Touch sensor and display device having the same

A touch sensor for a display device, the touch sensor comprising:

• a base layer including a sensing area;
• a sensing electrode layer disposed in the sensing area of the base layer;
• a first insulating layer disposed on the sensing electrode layer;
• a conductor disposed on the first insulating layer and connected to a portion of the sensing electrode layer through the first insulating layer;
• and
• a second insulating layer disposed on the first insulating layer to cover the conductor, wherein:
• the sensing electrode layer includes a recess extending inwardly from an edge in a plan view, and
• the recess overlaps the conductor.

A display device comprising:

• a display panel including a light emitting element and an encapsulation layer covering the light emitting element;
• and
• a touch sensor disposed on the display panel,
• wherein the touch sensor comprises:
• a base layer;
• a plurality of first sensing electrodes and a plurality of second sensing electrodes spaced apart from each other on the base layer;
• a first connector electrically connecting the first sensing electrodes adjacent to each other;
• a first insulating layer disposed on the first sensing electrodes and the second sensing electrodes;
• a conductor disposed on the first insulating layer and connected to the second sensing electrodes through the first insulating layer;
• and
• a second insulating layer disposed on the first insulating layer to cover the conductor, wherein:
• the first insulating layer includes a first opening exposing a first separation area between the first connector and the second sensing electrodes, a portion of the first connector, and a portion of the second sensing electrodes,
• the first opening is spaced apart from the conductor,
• the first opening exposes a portion of the base layer in the first separation area, and
• the second insulating layer contacts the base layer through the first opening.