Patent ID: 6126988
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: H01J

Abstract:
A method for fabricating a substantially planar aluminum layer in a flat panel display structure having a raised black matrix defining a plurality of wells containing phosphors therein, said method comprising the steps of:a) depositing a non-conformal layer of lacquer over said phosphors in said wells of said raised black matrix of said flat panel display structure;b) depositing a catalytic layer over said non-conformal layer of lacquer;c) depositing an aluminum layer over said catalytic layer, said raised black matrix formed having a height such that a top surface of said raised black matrix extends above the top surface of said aluminum layer; andd) baking off said catalytic layer and said non-conformal layer of lacquer such that said aluminum layer is left with a planar topography, said baking off of said catalytic layer occurring at a temperature which does not adversely affect components of said flat panel display structure.