A layer configuration on a support, the layer configuration comprising a non-photoactive element exclusive of unsubstituted poly(3,4-alkylenedioxythiophene)s, the element containing at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of polycarboxy-polymers, optionally quaternized polyamine-polymers and poly(vinylphosphonic acid), the surface of one side of the element being contiguous with a positive electrode and the surface on the opposite side of the element being contiguous with a mater...

A light-emitting apparatus of the present invention includes: a first electrode formed on an insulating surface; a first insulating layer covering an end portion of the first electrode and having a tapered edge; a second insulating layer formed on the first electrode and the first insulating layer and formed of one kind or a plurality of kinds selected from the group consisting of silicon oxide, silicon nitride, and silicon oxynitride; an organic compound layer formed on the second insulating la...

An organic transistor includes: a substrate made of electrically conductive material or semiconductor material; an insulating layer on the substrate; and an organic semiconductor layer and a pair of electrodes on the insulating layer, wherein a configuration is made such that: the organic semiconductor layer is sealed by a translucent member; a voltage is applied between the pair of electrodes in a range such that the organic semiconductor layer emits light; further a voltage is applied to the s...

An organic electronic device includes a pixel. In one embodiment, the organic electronic device is a bottom emission electronic device. The pixel has an aperture ratio of at least 40%. In another embodiment, the pixel has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. From a plan view, the data line and the first power supply line have lengths that extend along the length of the pixel and lie closer to the first side compared to the second side. In still another embodiment, an organic e...

An organic electroluminescent device with improved long-term stability is disclosed, comprising either a dual layer of a layer I and a layer II or a mixture of the two layers between an EL multilayer and a second electrode, the layer II being made of at least one alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, or compound thereof, the layer I being formed of at least one material selected from those having chemical formula I and chemical formula II as shown below. ##STR00001##

To provide an organic electroluminescent element excellent in lifetime characteristics, an organic electroluminescent element-testing device and an organic electroluminescent element-testing method each capable of easily testing quality of lifetime characteristics of an organic electroluminescent element in a short time without deterioration of the element, and an organic electroluminescent display device. An organic electroluminescent element having a structure in which one or more organic laye...

An organic EL device is improved to produce an increased luminance and have a prolonged lifetime. In an organic EL device comprising a cathode layer 16, an electron injection region 14, a light emission region 12 and an anode layer 10 as laminated in that order, the electron injection region 14 contains an aromatic compound composed of carbon and hydrogen or an aromatic compound composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, along with a reducing dopant, and the electron affinity of the electron injec...

A method for packaging organic electroluminescent (EL) elements comprises the steps including: forming a plurality of organic EL devices on a transparent substrate; laying a plurality of binding layers on a plastic laminated board to form a plastic package laminated board; forming a plurality of cavity domains on the plastic laminated board to serve for a plurality of package cans; and binding a lateral face of the package can. By doing the above said, the organic EL devices are packaged and seg...

An organic light emitting device is provided which includes a cathode (51), an anode (47, 46, 48), and an organic electroluminescent region (49, 50). The anode includes a metal layer (46), a barrier layer (47), and an anode modification layer (48). Light is emitted through the cathode (51) when a voltage is applied between the anode (47, 46, 48) and the cathode (51).

The present invention discloses an organic light-emitting diode (LED). The organic light emitting diode is supported on an indium/tin oxide 110 (ITO) coated glass substrate 105. The organic light-emitting diode includes an amorphous-silicon (.alpha.-Si) resistive layer 115 covering the ITO 110 coated glass substrate 105. The organic light-emitting diode 100 further includes a polyaniline (PANI) layer 120 covering the amorphous silicon (.alpha.-Si) resistive layer 115 and an organic light emittin...