4. Introduction
What is transparent electronics?
In transparent electronics the usual opaque
semiconductor materials forming the basis for
electronic device fabrication is replaced with
transparent materials.
8. Transparent Passive devices
Transparent Thin Film Resistors
Transparent Thin Film Capacitors
Transparent Thin Film Inductors
9. There are two technologies which preceded
and underlie transparent electronics:
1. Transparent Conducting Oxides (TCOs)
2. Thin Film Transistors (TFTs)
10. Transparent Conducting Oxides (TCOs)
TCOs constitute an unusual class of materials
possessing two physical properties (generally
considered mutually exclusive):
1. High optical transparency. ( Eg>3.1eV)
2. High electrical conductivity.
I-V Characteristics
of ZnO/AgCoO2 p-n
junction
11. Transparent Thin Film Transistors
Constitutes the heart of transparent
electronics
Channel is formed from highly insulating, wide
band gap transparent semiconductor(ZnO).
Source, drain and gate contacts are made
from highly conductive TCO (ITO).
Two possible configurations are:
a) Bottom gate
b)Top gate
15. Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths Weaknesses
Visible transparency High resistance of TCO’s
Less Temperature Effect Lack of complementary devices
Low cost (solution based
Low Frequency Of Operation
deposition and printing)
Low temperature processing Technological immaturity
Free real estate
Passive availability
Stable inorganic materials
Safe, nontoxic materials
16. Conclusion
*Holds the key for many future advancements
in security, entertainment efficient utilization
of energy.
*Appealing class of seethrough devices will
have great impact on the human–machine
interaction in the near future.
*Envoirment Friendly-Reduction of
environment pollution caused by traditional
techniques.