Support continuing cost reduction for large area TFT-LCD manufacturers by unique PVD array solution

  • Koparal, Erkan (Global Product Management, Sputter Products, AKT Display Group Applied Materials) ;
  • Bender, Marcus (R+D New Technology, Sputter Products, AKT Display Group Applied Materials)
  • Published : 2009.10.12

Abstract

The ubiquitous nature of large area TFT-LCD televisions are truly one of the major success stories of consumer electronic products for the $21^{st}$ century. It is the industry's ability to lower prices over the years that have made TFT-LCD television an affordable option for the majority of consumers. TFT-LCD equipment manufacturers have played a major role these cost reduction efforts. Increasing requirements for high process quality like for eg UHD panels need to be met simultaneously with the demand of an highly productive and reliable equipment. AKT provides an excellent PVD product by improving performance and cost of ownership (CoO) for Gen8.5 and beyond.

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