Title :
Multiplicity of discharge channels for a flat fluorescent lamp to backlight a full color LCD
Author :
Anandan, Munisamy ; Ketchum, Douglas
Author_Institution :
Thomas Electronics Inc., Wayne, NJ, USA
fDate :
6/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A flat fluorescent lamp (FFL) employing segmented closed hollow cathodes generated through a thick-film technique has been developed. The device contains six sets of such hollow electrodes operating in parallel and thus allowing the branching of discharge current through the six channels. Without the use of a diffuser, the brightness uniformity of a 5-in diagonal FFL is 85%
Keywords :
fluorescent lamps; liquid crystal displays; thick film devices; 5 in; backlight; branching of discharge current; brightness uniformity; flat fluorescent lamp; full color LCD; multiplicity of discharge channels; segmented closed hollow cathodes; six channels; Assembly; Brightness; Cathodes; Electrodes; Fluorescent lamps; Impedance; Liquid crystal displays; Plasma density; Plasma devices; Thin film transistors;
Journal_Title :
Electron Devices, IEEE Transactions on
