Phosphor selection constraints in application of gated field-emission microcathodes to flat panel displays

Journal Article · Tue Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1994 · Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology. B, Microelectronics Processing and Phenomena; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1116/1.587347· OSTI ID:5119639

Chakhovskoi, A G; Kesling, W D; Trujillo, J T; Hunt, C E ^[1]

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1. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California, Davis, California 95616 (United States)

The major issues and tradeoffs surrounding phosphor selection for field-emission flat panel displays are identified. The two main classes of commercially available phosphors applicable to flat panel displays are contrasted, and the major physical, electrical, chemical and optical factors effecting phosphor selection are discussed. The implications of screen layering designs and cathode materials are described as they relate to phosphor characteristics. Resolution requirements for displays severely limits the maximum anode voltage, which in turn forces specific phosphor choices. Possible solutions to these limitations are explored.

• OSTI ID: 5119639
• Journal Information: Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology. B, Microelectronics Processing and Phenomena; (United States), Vol. 12:2; ISSN 0734-211X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION
DISPLAY DEVICES
PHOSPHORS
FIELD EMISSION
CATHODES
FLUORESCENCE
SULFIDES
ZINC COMPOUNDS
CHALCOGENIDES
COMPUTER OUTPUT DEVICES
COMPUTER-GRAPHICS DEVICES
ELECTRODES
EMISSION
LUMINESCENCE
SULFUR COMPOUNDS
360606* - Other Materials- Physical Properties- (1992-)
440800 - Miscellaneous Instrumentation- (1990-)