A Novel ECB cell using bend structure for Nematic Liquid Crystal on Rubbed Polyimide Surface

  • Hwang, J.Y. (Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, College of Engineering, Yonsei University) ;
  • Kim, K.W. (Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, College of Engineering, Yonsei University) ;
  • Seo, D.S. (Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, College of Engineering, Yonsei University)
  • Published : 2004.08.23

Abstract

In this paper, we have improved a novel ECB mode using bend structure with high tilt angle in the unique condition by Hot plate equipment. The new control of tilt angle for nematic liquid crystal (NLC) with negative and positive dielectric anisotropy on the rubbed homeotropic polyimide (PI) using baking method by Hot plate equipment was investigated. LC tilt angle decreased with increasing baking temperature and time. We suggest that the development of the novel ECB cell using control of tilt angle on the homeotropic surface is a promising technique for the achievement of fast response time and high contrast ratio.

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