A Screen-Printed 8 × 8 Pixel Electroluminescent Display on Fabric

Engineering Proceedings

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Huanghao Dai¹  Thomas Greig¹  Russel Torah¹  Steve Beeby¹ 

[1] School of Electronics & Computer Science, University of Southampton

关键词: electroluminescent devices;    e-textiles;    screen printing;    smart fabrics;    flexible electronics;   

DOI  :  10.3390/engproc2023030002

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

A screen-printed electroluminescent (EL) matrix display on fabric is presented. This work demonstrates the fabrication of a screen-printed multilayer display with a matrix of 8 × 8 pixels, as well as the design and construction of integrated drive electronics capable of operating the EL display and achieving good visibility. Each pixel is 1 mm × 1 mm, which is smaller than in previously reported literature. The EL matrix was successfully printed and laminated on fabric at this higher resolution, improving the visual effect and decreasing the overall display size, and reducing the impact on the flexibility and breathability of the underlying fabric. This proof-of-concept demonstrator EL display shows the potential for more complex pixel displays for e-textile and printed electronic applications, such as interactive clothing, and information displays in applications, such as the automotive field, architecture, and point of sale advertising.

【 授权许可】

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