Patent ID: 6501229
Filing Date: 2002-12-31
Classification: H01J

Abstract:
A fluorescent display device comprising:a first substrate; an insulating layer formed on the first substrate; n columns of m anodes, each anode having a fluorescent layer thereon; Q anode lead wires provided for each column of the m anodes, every Qth anodes being connected to a same anode lead wire; and z grids, Z being a positive integer equal to or greater than m/Q but smaller than (m/Q)+1, formed on the insulating layer, each grid being arranged across the n columns of m anodes, each grid being provided with openings for each column of m anodes, each opening exposing a portion of the insulating layer and one anode being formed on the exposed portion of the insulating layer, wherein the insulating layer, the anodes, the anode lead wires and grids are thin films.