IEC 62715-1-1:2013

Flexible display devices - Part 1-1: Terminology and letter symbols

IEC 62715-1-1:2013 gives the preferred terms, their definitions and symbols for flexible display devices, with the object of using the same terminology when standards are prepared in different countries.

Dispositifs flexibles d'affichage - Partie 1-1: Terminologie et symboles littéraux

L'IEC 62715-1-1:2013 donne les termes préférentiels relatifs aux dispositifs flexibles d'affichage, avec leurs définitions et symboles, dans le but d'utiliser la même terminologie lorsque des normes sont élaborées dans différents pays.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 09-Dec-2013
• ICS: 31.120 - Electronic display devices
• Technical Committee: TC 110 - Electronic displays
• Drafting Committee: WG 8 - TC 110/WG 8
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 15-Mar-2014
• Completion Date: 10-Dec-2013

Overview

IEC 62715-1-1:2013 is an international standard developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) focusing on flexible display devices. This part (1-1) specifically defines the terminology and letter symbols used for flexible display technologies. The main objective is to establish uniform terminology and symbols to be used internationally, ensuring clarity and consistency across different national and regional standards related to flexible displays.

The scope of the standard includes defining preferred terms, their precise definitions, and corresponding letter symbols for flexible display devices. These devices include flexible display panels, modules, and products, which are adaptable to bending, folding, rolling, or other mechanical deformation without losing functionality.

Key Topics

• Terms classification: The standard categorizes terms into general terms, physical properties, constructive elements, performance specifications, and production processes.
• General terms: Define basic concepts such as flexibility (resistance and pliancy to mechanical stress), flexible display device (bendable components during handling or operation), flexible display module (device with drivers and interactive films), and flexible display panel (device without external drivers).
• Physical properties: Covers malleability, flexural strength, flexural modulus, and cyclic stress-key indicators of a flexible display device’s mechanical performance.
• Constructive elements: Includes components like gas barrier layers (protective layers against contaminants), flexible substrates (plastic films, thin glass, metal foil), buffer layers (prevent breakage), and insulation layers (electrical isolation).
• Performance terms: Important parameters like bending radius, critical bending radius, strain, and calcium test (gas permeation test using calcium degradation as an indicator).
• Production processes: Terms related to manufacturing such as carrier lamination/delamination, roll-to-roll process for continuous flexible electronics fabrication, and direct writing lithography.

Applications

The IEC 62715-1-1:2013 terminology and symbols standard primarily benefits:

• Manufacturers of flexible display devices by providing a standardized vocabulary for design, testing, and quality assurance.
• Standardization bodies worldwide by harmonizing vocabularies across different countries to facilitate international collaboration and mutual understanding.
• Research and development teams working on flexible display technologies, ensuring consistent communication and documentation.
• Testing laboratories and certification bodies using clear definitions to evaluate compliance and device performance.
• Supply chain stakeholders who require precise terminology for components, materials, and manufacturing processes involved in flexible displays.

This standard supports the ongoing evolution of advanced flexible displays, which are increasingly integrated into wearable devices, foldable phones, flexible lighting panels, and rollable screens.

Related Standards

IEC 62715-1-1:2013 references and complements several international standards, including:

• IEC 60027 (all parts) – Letter symbols to be used in electrical technology, providing guidance on symbol usage across electrotechnical fields.
• IEC 60050-845 – International Electrotechnical Vocabulary, Part 845: Lighting, which supports consistent term definitions in lighting and display technology.
• ISO 80000-1 – Quantities and units, Part 1: General, ensuring harmonized use of measurement units relevant to flexible display performance.
• ISO 9241-302:2008 – Ergonomics of human-system interaction, Part 302: Terminology for electronic visual displays, which is essential for interface design involving flexible displays.

Summary

IEC 62715-1-1:2013 is a foundational standard that establishes a common language and symbols for flexible display devices globally. By defining key terms related to the physical, structural, performance, and production aspects, this standard enables efficient communication, quality control, and innovation in flexible display technology. Adopting IEC 62715-1-1 helps manufacturers, researchers, and regulators ensure that flexible displays meet the rigorous demands of modern electronic applications while supporting global interoperability and market growth.

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IEC 62715-1-1 ®
Edition 1.0 2013-12
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Flexible display devices –
Part 1-1: Terminology and letter symbols

Dispositifs flexibles d'affichage –
Partie 1-1: Terminologie et symboles littéraux

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IEC 62715-1-1 ®
Edition 1.0 2013-12
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Flexible display devices –
Part 1-1: Terminology and letter symbols

Dispositifs flexibles d'affichage –

Partie 1-1: Terminologie et symboles littéraux

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX J
ICS 31.120 ISBN 978-2-83221-1289-9

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Terms and definitions . 5
2.1 Classification of terms . 5
2.2 General terms . 5
2.3 Terms related to physical properties . 6
2.4 Terms related to constructive elements . 6
2.5 Terms related to performances and specifications . 6
2.6 Terms related to the production process . 7
3 Letter symbols (quantity symbols/unit symbols) . 7
3.1 Classification . 7
3.2 Letter symbols . 8
Bibliography . 9

Table 1 – Symbols related to physical properties . 8
Table 2 – Symbols related to performances and specifications . 8

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FLEXIBLE DISPLAY DEVICES –
Part 1-1: Terminology and letter symbols

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 62715-1-1 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 110:
Electronic display devices.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
110/441/CDV 110/480A/RVC
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This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all the parts in the IEC 62715 series, under the general title Flexible display devices,
can be found on the IEC website.

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FLEXIBLE DISPLAY DEVICES –
Part 1-1: Terminology and letter symbols

1 Scope
This part of IEC 62715 gives the preferred terms, their definitions and symbols for flexible
display devices, with the object of using the same terminology when standards are prepared
in different countries.
2 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
2.1 Classification of terms
Terms for flexible display devices were classified as follows:
• general terms (2.2)
• terms related to physical properties (2.3)
• terms related to constructive elements (2.4)
• terms related to performances and specifications (2.5)
• terms related to the production process (2.6)
2.2 General terms
2.2.1
flexibility
mechanical pliancy to an external mechanical stress
2.2.2
flexible display device
flexible display panel and flexible module that are mechanically bendable in one or more of
the steps of substrate handling, manufacturing, storage, use, operation, shipping, and
relocation
Note 1 to entry: Preferably, flexible display devices are bendable, compliable to curved surface, rollable, or
foldable without creasing.
Note 2 to entry: Flexible display devices are generally rugged under rough handling.
2.2.3
flexible display module
flexible display device that has external drivers, optical films and other input/output interactive
films such as touch screen or sensing films
2.2.4
flexible display panel
flexible display device without external drivers
2.2.5
flexible display
product which contains flexible display modules and which is bendable for end users

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2.3 Terms related to physical properties
2.3.1
malleability
ability of flexible display devices to deform under compressive stress and to keep the
deformed shape after releasing the stress
2.3.2
flexural strength
maximum bending stress that can be applied to flexible display devices without causing any
deterioration of image quality, permanent distortion or breakage
2.3.3
flexural modulus
ratio of bending stress to the resulting strain in flexural deformation of flexible display devices
2.3.4
cyclic stress
repetitive application of an external stimulus, such as mechanical force or exposure to
temperature, to flexible display devices over time
Note 1 to entry: In case of mechanical cyclic stress, it is typically called "fatigue."
2.4 Terms related to constructive elements
2.4.1
gas barrier layer
type of passivation layer that hinders contaminants in vapour or gaseous forms, from
transmitting into the active device area
Note 1 to entry: The gas barrier layer is typically employed on substrates or directly on the active device to prevent
water or oxygen from permeating into the active device area.
2.4.2
flexible substrate
substrate with flexibility where the flexible display device is composed on, such as plastic film,
thin glass, metal foil, or paper
2.4.3
buffer layer
type of passivation layer that is inserted between the substrate and electronic elements of the
flexible display device to mitigate the defect effect on the display fabrication process and/or
the operation performance
Note 1 to entry: The buffer layer is typically employed on a thin glass substrate to hinder breakage when subject to
a bending.
2.4.4
insulation layer
type of passivation layer that electrically separates the metal foil substrate from the
conductive part of a device
Note 1 to entry: It can be applied to a substrate surface to create a smooth surface.
2.5 Terms related to performances and specifications
2.5.1
bending radius
radius of arc corresponding to the curvature of the central line between innermost and
outermost surfaces of a flexible display device during a bending test

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2.5.2
critical bending radius
minimum bending radius at which a flexible display device operate without causing any
deterioration of image quality, permanent distortion or breakage
2.5.3
strain
ratio of the amount of change in the length of a flexible display device to its original length
when an external stimulus is applied to the device
2.5.4
calcium test
Ca test
type of gas permeation test method using calcium
Note 1 to entry: The permeation rate of a substance used for the encapsulation of a display cell or the gas barrier
layer of the substrate is measured by monitoring changes in the optical transmission or electrical property of the
calcium layer. The calcium layer is degraded due to the permeation of moisture or other gases through the
substance.
Note 2 to entry: The time dependence of the calcium change process is inversely proportional to the permeation
rate.
2.6 Terms related to the production proc
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