The European Physical Journal Applied Physics
- The European Physical Journal Applied Physics / Volume 51 / Issue 03 / September 2010, 33205 (3 pages)
- © EDP Sciences, 2010
- Published online by Cambridge University Press: 25 January 2011
- DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2010105 (About DOI)
Focus on Flexible Organic Electronics
Self-powered electrochromic display as an example for integrated modules in printed electronics applications
M. Möllera1, N. Leylanda1, G. Copelanda1 and M. Cassidya1
NTERA Limited, 58 Spruce Avenue, Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland
Abstract
The growing market for flexible electronics devices is asking for reduction of manufacturing process complexity. One way to reduce complexity is to decrease the number of single components of a device by using integrated modules, i.e. device components providing multiple functions. In this article, the concept of a self-powered electrochromic graphics display device is demonstrated. The device is based on a three electrode system comprising an electrochromic electrode, a battery anode and a battery cathode, all in contact with a common electrolyte. The electrochromic electrode can be charged and discharged directly when connected to either the anode or cathode. Such a self-powered display integrates the functions of both a display and a battery. As part of a flexible electronics device, a self-powered display would be able to power other components, such as driver electronics.
(Received October 12 2009)
(Accepted June 7 2010)
(Online publication September 2 2010)
