In order to optimize via hole design of TFT array substrate and reduce via hole contact resistance
the contact resistance of different size
shape
number of Mo/Al/Mo and Indium-Tin Oxide (ITO) connection via holes are tested by Kelvin Four-terminal sensing. Then via hole morphology is characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
focused ion beam (FIB) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). Finally
the mechanism of via hole contact resistance test results are analyzed. Experimental results indicate that the bigger via hole area is
the smaller the contact resistance will be
and in the same via hole area
the contact resistance of rectangular via hole is smaller than that of a square via hole
the contact resistance of the multi small holes is smaller than that of the single big via hole
the via hole contact resistance of Gate metal and ITO is smaller than that of SD metal and ITO. For reducing via hole contact resistance
via hole area is maximized. The rectangular via hole is better than that of the square via hole
the multi small holes are better than that of the single big via hole
and via etch process is optimized to reduce top Mo loss.
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