The application of silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology for the fabrication of fully scanned active matrix flat panel displays

SOI technology is presently being used for the fabrication of both liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and electroluminescent (EL) displays. It has unique advantages for the fabrication of flat panel displays such as the production of devices with high performance and high breakdown voltage. It is the object of this paper to review the process technologies used in the fabrication of these displays and also to show the latest developments in these technologies.