Flat display panel

Abstract

In a cell drive-type flat display panel, a metal electrode pad 26 and common signal line 24 are disposed outside the area (effective area) facing a recessed portion forming a cell. The individual cell electrode 20 acting as a cell electrode within the effective area is connected to a metal electrode pad 26 by extending each cell electrode to the metal electrode pad 26, while the metal electrode is not extended toward the effective area to cover each cell electrode. A common electrode 22 is connected to the common signal line 24 by extending each cell electrode to the metal electrode pad 26, while the metal electrode is not extended toward the effective area and to cover each cell electrode. This structure makes the cell electrodes flat and can reduce the drive voltage from the effect resulting from the suppressed dielectric film. The metal electrode pad 26 has a top surface on which a pin electrode is posted. The dielectric layer has an opening from which the metal electrode pad 26 is exposed, and covers the edges of the metal electrode pad 26. This structure can prevent the transparent electrode layer bridging the individual electrode 20 with the metal electrode pad 26 from making contact with the dielectric layer or frit with high reactivity.

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