrate by a distance, and the pattern slit sheet of the thin film deposition apparatus and the substrate are movable relative to each other The deposition material comprises a material for producing a film selected from the group consisting of: a red (R) emission layer, a green (G) emission layer, a blue (B) emission layer, and a plurality of auxiliary layers; At least one deposition source of material for forming the auxiliary layers is arranged between two deposition sources, the two deposition sources comprising for forming the blue (B) emission layer, the green (G) emission One of the layers, and one of the materials of the red (R) emissive layer. 一種薄膜沉積裝置,用以在基板上產生薄膜,該裝置包括複數個 薄膜沉積配件,每一個該等薄膜沉積配件皆包括:沉積源,其包含沉積材料,該沉積源係用於釋出該沉積材料;沉積源噴嘴單元,其會被排列在該沉積源的一側並且包含被排列在第一方向之中的複數個沉積源噴嘴;以及圖案狹縫薄板,其會被排列在和該沉積源噴嘴單元反向的地方並且具有被排列在垂直於該第一方向的第二方向之中的複數個圖案狹縫,其中,該薄膜沉積裝置之該圖案狹縫薄板會被配置成用以在該基板和該薄膜沉積裝置之該圖案狹縫薄板中其中一者在該第一方向之中相對於該基板和該薄膜沉積裝置中另一者移動時實施沉積,而且該沉積材料包含一種材料用以產生選擇自由下面所組成之群中的薄膜:紅色(R)發射層、綠色(G)發射層、藍色(B)發射層以及複數個輔助層;其中,包含用於形成該等輔助層的至少一沉積源會被排列在兩個沉積源之間,該等兩個沉積源中的每一者皆包含用於形成該藍色(B)發射層、該綠色(G)發射層以及該紅色(R)發射層的材料中其中一種材料。 A thin film deposition apparatus for producing a film on a substrate, the device comprising a plurality of a thin film deposition assembly, each of the thin film deposition assemblies comprising: a deposition source including a deposition material for releasing the deposition material; and a deposition source nozzle unit which is arranged on one side of the deposition source And comprising a plurality of deposition source nozzles arranged in the first direction; and a pattern slit sheet which is arranged in a direction opposite to the deposition source nozzle unit and has a direction perpendicular to the first direction a plurality of pattern slits in the second direction, wherein the pattern slit sheet of the thin film deposition apparatus is configured to be used in one of the substrate and the pattern slit sheet of the thin film deposition apparatus The deposition is performed in a first direction relative to the substrate and the other of the thin film deposition apparatus, and the deposition material comprises a material for producing a film selected from the group consisting of: a red (R) emission layer a green (G) emissive layer, a blue (B) emissive layer, and a plurality of auxiliary layers; wherein at least one deposition source including the auxiliary layer for forming is arranged in two deposition sources Each of these two deposition sources by key comprises means for forming the blue (B) emission layer, the material of the green (G) emission layer, and the red (R) emission layer wherein the material. 如申請專利範圍第1項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,薄膜沉積配件的數量為至少五個,而且分別被排列在該等至少五個薄膜沉積配件的該等沉積源裡面的沉積材料包括用於依序形成該藍色(B)發射層、該等輔助層中其中一層、該綠色(G)發射層、該等輔助層中另一層以及該紅色(R)發射層的材料。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 1, wherein the number of thin film deposition fittings is at least five, and the deposition materials respectively arranged in the deposition sources of the at least five thin film deposition fittings are included for The blue (B) emissive layer, one of the auxiliary layers, the green (G) emissive layer, another of the auxiliary layers, and the red (R) emissive layer are sequentially formed. 如申請專利範圍第1項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,薄膜沉積配件的數量為至少五個,而且分別被排列在該等至少五個薄膜沉積配件的該等沉積源裡面的沉積材料包括用於依序形成該藍色(B)發射 層、該等輔助層中其中一層、該紅色(R)發射層、該等輔助層中另一層以及該綠色(G)發射層的材料。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 1, wherein the number of thin film deposition fittings is at least five, and the deposition materials respectively arranged in the deposition sources of the at least five thin film deposition fittings are included for Forming the blue (B) emission a layer, one of the auxiliary layers, the red (R) emissive layer, another of the auxiliary layers, and a material of the green (G) emissive layer. 如申請專利範圍第1項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,分別被排列在該等複數個薄膜沉積配件的該等沉積源裡面的沉積材料會依序被沉積在該基板上。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 1, wherein the deposition materials respectively arranged in the deposition sources of the plurality of thin film deposition assemblies are sequentially deposited on the substrate. 如申請專利範圍第5項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,用於形成該輔助層的至少一沉積材料會被設置在用於形成該等發射層的至少兩種沉積材料之間。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 5, wherein at least one deposition material for forming the auxiliary layer is disposed between at least two deposition materials for forming the emission layers. 如申請專利範圍第1項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,該薄膜沉積裝置和該基板中其中一者可在沿著平行於該等沉積材料所設置的基板表面的平面相對於該薄膜沉積裝置和該基板中另一者移動。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 1, wherein one of the thin film deposition apparatus and the substrate is opposite to the thin film deposition apparatus and the plane along a plane parallel to the surface of the deposition material The other of the substrates moves. 如申請專利範圍第1項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,該等複數個薄膜沉積配件的該等圖案狹縫薄板小於該基板。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 1, wherein the pattern slit sheets of the plurality of thin film deposition assemblies are smaller than the substrate. 如申請專利範圍第1項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,該等複數個薄膜沉積配件的該等沉積源的沉積溫度會各自受到控制。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 1, wherein the deposition temperatures of the deposition sources of the plurality of thin film deposition assemblies are each controlled. 如申請專利範圍第1項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,每一個該等薄膜沉積配件的該屏障板配件會為了從該沉積源處被釋出的沉積材料形成一流動路徑。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 1, wherein the barrier plate assembly of each of the thin film deposition assemblies forms a flow path for the deposition material released from the deposition source. 如申請專利範圍第1項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,該等屏障板會延伸在實質上垂直於該第一方向的第二方向之中並且將該沉積源噴嘴單元和該圖案狹縫薄板之間的空間分割成複數個子沉積空間。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 1, wherein the barrier sheets extend in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction and between the deposition source nozzle unit and the pattern slit sheet The space is divided into a plurality of sub-deposition spaces. 如申請專利範圍第1項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,每一個該等屏障板配件皆包括:第一屏障板配件,其包含複數個第一屏障板;以及第二屏障板配件,其包含複數個第二屏障板。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 1, wherein each of the barrier panel assemblies comprises: a first barrier panel assembly including a plurality of first barrier panels; and a second barrier panel assembly comprising a plurality of Second barrier panel. 如申請專利範圍第12項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,該等第一屏障板和該等第二屏障板會延伸在實質上垂直於該第一方向的第二方向之中並且將該沉積源噴嘴單元和該圖案狹縫薄板之間的空間分割成複數個子沉積空間。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 12, wherein the first barrier sheets and the second barrier sheets extend in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction and the deposition source nozzle The space between the unit and the pattern slit sheet is divided into a plurality of sub-deposition spaces. 如申請專利範圍第2項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,該沉積源、該沉積源噴嘴單元以及該圖案狹縫薄板會藉由連接部件被一體成形連接成單一主體。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 2, wherein the deposition source, the deposition source nozzle unit, and the pattern slit sheet are integrally formed into a single body by a connecting member. 如申請專利範圍第14項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,該連接部件會為了該沉積材料形成一流動路徑。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 14, wherein the connecting member forms a flow path for the deposition material. 如申請專利範圍第14項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,該連接部件會密封被排列在該沉積源側的沉積源噴嘴單元和該圖案狹縫薄板之間的空間。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 14, wherein the connecting member seals a space between the deposition source nozzle unit arranged on the deposition source side and the pattern slit sheet. 如申請專利範圍第2項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,該薄膜沉積裝置會藉由一距離與該基板分離。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 2, wherein the thin film deposition apparatus is separated from the substrate by a distance. 如申請專利範圍第2項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,當該基板和該薄膜沉積裝置中的其中一者在該第一方向中相對於該基板和該薄膜沉積裝置中的另一者移動時,從該薄膜沉積裝置處被釋出的沉積材料會連續被沉積在該基板之上。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 2, wherein when one of the substrate and the thin film deposition apparatus moves in the first direction relative to the other of the substrate and the thin film deposition apparatus, Deposited material released from the thin film deposition apparatus is continuously deposited on the substrate. 如申請專利範圍第2項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,該等複數個沉積源噴嘴會傾斜某個角度。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 2, wherein the plurality of deposition source nozzles are inclined at an angle. 如申請專利範圍第19項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,該等複數個沉積源噴嘴包含被排列在延伸於該第一方向中的兩列之中的多個沉積源噴嘴,而且該等兩列之中的沉積源噴嘴會傾斜而彼此相向。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 19, wherein the plurality of deposition source nozzles comprise a plurality of deposition source nozzles arranged in two columns extending in the first direction, and the two columns are The deposition source nozzles in the process are inclined to face each other. 如申請專利範圍第19項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,該等複數個沉積源噴嘴包含被排列在形成於該第一方向中的兩列之中的多個沉積 源噴嘴,位於該圖案狹縫薄板之第一側的一列中的該等沉積源噴嘴會被排列成面向該圖案狹縫薄板的第二側,而位於該圖案狹縫薄板之第二側的另一列中的該等沉積源噴嘴會被排列成面向該圖案狹縫薄板的第一側。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 19, wherein the plurality of deposition source nozzles comprise a plurality of depositions arranged in two columns formed in the first direction Source nozzles, the deposition source nozzles in a row on the first side of the pattern slit sheet are arranged to face the second side of the pattern slit sheet, and the second side of the pattern slit sheet The deposition source nozzles in a column are arranged to face the first side of the patterned slit sheet. 如申請專利範圍第2項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,薄膜沉積配件的數量為至少五個,而且分別被排列在該等至少五個薄膜沉積配件的該等沉積源裡面的沉積材料包括用於依序形成該藍色(B)發射層、該等輔助層中其中一層、該綠色(G)發射層、該等輔助層中另一層以及該紅色(R)發射層的材料。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 2, wherein the number of thin film deposition fittings is at least five, and the deposition materials respectively arranged in the deposition sources of the at least five thin film deposition fittings are included for The blue (B) emissive layer, one of the auxiliary layers, the green (G) emissive layer, another of the auxiliary layers, and the red (R) emissive layer are sequentially formed. 如申請專利範圍第2項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,薄膜沉積配件的數量為至少五個,而且分別被排列在該等至少五個薄膜沉積配件的該等沉積源裡面的沉積材料包括用於依序形成該藍色(B)發射層、該等輔助層中其中一層、該紅色(R)發射層、該等輔助層中另一層以及該綠色(G)發射層的材料。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 2, wherein the number of thin film deposition fittings is at least five, and the deposition materials respectively arranged in the deposition sources of the at least five thin film deposition fittings are included for The blue (B) emissive layer, one of the auxiliary layers, the red (R) emissive layer, another of the auxiliary layers, and the green (G) emissive layer are sequentially formed. 如申請專利範圍第2項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,分別被排列在該等複數個薄膜沉積配件的該等沉積源裡面的沉積材料會依序被沉積在該基板上。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 2, wherein the deposition materials respectively arranged in the deposition sources of the plurality of thin film deposition assemblies are sequentially deposited on the substrate. 如申請專利範圍第24項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,用於形成該輔助層的至少一沉積材料會被設置在用於形成該等發射層的至少兩種沉積材料之間。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 24, wherein at least one deposition material for forming the auxiliary layer is disposed between at least two deposition materials for forming the emission layers. 如申請專利範圍第2項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,該薄膜沉積裝置和該基板中其中一者可沿著平行於該等沉積材料所設置的基板表面的平面相對於該薄膜沉積裝置和該基板中另一者移動。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 2, wherein one of the thin film deposition apparatus and the substrate is movable relative to the thin film deposition apparatus and the substrate along a plane parallel to a surface of the substrate on which the deposition materials are disposed The other one moves. 如申請專利範圍第2項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,該等複數個薄膜沉積配件的該等圖案狹縫薄板小於該基板。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 2, wherein the pattern slit sheets of the plurality of thin film deposition assemblies are smaller than the substrate. 如申請專利範圍第2項的薄膜沉積裝置,其中,該等複數個薄膜沉積配件的該等沉積源的沉積溫度會各自受到控制。 The thin film deposition apparatus of claim 2, wherein the deposition temperatures of the deposition sources of the plurality of thin film deposition assemblies are each controlled. 一種使用薄膜沉積裝置在一基板上形成一薄膜來製造有機發光顯示元件的方法,該方法包括:排列該基板,使其藉由一距離與該薄膜沉積裝置之圖案狹縫薄板分離;以及當該薄膜沉積裝置之該圖案狹縫薄板和該基板中的其中一者相對於該薄膜沉積裝置之該圖案狹縫薄板和該基板中的另一者移動時將從該薄膜沉積裝置處被釋出的沉積材料沉積在該基板上,其中,該薄膜沉積裝置包括複數個薄膜沉積配件,每一個該等薄膜沉積配件皆包括:沉積源,其包含沉積材料,該沉積源係用於釋出該沉積材料;沉積源噴嘴單元,其會被排列在該沉積源的一側並且包含被排列在第一方向之中的複數個沉積源噴嘴;該圖案狹縫薄板,其會被排列在和該沉積源噴嘴單元反向的地方並且具有被排列在該第一方向之中的複數個圖案狹縫;以及屏障板配件,其包含被排列在該第一方向之中的複數個屏障板,該屏障板配件會被排列在該沉積源噴嘴單元和該圖案狹縫薄板之間,該屏障板配件係用於將該沉積源噴嘴單元和該圖案狹縫薄板之間的空間分割成複數個子沉積空間;其中,該沉積材料包含一種材料用以產生選擇自由下面所組成之群中的薄膜:紅色(R)發射層、綠色(G)發射層、藍色(B)發射層以及複數個輔助層。 A method of fabricating an organic light emitting display element by forming a thin film on a substrate using a thin film deposition apparatus, the method comprising: arranging the substrate to be separated from the pattern slit thin plate of the thin film deposition apparatus by a distance; and when The pattern slit sheet of the thin film deposition apparatus and one of the substrates are released from the thin film deposition apparatus when moving relative to the pattern slit sheet of the thin film deposition apparatus and the other of the substrates Depositing a material deposited on the substrate, wherein the thin film deposition apparatus includes a plurality of thin film deposition assemblies, each of the thin film deposition assemblies including: a deposition source including a deposition material, the deposition source being used to release the deposition material a deposition source nozzle unit that is arranged on one side of the deposition source and includes a plurality of deposition source nozzles arranged in the first direction; the pattern slit sheet, which is arranged in the deposition source nozzle Where the unit is reversed and has a plurality of pattern slits arranged in the first direction; and a barrier panel assembly comprising the a plurality of barrier plates in a direction, the barrier plate fittings being arranged between the deposition source nozzle unit and the pattern slit sheet, the barrier plate fittings being used for the deposition source nozzle unit and the pattern slit The space between the sheets is divided into a plurality of sub-deposition spaces; wherein the deposition material comprises a material for producing a film selected from the group consisting of: a red (R) emissive layer, a green (G) emissive layer, and a blue (B) an emissive layer and a plurality of auxiliary layers. 一種使用薄膜沉積裝置在基板上形成薄膜來製造有機發光顯示元件的方法,該方法包括: 排列該基板,使其和該薄膜沉積裝置之圖案狹縫薄板分隔一距離;以及當該薄膜沉積裝置之該圖案狹縫薄板和該基板中的其中一者相對於該薄膜沉積裝置之該圖案狹縫薄板和該基板中的另一者移動時,將從該薄膜沉積裝置處被釋出的沉積材料沉積在該基板上,其中,該薄膜沉積裝置包括複數個薄膜沉積配件,每一個該等薄膜沉積配件皆包括:沉積源,其包含沉積材料,該沉積源係用於釋出該沉積材料;沉積源噴嘴單元,其會被排列在該沉積源的一側並且包含被排列在第一方向之中的複數個沉積源噴嘴;以及該圖案狹縫薄板,其會被排列在和該沉積源噴嘴單元反向的地方並且具有被排列在和該第一方向垂直的第二方向之中的複數個圖案狹縫,其中,該沉積材料包含一種材料,其會產生選擇自由下面所組成之群中的薄膜:紅色(R)發射層、綠色(G)發射層、藍色(B)發射層以及複數個輔助層;其中,包含用於形成該等輔助層的材料的至少一沉積源會被排列在兩個沉積源之間,該等兩個沉積源包含用於形成該藍色(B)發射層、該綠色(G)發射層、以及該紅色(R)發射層的材料中其中一種材料。 A method of fabricating an organic light emitting display element by forming a thin film on a substrate using a thin film deposition apparatus, the method comprising: Arranging the substrate to be spaced apart from the pattern slit sheet of the thin film deposition apparatus; and when the pattern slit sheet of the thin film deposition apparatus and the substrate are narrow relative to the thin film deposition apparatus Depositing material released from the thin film deposition apparatus is deposited on the substrate while the slit sheet and the other of the substrates are moved, wherein the thin film deposition apparatus includes a plurality of thin film deposition fittings, each of the thin films The deposition fittings each include: a deposition source including a deposition material for discharging the deposition material; a deposition source nozzle unit which is arranged on one side of the deposition source and includes being arranged in the first direction a plurality of deposition source nozzles; and the pattern slit sheet, which is arranged in a direction opposite to the deposition source nozzle unit and having a plurality of the second direction arranged in a direction perpendicular to the first direction a pattern slit, wherein the deposition material comprises a material that produces a film selected from the group consisting of: a red (R) emissive layer, a green (G) emissive layer a blue (B) emissive layer and a plurality of auxiliary layers; wherein at least one deposition source comprising a material for forming the auxiliary layers is arranged between two deposition sources, the two deposition sources being included for One of the materials of the blue (B) emissive layer, the green (G) emissive layer, and the red (R) emissive layer is formed. 如申請專利範圍第29項的方法,其中,用於分別形成該藍色(B)發射層、該等輔助層中其中一層、該綠色(G)發射層、該等輔助層中另一層以及該紅色(R)發射層的沉積材料係分別從該等複數個薄膜沉積配件處被釋出並且會依序被沉積在該基板上。 The method of claim 29, wherein the blue (B) emission layer, one of the auxiliary layers, the green (G) emission layer, another layer of the auxiliary layers, and the The deposition material of the red (R) emissive layer is respectively released from the plurality of thin film deposition joints and sequentially deposited on the substrate. 如申請專利範圍第29項的方法,其中,用於分別形成該藍色(B) 發射層、該等輔助層中其中一層、該紅色(R)發射層、該等輔助層中另一層以及該綠色(G)發射層的沉積材料係分別從該等複數個薄膜沉積配件處被釋出並且會依序被沉積在該基板上。 The method of claim 29, wherein the method is used to separately form the blue color (B) The emissive layer, one of the auxiliary layers, the red (R) emissive layer, another of the auxiliary layers, and the deposited material of the green (G) emissive layer are respectively released from the plurality of thin film deposition joints Out and will be deposited on the substrate in sequence. 如申請專利範圍第29項的方法,其中,分別被排列在該等複數個薄膜沉積配件的該等沉積源裡面的該等沉積材料會依序被沉積在該基板上。 The method of claim 29, wherein the deposition materials respectively disposed in the deposition sources of the plurality of thin film deposition assemblies are sequentially deposited on the substrate. 如申請專利範圍第29項的方法,其中,將該沉積材料沉積在該基板上進一步包括分開控制該等複數個薄膜沉積配件的沉積溫度。 The method of claim 29, wherein depositing the deposited material on the substrate further comprises separately controlling a deposition temperature of the plurality of thin film deposition assemblies. 如申請專利範圍第30項的方法,其中,用於分別形成該藍色(B)發射層、該等輔助層中其中一層、該綠色(G)發射層、該等輔助層中另一層以及該紅色(R)發射層的沉積材料係分別從該等複數個薄膜沉積配件處被釋出並且會依序被沉積在該基板上。 The method of claim 30, wherein the blue (B) emission layer, one of the auxiliary layers, the green (G) emission layer, another layer of the auxiliary layers, and the The deposition material of the red (R) emissive layer is respectively released from the plurality of thin film deposition joints and sequentially deposited on the substrate. 如申請專利範圍第30項的方法,其中,用於分別形成該藍色(B)發射層、該等輔助層中其中一層、該紅色(R)發射層、該等輔助層中另一層以及該綠色(G)發射層的沉積材料係分別從該等複數個薄膜沉積配件處被釋出並且會依序被沉積在該基板上。 The method of claim 30, wherein the blue (B) emissive layer, one of the auxiliary layers, the red (R) emissive layer, another layer of the auxiliary layers, and the The deposition material of the green (G) emissive layer is respectively released from the plurality of thin film deposition joints and sequentially deposited on the substrate. 如申請專利範圍第30項的方法,其中,分別被排列在該等複數個薄膜沉積配件的該等沉積源裡面的沉積材料會依序被沉積在該基板上。 The method of claim 30, wherein the deposition materials respectively disposed in the deposition sources of the plurality of thin film deposition assemblies are sequentially deposited on the substrate. 如申請專利範圍第30項的方法,其中,將該沉積材料沉積在該基板上進一步包括分開控制該等複數個薄膜沉積配件的沉積溫度。 The method of claim 30, wherein depositing the deposition material on the substrate further comprises separately controlling a deposition temperature of the plurality of thin film deposition assemblies.
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