Patent ID: 6149484
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: H01J

Abstract:
A method for fabricating a field emission display comprising the steps of:providing a cathode plate having an active major surface;providing an anode plate having an active major surface opposing the active major surface of the cathode plate;providing a layer of a photosensitive glass having inter-spacer regions and a getter frame region and having a thickness;selectively crystallizing the inter-spacer regions of the layer of the photosensitive glass, thereby forming crystallized inter-spacer regions;reducing the thickness of the layer of the photosensitive glass at the getter frame region, thereby forming a getter land;removing the crystallized inter-spacer regions, thereby forming a plurality of apertures and further realizing a unitary spacer/frame assembly;providing a getter frame at the getter land, thereby forming a mechanical support/getter assembly having first and second opposed surfaces;affixing the cathode plate to the first opposed surface of the mechanical support/getter assembly; andaffixing the anode plate to the second opposed surface of the mechanical support/getter assembly.