Flat panel display device

Abstract

Cathode electrodes in a plurality of rows are arranged parallel with one another on a glass substrate. Very small cold cathodes of conical shape are arranged in matrix on the cathode electrodes. An insulating layer (ITO film) having cylindrical slots surrounding cold cathodes is formed above the glass substrate and the cathode electrodes. Gate electrodes in a plurality of columns are formed on the insulating layer in the direction perpendicular to the extension of the cathode electrodes. An intersection between a cathode electrode and a gate electrode corresponds to a pixel. A glass plate is provided above the gate electrodes. An anode electrode is provided entirely on the surface of the glass plate facing the cold cathodes. A phosphor member for each pixel is formed on the surface of the anode electrode facing the cold cathodes. Thus, the light source for emitting light for each pixel is formed. A well-known liquid crystal display panel for controlling (modulating) an amount of transmission light for each pixel is provided above the light source.

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