Active matrix type liquid crystal display device, and substrate for the same

摘要

An active matrix type liquid crystal display device has a plurality of data lines and a plurality of gate lines formed on a substrate in matrix fashion, TFTs and pixel electrodes being provided at both sides of the data lines so as to correspond with each of the plurality of gate lines, and the plurality of gate lines are positioned such that the pixel electrodes at both sides of the data lines are controlled by signals from one of the two gate lines sandwiching the pixel electrodes, i.e., either the first or second gate line. Also, the gate electrodes comprising TFTs are comprised of gate lines themselves, so that the drain electrodes electrically connected to the pixel electrodes traverse the gate electrodes. Thus, the pixels can be driven with fewer data lines than with known arrangements.