Abstract:
Pulsed laser deposition is used to deposit organic thin films, in particular of materials that are of interest to display applications. Luminescent films such as tris-(8-hydroxyquinoline)aluminum (Alq3 ) can be deposited without degradation of their luminescent properties. Alternating layers of different materials, one of which is an organic compound and another of which is an inorganic material, can be deposited using this method. High luminescent efficiency multi-layer films can be obtained.
Abstract:
An electron source comprises a substrate, at least one row-directional wire, at least one column-directional wire intersecting the row-directional wire, at least one insulation layer arranged at the crossing(s) of the at least one row-directional wire and the at least one column-directional wire, and at least one conductive film having an electron-emitting region also arranged at the crossing(s). The insulation layer is arranged between the row-directional wire and the column-directional wire and the conductive film is connected to both the wires.
Abstract:
The present invention includes a low voltage, high current density, large area cathode for scrubbing of cathodoluminescent layers. The cathodoluminescent layers are formed on a transparent conductive layer formed on a transparent insulating viewing screen to provide a faceplate. An electrical coupling is formed to the transparent conductive layer to provide a return path for electrons. The faceplate and the cathodoluminescent layers are placed on a conveyer in a vacuum. The cathodoluminescent layers are irradiated with an electron beam having a density of greater than one hundred microamperes/cm2. The electron beam may be provided by a cathode including an insulating base, a first post secured to the insulating base near a first edge of the insulating base and a second post including a spring-loaded tip secured to the insulating base near a second edge of the insulating base. The cathode also includes a first wire cathode having a first end coupled to the first post and a second end coupled to the spring-loaded tip of the second post. The first wire cathode is maintained in a tensioned state by the spring-loaded tip. The electron irradiation scrubs oxygen-bearing species from the cathodoluminescent layer. Significantly, this results in improved emitter life when the faceplate is incorporated in a field emission display. The display including the scrubbed faceplate has significantly enhanced performance and increased useful life compared to displays including faceplates that have not been scrubbed.
Abstract:
A fluorescent display device having a pseudo half mirror formed on a rear surface a face plate thereof and exhibiting a function like a neutral density filter. The face plate is formed on a whole rear surface thereof with an aluminum film including opening portions, non-opening portions and a solid portion. The opening and non-opening portions cooperate with each other to constitute a pseudo half mirror. The pseudo half mirror has light transmittance determined depending on a ratio in area between the opening portions and the non-opening portions. Thus, the light transmittance may be set as desired by varying the area ratio.
Abstract:
An electron emission device exhibits a high electron emission efficiency. The device includes an electron-supply layer of metal or semiconductor, an insulator layer formed on the electron-supply layer, and a thin-film metal electrode formed on the insulator layer. The insulator layer has a film thickness of 50 nm or greater. The electron-supply layer has a silicide layer. When an electric field is applied between the electron-supply layer and the thin-film metal electrode, the electron emission device emits electrons.
Abstract:
An organic electroluminescent device of the type comprises an organic layer 5, 5a or 5b having a luminescent region and provided between an anode 2 and a cathode 3. The organic layer contains a distyryl compound represented by the following general formula (1) Chemical Formula 1 1 wherein R1 and R4, respectively, represent an unsubstituted phenyl group, and R2 and R3, respectively, represent an aryl group of the following genera formula (2). 2 in which R9, R10, R11, R12 and R13may be the same or different and, respectively, represent a hydrogen atom provided that at least one of them is a saturated or unsaturated alkoxyl group having 2 or more carbon atoms or an alkyl group, and R5, R6, R7 and R8 may be the same or different and, respectively, represent a hydrogen atom provided that at least one of them represents a cyano group, a nitro group or a halogen atom such as F, Cl, Br or I.
Abstract:
A low-pressure mercury vapor discharge lamp is provided with a discharge vessel (10). The discharge vessel (10) encloses a discharge space (11) provided with a filling of mercury and a rare gas in a gastight manner. According to the invention, the discharge vessel is made from a glass comprising silicon oxide and sodium oxide in the following percentages by weight: SiO2 60-80 wt. % and Na2O 10-20 wt. %. Preferably, the glass composition comprises SiO2 70-75 wt. %, Na2O 15-18 wt. % and K2O 0.25-2 wt. %, so that this glass is a so-called sodium-rich glass as compared to the customarily used mixed alkali glass. At least a part of an inner surface of the discharge vessel (10) is provided with a transparent layer (16) comprising a borate or a phosphate of an alkaline-earth metal and/or of scandium, yttrium or another rare earth metal. Preferably, the alkaline-earth metal is calcium, strontium and/or barium. Preferably, the transparent layer (16) comprises yttrium borate and strontium borate. Preferably, the transparent layer (16) has a thickness between 5 nm and 200 nm. A luminescent layer (17) is preferably provided on top of the transparent layer in the discharge vessel. The discharge lamp according to the invention has a comparatively high maintenance.
Abstract:
A flat display device, preferably of the PALC type, in which the plasma channels are formed by etching laterally-spaced slots in a spacer plate, attaching a thin dielectric sheet over the etched spacer plate, and bonding the etched spacer plate to a transparent substrate such that each channel is formed by the portion of the substrate between flanking walls formed by the etched slots in the spacer plate, adjacent flanking walls in the spacer plate, and the overlying portion of the thin dielectric sheet. In a modification, strengthening crossbars are formed between adjacent flanking walls.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an optical radiator, especially for ultraviolet or infrared radiation, with a lamp bulb socketed without cement on one end, from which at least two connecting wires are brought through pinches, one at the top and the other at the bottom of the lamp bulb, the first connecting wire being affixed at the upper end of the lamp bulb to a stiff support bow, and the lower end of the stiff support bow being brought as a terminal pin through a first bore in a lamp base and is fastened to the latter by an anti-extraction lock. The invention is addressed to the problem of offering an optical radiator which can be made quickly and at low cost from a minimal number of parts. The problem is solved in that the second connecting wire at the bottom end of the lamp bulb is carried loosely through a second bore in the lamp base.
Abstract:
A display includes a substrate and an emitter formed on the substrate. A first dielectric layer is formed on the substrate to have a thickness slightly less than a height of the emitter above the planar surface and includes an opening formed about the emitter. The display also includes a conductive extraction grid formed on the first dielectric layer. The extraction grid includes an opening surrounding the emitter. The display further includes a second dielectric layer formed on the extraction grid and a focusing electrode formed on the second dielectric layer. The focusing electrode is electrically coupled to the emitter through an impedance element. The focusing electrode includes an opening formed above the apex. The focusing electrode provides enhanced focusing performance together with reduced circuit complexity, resulting in a superior display.