Encapsulated Metal Nanowires

摘要

An optically-transparent conductive structure is disclosed. The optically-transparent conductive structure can be used within a display stack of an electronic device. The optically-transparent conductive structure may be formed by depositing a metal nanowire layer that on a surface of a polarizing layer within the display stack. An encapsulation layer is disposed over the metal nanowire layer that protects the metal nanowire from corrosion. An electrical coupling is provided through or within the encapsulation layer and electrically couples to the metal nanowire layer. The electrical coupling is connected to an electrical circuit within the electronic device.

主权项

1. A conductive structure positioned below a cover of a display of an electronic device, the conductive structure comprising:
a metal nanowire layer; an encapsulation layer disposed over the metal nanowire layer; and an electrical contact disposed adjacent the encapsulation layer that electrically couples the metal nanowire layer to an electrical circuit disposed within a housing of the electronic device; wherein a combination of the metal nanowire layer and the encapsulation layer is substantially transparent.