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The authors report a pixel structure for active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays that has a hydrogenated amorphous silicon solar cell inserted between the driving polycrystalline Si thin-film transistor and the pixel OLED. Such an active-matrix OLED pixel structure not only exhibits a reduced reflection (and thus improved contrast) compared to conventional OLEDs but also is capable of recycling both incident photon energies and internally generated OLED radiation. Such a feature of energy recycling may be of use for portable/mobile electronics, which are particularly power aware. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: Polycrystalline silicon thin film transistors (poly-Si TFTs) with the ion implantation of fluorine elements were investigated in this study. The electrical performance and reliability were reported comprehensively. Experimental work has shown the electrical characteristics of excimer laser crystallized F-ions-implanted poly-Si TFTs are improved effectively, especially for field effect mobility. It is also found that the fluorine piled up at the poly-Si interface during thermal annealing, for the TFT fabricated without a prior deposition of pad oxide. The stronger Si–F bonds replace the Si–Si/Si–H, leading to the superior electrical reliability. However, the dose of F ions is critical in poly-Si, or the electrical characteristics of TFT devices will be degraded. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]