Korean Journal of Optics and Photonics (한국광학회지)

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Optical Characteristics of Sheetless LCD Backlight Using Micro Reverse-pyramid Array

Micro Reverse-pyramid Array를 이용한 일체형 Sheetless LCD Backlight의 광학적 특성

  • Received : 2012.04.25
  • Accepted : 2012.05.31
  • Published : 2012.06.25
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Abstract

The structure of an LCD backlight unit (BLU) was simplified by installing a micro reverse-pyramid array (MRPA) or a micro reverse-cone array (MRCA) on the top surface of the light guide panel (LGP) in order to eliminate the conventional diffuser sheet and the prism sheet. The optimum conditions of the MRPA and the MRCA in the new light guide panel were obtained through optical simulation. The change of the luminance and view angle that depend on the side angle, the height, and the length at the top of the MRPA and MRCA were studied. The optimized side angle and the view angle of the MRPA and MRCA were 59 and 57 degrees for the side angles and 68 and 64 degrees for the view angles, respectively.

LCD backlight unit (BLU)에서 도광판 상부에 micro reverse-pyramid array (MRPA) 또는 micro reverse-cone array (MRCA)을 설치함으로써 기존의 확산 시트와 프리즘 시트를 없애고 구조를 단순화하였으며, 광학적 시뮬레이션을 통하여 새로운 도광판의 최적 조건을 얻었다. MRPA와 MRCA의 측면각과 높이, 윗변의 반지름이나 윗변의 길이에 따라 휘도와 시야각의 변화를 구하였다. MRPA와 MRCA 구조물의 최적의 형상은 측면각이 각각 59도와 57도이었으며, 시야각은 68도와 64도이었다. 구조물의 높이는 큰 영향을 주지 않았다.

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