Fabrication of Vertical Organic Light-Emitting Transistor Using ZnO Thin Film

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Published 24 April 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 The Japan Society of Applied Physics
, , Citation Hiroshi Yamauchi et al 2007 Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 46 2678 DOI 10.1143/JJAP.46.2678

1347-4065/46/4S/2678

Abstract

Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) combined with thin film transistor (TFT) are well suitable elements for low-cost, large-area active matrix displays. On the other hand, zinc oxide (ZnO) is a transparent material and its electrical conductivity is controlled from conductive to insulating by growth conditions. The drain current of ZnO FET is 180 µA. The OLED uses ZnO thin film (Al-doped) for the electron injection layer and is controlled by radio frequency (rf) and direct current (dc) sputtering conditions, such as Al concentration and gas pressure. Al concentration in the ZnO film and deposition rate have strong effects on electron injection. Furthermore, the OLED driven by ZnO FET shows a luminance of 13 cd/m2, a luminance efficiency of 0.7 cd/A, and an on-off ratio of 650.

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