Patent ID: 6154188
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: H01J

Abstract:
A flat panel display comprising:a substrate;a viewing screen;a non-conductive ring disposed between said substrate and said viewing screen to vacuum-seal a cavity between said substrate and said viewing screen;a plurality of first conductive electrodes coupled to one surface of said substrate, said plurality of first conductive electrodes formed of a first conductive material that has a high conductivity;a plurality of second conductive electrodes formed of a second conductive material, said second conductive material having a conductivity that is lower than the conductivity of said first conductive material; anda plurality of conductive pads formed of said second conductive material, each of said plurality of conductive pads at least partially overlying one of said plurality of first conductive electrodes and electrically coupled to one of said plurality of first conductive electrodes, each of said plurality of conductive pads directly underlying said non-conductive ring and extending out of said cavity such that a vacuum is maintained within said cavity.