Abstract: A method for forming a compact LCD package and devices formed by such method are disclosed. In the method, an LCD display panel is formed by bonding an upper glass panel and a lower glass panel together and exposing an edge portion formed by a larger lower glass panel. Conductive traces formed of a conductive film layer such as ITO is provided on the edge portion of the LCD display panel for providing electrical connection to the drive lines and scan lines for the LCD panel. A two-step bonding method is used to first bond a printed circuit board in a pre-bonding step to the exposed edge portion of the LCD panel by using an anisotropic conductive film layer. The bonding is conducted under pressure and heat such that electrical communication is established through the conductive metal particles contained in the anisotropic conductive film.

Abstract: A repairable TFT-LCD assembly and a method for fabricating such assembly have been disclosed. In the repairable TFT-LCD assembly, a novel separation tape is utilized between the TFT and the LCD substrate such that when the tape is pulled in a perpendicular direction to the planar surface of the LCD substrate, the TFT can be separated from the assembly without causing damages to the LCD substrate. The separation tape is fabricated of a polymeric based insulating material with a multiplicity of apertures filled with a conductive metal. The back of the separation tape is laminated with a copper film which is patterned corresponding to the pattern of conductive pads provided on the LCD substrate. The present invention is further directed to a method for fabricating the separation tape for use in a repairable TFT-LCD assembly.

Abstract: An adjustable LCD panel power-up test fixture and a method for using the fixture are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, an adjustable test fixture is constructed by mounting removable side frames onto a substantially planar base plate with conductive elements provided on the top surfaces of the side frames. The side frames are arranged and mounted in such a way that one side frame slidingly engages another for fixing a pre-selected length of the side frame necessary for testing the LCD panel. In an alternate embodiment, the base plate is not used where four side frames slidingly engaging each other to form an adjustable test frame. The four side frames are each provided with a horizontal portion and a vertical portion. The vertical portions of the four side frames are of substantially the same height, while the horizontal portions are provided with a recessed slot for engaging the horizontal portions of the other side frames.