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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 05, 2006
Filed:
Feb. 24, 1999
Ranjan J. Mathew, San Jose, CA (US);
Hem Takiar, Fremont, CA (US);
Cade Murray, Fremont, CA (US);
Tonya Fridlyand, San Jose, CA (US);
Ranjan J. Mathew, San Jose, CA (US);
Hem Takiar, Fremont, CA (US);
Cade Murray, Fremont, CA (US);
Tonya Fridlyand, San Jose, CA (US);
National Semiconductor Corporation, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
An improved packaged liquid crystal display (LCD) assembly is described. A recess is used to house a support material while the LCD cellis positioned at least partially within the containment structure. A plurality of spaced apart stabilizers are attached from the sides of the LCD cellto the substrate without transmitting residual stresses induced during fabrication and operation. A support material is dispensed in the recess such that it provides support for the LCD cellwithout transmitting residual stresses from the substrate. The described arrangements permit an LCD assembly which minimizes the amount of forces and stresses that lead to optical defects. The stabilizers, in addition to supporting the cell, also act to contain the encapsulating material used to protect the bonding wires. The support material, in addition to minimizing transmission of stresses, also provides improved heat dissipation from the LCD cell. In another embodiment, a method for constructing the LCD assembly is described.