Abstract:
A target assembly of an image pick-up tube including a face plate hermetically fastened on one open end of a tubular envelope of the image pick-up tube through pressure welded binding member composed of indium which is interposed therebetween. A support member supporting therein a target substrate is mounted on the inner surface of the face plate and secured thereto through its peripheral wall combined with the binding member. On the peripheral wall is formed a groove extending circumferentially thereof. The binding member combines with the groove so that the support member favorably fastened to the face plate.