Abstract: A vertical alignment mode liquid crystal display device having an improved viewing angle characteristic is provided. The liquid crystal display device uses a liquid crystal having a negative anisotropic dielectric constant, and orientations of the liquid crystal are vertical to substrates when no voltage is applied, almost horizontal when a predetermined voltage is applied, and oblique when an intermediate voltage is applied. At least one of the substrates includes a structure as domain regulating means, and inclined surfaces of the structure operate as a trigger to regulate azimuths of the oblique orientations of the liquid crystal when the intermediate voltage is applied.

Abstract: A vertical alignment mode liquid crystal display device having an improved viewing angle characteristic uses a liquid crystal having a negative anisotropic dielectric constant, and orientations of the liquid crystal are vertical to substrates when no voltage being applied, almost horizontal when a predetermined voltage is applied, and oblique when an intermediate voltage is applied. At least one of two substrates includes a structure as domain regulating means, to regulate azimuths of the oblique orientations of the liquid crystal when the intermediate voltage is applied.

Abstract: A vertically alignment mode liquid crystal display device having an improved viewing angle characteristic is disclosed. The disclosed liquid crystal display device uses a liquid crystal having a negative anisotropic dielectric constant, and orientations of the liquid crystal are vertical to substrates when no voltage being applied, almost horizontal when a predetermined voltage is applied, and oblique when an intermediate voltage is applied. At least one of the substrates includes a structure as domain regulating means, and inclined surfaces of the structure operate as a trigger to regulate azimuths of the oblique orientations of the liquid crystal when the intermediate voltage is applied.

Abstract: A vertically alignment mode liquid crystal display device having an improved viewing angle characteristic is disclosed. The disclosed liquid crystal display device uses a liquid crystal having a negative anisotropic dielectric constant, and orientations of the liquid crystal are vertical to substrates when no voltage being applied, almost horizontal when a predetermined voltage is applied, and oblique when an intermediate voltage is applied. At least one of the substrates includes a structure as domain regulating means, and inclined surfaces of the structure operate as a trigger to regulate azimuths of the oblique orientations of the liquid crystal when the intermediate voltage is applied.

Abstract: A TFT matrix-type liquid crystal display device is used in laptop personal computers and wall TVs. On a transparent insulating substrate 10 there are formed gate bus lines 14 for commonly connecting the gates of thin film transistors, drain bus lines 16 for commonly connecting the drains of the thin film transistors, and outside terminals 20 and outside terminals 30 opposed respectively to the ends of the gate bus lines and the drain bus lines 16. Gate connection lines 24 for commonly connecting the gate bus lines 14 and drain connection lines 34 for commonly connecting the drain bus lines are formed in regions inner of the outside terminals 20, 30. The thin film transistor matrix device can be fabricated without occurrence of short circuit defects, with little characteristic change and with high yields.

Abstract: A thin film transistor matrix device including an insulating substrate, a plurality of thin film transistors arranged on the insulating substrate, and a plurality of picture element electrodes arranged on the insulating substrate in a matrix and connected to the thin film transistors. The device also includes a plurality of bus lines made of a first conducting film, a first insulating film formed on the first conducting film, a second conducting film formed on the first insulating film, and a second insulating film formed on the first insulating film and the second conducting film. Additionally, first and second contact holes are formed outside an image display region in which the plurality of picture elements are formed. The first conducting film is connected to the third conducing film via the first contact hole, and the second conducting film is connected to the third conducting film via the second contact hole.

Abstract: A TFT matrix-type liquid crystal display device is used in laptop personal computers and wall televisions. On a transparent insulating substrate there are formed gate bus lines for commonly connecting the gates of thin film transistors, drain bus lines for commonly connecting the drains of the thin film transistors, and outside terminals opposed respectively to the ends of the gate bus lines and the drain bus lines. Gate connection lines for commonly connecting the gate bus lines, and drain connection lines for commonly connecting the drain bus lines, are formed on the transparent insulating substrate in regions inner of the outside terminals. The thin film transistor matrix device can be fabricate without occurrence of short circuit defects, with little characteristic change, and with high yields.

Abstract: A vertically alignment mode liquid crystal display device having an improved viewing angle characteristic is disclosed. The disclosed liquid crystal display device uses a liquid crystal having a negative anisotropic dielectric constant, and orientations of the liquid crystal are vertical to substrates when no voltage being applied, almost horizontal when a predetermined voltage is applied, and oblique when an intermediate voltage is applied. At least one of the substrates includes a structure as domain regulating means, and inclined surfaces of the structure operate as a trigger to regulate azimuths of the oblique orientations of the liquid crystal when the intermediate voltage is applied.

Abstract: A vertical alignment mode liquid crystal display device having an improved viewing angle characteristic is provided. The liquid crystal display device uses a liquid crystal having a negative anisotropic dielectric constant, and orientations of the liquid crystal are vertical to substrates when no voltage is applied, almost horizontal when a predetermined voltage is applied, and oblique when an intermediate voltage is applied. At least one of the substrates includes a structure as domain regulating means, and inclined surfaces of the structure operate as a trigger to regulate azimuths of the oblique orientations of the liquid crystal when the intermediate voltage is applied.

Abstract: A TFT matrix-type liquid crystal display device is used in laptop personal computers and wall TVs. On a transparent insulating substrate 10 there are formed gate bus lines 14 for commonly connecting the gates of thin film transistors, drain bus lines 16 for commonly connecting the drains of the thin film transistors, and outside terminals 20 and outside terminals 30 opposed respectively to the ends of the gate bus lines and the drain bus lines 16, opposed respectively to the ends of the gate bus lines and the drain bus lines. Gate connection lines 24 for commonly connecting the gate bus lines 14 and drain connection lines 34 for commonly connecting the drain bus lines are formed in regions inner of the outside terminals 20, 30. The thin film transistor matrix device can be fabricated without occurrence of short circuit defects, with little characteristic change and with high yields.

Abstract: A vertically alignment mode liquid crystal display device having an improved viewing angle characteristic is disclosed. The disclosed liquid crystal display device uses a liquid crystal having a negative anisotropic dielectric constant, and orientations of the liquid crystal are vertical to substrates when no voltage being applied, almost horizontal when a predetermined voltage is applied, and oblique when an intermediate voltage is applied. At least one of the substrates includes a structure as domain regulating means, and inclined surfaces of the structure operate as a trigger to regulate azimuths of the oblique orientations of the liquid crystal when the intermediate voltage is applied.

Abstract: A TFT matrix-type liquid crystal display device is used in laptop personal computers and wall TVs. On a transparent insulating substrate 10 there are formed gate bus lines 14 for commonly connecting the-gates of thin film transistors, drain bus lines 16 for commonly connecting the drains of the thin film transistors, and outside terminals 20 and outside terminals 30 opposed respectively to the ends of the gate bus lines and the drain bus lines 16, opposed respectively to the ends of the gate bus lines and the drain bus lines. Gate connection lines 24 for commonly connecting the gate bus lines 14 and drain connection lines 34 for commonly connecting the drain bus lines are formed in regions inner of the outside terminals 20, 30. The thin film transistor matrix device can be fabricated without occurrence of short circuit defects, with little characteristic change and with high yields.

Abstract: A TFT matrix-type liquid crystal display device is used in laptop personal computers and wall TV's. On a transparent insulating substrate there are formed gate bus lines for commonly connecting the gates of thin film transistors, drain bus lines for commonly connecting the drains of the thin film transistors, and outside terminals and outside terminals opposed respectively to the ends of the gate bus lines and the drain bus lines, opposed respectively to the ends of the gate bus lines and the drain bus lines. Gate connection lines for commonly connecting the gate bus lines and drain connection lines for commonly connecting the drain bus lines are formed on the transparent insulating substrate in regions inner of the outside terminals. The thin film transistor matrix device can be fabricated without occurrence of short circuit defects, with little characteristic change and with high yields.

Abstract: A TFT matrix-type liquid crystal display device is used in laptop personal computers and wall TVs. On a transparent insulating substrate 10 there are formed gate bus lines 14 for commonly connecting the gates of thin film transistors, drain bus lines 16 for commonly connecting the drains of the thin film transistors, and outside terminals 20 and outside terminals 30 opposed respectively to the ends of the gate bus lines and the drain bus lines 16, opposed respectively to the ends of the gate bus lines and the drain bus lines. Gate connection lines 24 for commonly connecting the gate bus lines 14 and drain connection lines 34 for commonly connecting the drain bus lines are formed in regions inner of the outside terminals 20, 30. The thin film transistor matrix device can be fabricated without occurrence of short circuit defects, with little characteristic change and with high yields.

Abstract: A TFT matrix-type liquid crystal display device is used in laptop personal coputers and wall TV's. On a transparent insulating substrate there are formed gate bus lines for commonly connecting the gates of thin film transistors, drain bus lines for commonly connecting the drains of the thin film transistors, and outside terminals and outside terminals opposed respectively to the ends of the gate bus lines and the drain bus lines, opposed respectively to the ends of the gate bus lines and the drain bus lines. Gate connection lines for commonly connecting the gate bus lines and drain connection lines for commonly connecting the drain bus lines are formed on the transparent insulating substrate in regions inner of the outside terminals. The thin film transistor matrix device can be fabricated without occurrence of short circuit defects, with little characteristic change and with high yields.