Patent ID: 6541905
Filing Date: 2003-04-01
Classification: H01J

Abstract:
An image forming apparatus comprising:a first substrate; a second substrate disposed opposite to said first substrate, with fluorescent material being provided on said second substrate; a matrix wiring having a plurality of first wires and a plurality of second wires, with each of said first wires being provided on said first substrate, and each of said second wires intersecting said plurality of first wires; a plurality of electron-emitting devices arranged in a matrix, each of which emit electrons by applying a signal to said matrix wiring; a plate-shaped metal electrode provided above said matrix wiring, said metal electrode having a plurality of electron through-holes for passing electrons emitted by the plurality of electron-emitting devices arranged in the matrix; and a support member, having an electric conductivity, provided on said metal electrode, wherein said metal electrode is arranged in parallel to said first substrate and perpendicular to said support member.