Patent ID: 6229258
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: H01J

Abstract:
A computer system comprising:a central processing unit;a memory device coupled to the central processing unit, the memory device storing instructions and data for use by the central processing unit;an input interface; anda display comprising:a baseplate comprising:a substrate;a linear array of emitters formed on a surface of the substrate;a dielectric layer formed on the substrate, the dielectric layer having an opening surrounding each of the emitters;a conductive extraction grid formed on the dielectric layer, the extraction grid substantially in a plane defined by tips of the emitters and having an opening surrounding a tip of a respective one of the emitters; andan oblong focus electrode surrounding the emitters; anda faceplate comprising:a transparent insulating viewing surface;a transparent conductor formed on the transparent viewing surface; anda cathodoluminescent layer formed on the conductive transparent layer.