Title :
Evaluation of directed self-assembly process for LED assembly on flexible substrates
Author :
Tkachenko, Aleksandr ; Karlicek, Robert F. ; Lu, James Jian-Qiang
Author_Institution :
NSF Smart Lighting Eng. Res. Center, Rensselaer Polytech. Inst., Troy, NY, USA
Abstract :
This paper reports on a directed self-assembly process for LED assembly on a large area flexible substrate. The presented approach involves fluidic handling of small semiconductor dies and their directed self-assembly on the flexible substrate using a magnetic force. A thick lightweight layer created on the die surface is used as a buoyant layer. Techniques and yields for introduction of dies into liquid with correct top/down orientation are presented. Influence of process parameters and carrier liquid on die pickup using magnetic force is evaluated.
Keywords :
assembling; flexible electronics; light emitting diodes; magnetic forces; substrates; LED assembly; buoyant layer; carrier liquid; die pickup; directed self-assembly process; flexible substrates; fluidic handling; magnetic force; small semiconductor dies; thick lightweight layer; Assembly; Glass; Light emitting diodes; Lighting; Magnetic liquids; Substrates; Surface tension;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC), 2013 IEEE 63rd
Conference_Location :
Las Vegas, NV
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-0233-0
DOI :
10.1109/ECTC.2013.6575626