Circuit-level optimisation of a:Si TFT-based AMOLED pixel circuits for maximum hold current

Design of AMOLED pixel circuits has manifold constraints and trade-offs which provides incentive for circuit designers to seek optimal solutions for different objectives. In this article, we present a discussion on the viability of an optimal solution to achieve the maximum hold current. A compact formula for component sizing in a conventional 2T1C pixel is, therefore, derived. Compared to SPICE simulation results, for several pixel sizes, our predicted optimum sizing yields maximum currents with errors less than 0.4%.

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