Abstract: An electromagnetic wave shielding filter that has low electric conductivity, high visible light transmittance and good durability, a method of manufacturing the electromagnetic wave shielding filter, and a PDP apparatus including the electromagnetic wave shielding filter. The electromagnetic wave shielding filter includes a laminate structure including multiple stacks each consisting of a niobium oxide layer, a first protective layer having a ZnO as a main component, and a metal layer sequentially laminated in that order, the multiple stacks formed by repeatedly laminating the respective layers at least three times, and a niobium oxide layer formed on the laminate structure.

Abstract: Provided is a flat lamp that includes: an upper substrate and a lower substrate arranged to face each other and separated by a predetermined distance, with at least one discharge cell formed between the upper and lower substrates; and at least one pair of a first electrode portion and a second electrode portion formed on at least one of the upper and lower substrates, wherein one pair corresponds to one discharge cell, and the first electrode portion is composed of an electrode and the second electrode portion is composed of a plurality of electrodes.

Abstract: A method for preparing a dielectric film. According to the method, a dielectric film is prepared by depositing a dual organic siloxane precursor on a wafer by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). Since a dielectric film prepared by the method has a low dielectric constant and shows superior physical properties, such as elastic modulus and hardness, it can be useful as an interlayer dielectric film for a semiconductor device for dual damascene copper interconnects or as a passivation layer for semiconductor and display devices.

Abstract: Provided is a flat lamp which includes a lower substrate and an upper substrate that form discharge space therebetween disposed facing each other, a plurality of discharge electrodes formed at least on one of the lower substrate and the upper substrate, a plurality of spacers that form a plurality of discharge cells by defining the discharge space, and disposed parallel to the discharge electrodes between the lower substrate and the upper substrate, a plurality of auxiliary electrodes, to which a voltage is induced by applying a voltage to the discharge electrodes, formed on a surface of the spacers, and a fluorescent layer formed on an inner wall of the discharge cells.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a flat lamp. An embodiment of the method includes attaching at least a spacer on a lower substrate, coating a first sealing paste on an upper rim portion of the lower substrate and attaching a frame for sealing a discharge space on the first sealing paste, coating a phosphor on an upper surface of the lower substrate, surfaces of the spacers, and an inner wall of the frame, and firing the first sealing paste and the phosphor at a predetermined temperature.

Abstract: A method for preparing a surfactant-templated, mesoporous low dielectric film by mixing a siloxane-based polymer or oligomer, a surfactant and an organic solvent to prepare a coating solution, coating a substrate with the coating solution, and heat-curing the coated substrate. By the method, a thin film having a low dielectric constant and showing superior mechanical properties, such as hardness and modulus, can be prepared. Therefore, the low dielectric thin film can be applied to conductive materials, display materials, chemical sensors, biocatalysts, insulators, and packaging materials.

Abstract: Provided are an electromagnetic shielding film capable of improving brightness, a plasma display panel (PDP) filter using the electromagnetic shielding film, a PDP device including the electromagnetic shielding film, and a method of manufacturing the electromagnetic shielding film. The electromagnetic shielding film includes a transparent substrate, an electromagnetic shielding film pattern which is formed on the transparent substrate and whose face opposite to the transparent substrate is blackened, and a black conductive layer pattern which is formed on the electromagnetic shielding film pattern.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a flat panel for cathode-ray tube capable of securing a large viewing area in the flat panel which is fitted into a window of a cabinet. In accordance with the panel of the present invention, stepped portions are formed along an edge of a face to fit the panel into the window of the cabinet. A depth from a surface of the face to a surface of the stepped portion is set to satisfy a condition of 2?Tf/Tc?0.7 where Tf is a vertical distance from a starting point of the stepped portion to an inner surface of the panel and Tc is a thickness of the center of the face. The panel in accordance with the present invention can provide perceptual flatness to a viewer; improved implosion-proof characteristics; and a structure capable of enduring an external mechanical impact. Further, the panel having a precise structure can be manufactured by a press-molding process.

Abstract: Provided is a flat panel having a photocatalytic layer. The flat panel may include a bottom substrate; a plurality of barrier ribs on the bottom substrate; a top substrate separated from the bottom substrate by the barrier ribs with a discharge space surrounded by the bottom substrate, the top substrate and the barrier ribs; a plurality of discharge electrodes formed on one side of the top substrate, one side of the bottom substrate, or one side of each of the top substrate and the bottom substrate; a photocatalytic layer which may be formed on at least one of the inner surfaces of the discharge space and generates electrons and holes in response to UV light generated during discharge; and a fluorescent layer which may be formed on the photocatalytic layer and generates visible light in response to the UV light generated during the discharge.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for preparing a nanoporous material. The composition comprises i) a cyclodextrin derivative, ii) a thermostable matrix precursor, and iii) a solvent for dissolving the components i) and ii). The composition enables the preparation of a low dielectric constant film in which nanopores with a size of 20 ? or less are uniformly distributed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a formed type flat panel made of tinted glass, which is capable of satisfying the UL standard for implosion resistance thereof. The formed type flat panel of the present invention includes a substantially rectangular faceplate having an substantially flat external surface and a curved inner surface; a skirt portion extending backward from a periphery of the faceplate; a corner portion joining the faceplate and the skirt portion. The faceplate has a specially tailored thickness distribution so at to accomplish aforementioned capability.

Abstract: There is provided a borate phosphor having the following formula I: (Y1-x-y-zGdxQyBiz)BO3 wherein: Q is Eu or Tb; 0?x<1; 0<y?0.2; and 0?z<0.1. The borate phosphor has a good luminescent characteristic and color purity. A fluorescent lamp and the PDP with improved luminance and/or color gamut is obtained by employing the phosphor.

Abstract: A novel black matrix, a method for preparing the same, and a flat display device and an electromagnetic interference filter to which the black matrix is applied. The black matrix is prepared by exposing a photoactive compound to form a latent pattern of nuclei for crystal growth and treating the latent pattern of nuclei for crystal growth with a metal salt solution to give a metal particle-deposited pattern; forming an electroless Ni-plated layer on the metal particle-deposited pattern; and forming an electroless Cu-plated layer on the electroless Ni-plated layer. Exhibiting improved black tone, which is achieved only by a selective multilayer plating process, without using expensive vacuum sputtering apparatus or a photolithographic process, the black matrix can be applied to various flat display devices. In addition, due to improved electric conductivity, the black matrix can be used in an electromagnetic interference filter, without employing an additional front surface blackening process.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for forming a highly conductive metal pattern which comprises forming a metal pattern on a substrate by the use of a photocatalyst and a selective electroless or electroplating process, and transferring the metal pattern to a flexible plastic substrate. According to the method, a highly conductive metal pattern can be effectively formed on a flexible plastic substrate within a short time, compared to conventional formation methods. Further disclosed is an EMI filter comprising a metal pattern formed by the method. The EMI filter not only exhibits high performances, but also is advantageous in terms of low manufacturing costs and simple manufacturing process. Accordingly, the EMI filter can be applied to a variety of flat panel display devices, including PDPs and organic ELs.

Abstract: A flat panel for a cathode ray tube of the present invention includes a faceplate having a useful screen for displaying an image; a skirt portion which extends from a perimeter of the faceplate and has a seal edge; and a blend round portion joining the faceplate with the skirt portion, wherein when an average outer curvature radius R1 and an average inner curvature radius R2 of the faceplate are equal to or greater than 10,000 mm, an overall height H of the faceplate satisfies a following relationship: T1+10?H?D×0.12 where T1 and D are a face center thickness of the faceplate and a diagonal length of the useful screen, respectively.

Abstract: Provided is a flat lamp including a lower panel and an upper panel arranged to face each other and forming a discharge space therebetween, a plurality of discharge electrodes formed at least one of the lower and upper panels, and a plurality of auxiliary electrodes formed on a panel where the discharge electrodes are formed and generating a start discharge by a voltage induced in the auxiliary electrode by a voltage is applied to the discharge electrodes.

Abstract: A glass panel for use in a cathode ray tube includes a face portion for displaying images; a skirt portion extending from a periphery of the face portion backwards; and a blend radius portion for connecting the face portion and the skirt portion. The face portion is provided with an effective screen and a wedge portion positioned near a periphery portion of the effective screen. Compressive stress layers are formed on any regions of an inside and an outside surface of the face portion and the skirt portion, and a maximum compressive stress value ?Fmax of the face portion and a minimum compressive stress value ?Smin of the skirt portion satisfy a relationship of ?Smin/?Fmax<0.5.

Abstract: Provided is a flat lamp which includes a lower substrate and an upper substrate arranged to face each other and forming a discharge space between the lower substrate and the upper substrate, a plurality of discharge electrodes formed at at least one of the lower substrate and the upper substrate, a plurality of spacers provided between the lower substrate and the upper substrate to maintain a uniform gap between the lower substrate and the upper substrate, at least one auxiliary electrode provided in each of the spacers, in which a voltage is induced as a voltage is applied to the discharge electrodes, and a fluorescent layer formed on an interior of the discharge space.

Abstract: Provided is a compound semiconductor substrate fabrication method involving: preparing a base substrate; forming a first buffer layer on the prepared base substrate; forming a semiconductor layer on the first buffer layer; and removing the base substrate.

Abstract: A panel for use in a cathode ray tube includes a face portion for displaying picture images, a skirt portion extending backward from a perimeter of the face portion and a blend radius portion joining the skirt portion to the face portion. The panel for use in a cathode ray tube has average outside curvature radius R (mm) of the face portion which satisfies the following relationship: R?10,000; wedge rate Td/Tc of the face portion which satisfies the following relationship: 2.0?Td/Tc?2.6; maximum compressive surface stress ?Cmax (MPa) of the face portion and the skirt portion which satisfies the following relationship: ?30??Cmax??15; and tensile bending stress ?bt (MPa) at inner surface of the blend radius portion which satisfies the following relationship: ?bt?10.