Abstract:
A process for manufacturing a conductive and light-absorbing baseplate for use in a field emission display is disclosed. A surface of the baseplate is coated with a praseodymium oxide- and manganese oxide-containing layer having a resistivity that does not exceed 1.times.10.sup.5 .OMEGA.-cm. The coating may be placed on the baseplate by radiofrequency sputtering, laser ablation, plasma deposition or the like. Suitable praseodymium sources include praseodymium acetate, praseodymium oxalate and Pr(THd).sub.3, while suitable manganese sources include MnO.sub.2 and MnCO.sub.3.
Abstract:
A flat panel field emission device includes a black matrix formed from an electrically insulative material such as praseodymium-manganese oxide. The insulative black matrix increases image contrast and reduces power consumption. For field emission devices which utilize a switched anode for selectively activating pixels, the insulative material reduces or eliminates problems associated with short circuiting of the pixels.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a novel etching process for a semiconductor material which inhibits corrosion of metal comprised of pretreating the material, preferably with a surfactant, and then exposing the material to a mixture comprising salt, a buffered oxide etch, and optionally a surfactant.
Abstract:
A method for coating flat substrates with a liquid, the method comprising: pressurizing liquid within a coat head wherein the liquid has a viscosity of at least thirty centipoises; forming a meniscus of liquid at an orifice in the coat head; contacting the meniscus of the liquid to the substrate; and moving the meniscus relative to the substrate. A system for coating a flat substrate with liquid, the system comprising: a coat head filled with liquid by capillary action, wherein the viscosity of the liquid is at least thirty centipoises; a pressurizer of the liquid that forms a meniscus at an orifice in the coat head; a contacter of the meniscus to the substrate; and a mover of the meniscus relative to the substrate. A system for coating a flat substrate with liquid, the system comprising: a coat head filled with liquid, wherein the viscosity of the liquid is at least thirty centipoises; a pressurizer of the liquid that forms a meniscus at an orifice of the coat head; a contacter of the meniscus to the substrate; a mover of the meniscus relative to the substrate; a regulator of liquid pressure at the base of the coat head; and a replenisher of liquid that replenishes liquid taken from the coat head with liquid in a reservoir.
Abstract:
A faceplate in a flat panel display has attachment sites made with a method that includes steps of mixing frit and photoresist to form a mixture, applying the mixture to the substrate, softbaking the substrate and mixture, and exposing and developing the resist to define adhesion sites. Spacers are then attached to the faceplate at the adhesion sites.
Abstract:
A process is provided for forming spacers useful in large area displays. The process comprises steps of: forming bundles or boules comprising fiber strands which are held together with a binder; slicing the bundles or boules into slices; adhering the slices on an electrode plate of the display; and removing the binder. In the step of forming bundles or boules comprising fiber strands, the function of the binder is initially or fully performed by glass tubings surrounding the glass fibers. The clad glass of the envelopes etches more readily than the core glass.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a novel etching process for a semiconductor material which inhibits corrosion of metal comprised of pretreating the material, preferably with a surfactant, and then exposing the material to a mixture comprising salt, a buffered oxide etch, and optionally a surfactant.
Abstract:
A process is provided for forming spacers useful in large area displays. The process comprises steps of: forming bundles or boules comprising fiber strands which are held together with a binder; slicing the bundles or boules into slices; adhering the slices on an electrode plate of the display; and removing the binder. In the step of forming bundles or boules comprising fiber strands, the function of the binder is initially or fully performed by glass tubings surrounding the glass fibers. The clad glass of the envelopes etches more readily than the core glass.
Abstract:
A conductive, light-absorbing baseplate for use in a field emission display is disclosed. The interior surface of the baseplate is coated with a praseodymium-manganese oxide layer having a resistivity that does not exceed 1.times.10.sup.5 .OMEGA..multidot.cm. A field emission display is also disclosed which comprises the conductive, light-absorbing baseplate, as well as processes for manufacturing the baseplate, field emission display and the conductive, light-absorbing praseodymium-manganese oxide material used to coat the baseplate.
Abstract:
A method for adjusting one or more dimensions of a photomask subsequent to etching of a defective pattern in the chrome-containing layer thereof is provided. The method includes subjecting the chrome-containing layer of a photomask to a wet etch process utilizing a solution comprising deionized water and ozone. The length of exposure is directly proportional to the degree of adjustment desired. That is, if a small adjustment in one or more dimensions of a photomask is desired, the photomask may be exposed to the deionized water and ozone solution for only a few moments, whereas if a much larger adjustment is necessary, the photomask may be exposed to the solution for several hours. Accordingly, the method of the present invention provides a way in which dimensions of a photomask may be adjusted by a small amount (e.g., a few angstroms) or more severely adjusted, for example, by 20–30 nanometers or more.