Abstract: The object of the present invention is to greatly improve PDPs in luminance and luminous efficiency, compared to conventional PDPs. In order to achieve the object, the panel structure is set such that an equivalent field strength of at least 37V/cm·KPa is generated in selected discharge spaces in which the electric charge has been accumulated on their dielectric layer, when a discharge sustaining voltage is applied between a pair of display electrodes. To achieve such a high equivalent field strength as 37V/cm·KPa, adequate setting of the following factors of the panel structure is effective: a gap between a pair of display electrodes, a thickness and a permittivity of a dielectric layer, and an amount of Xe filled in discharge spaces.

Abstract: Barrier ribs 18 formed on a back substrate PA2 are brought into contact with a bonding paste layer 40 having an even surface, applying a bonding agent Bd evenly to the tops of the barrier ribs.

Abstract: Barrier ribs 18 formed on a back substrate PA2 are brought into contact with a bonding paste layer 40 having an even surface, applying a bonding agent Bd evenly to the tops of the barrier ribs.

Abstract: It is the object of the invention to provide a PDP apparatus and a driving method that can apply pulses at high speeds and can display high-definition, high-quality images by allowing discharge cells to emit light with high luminance and high efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention aims to ensure luminosity while improving evacuation characteristics in a plasma display panel. First ribs (112) that separate a plurality of cells from each other and second ribs (113) are formed in stripe patterns so as to intersect with each other on a surface of a first substrate (107), a surface of a second substrate opposes tops of the first ribs, and a height of the ribs at intersections (112b) of the first and second ribs intersect is lower than other parts of the first ribs (112a).

Abstract: A discharge panel capable of high-quality display by preventing erroneous discharge between adjacent lines in a sustaining electrode or the like. A sectional shape in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal directions of both a first display electrode (101a) and a second display electrode (101b) has a stepped shape, a film thickness of a discharge gap (Gap1) side portion is greater than that on a non-discharge gap side, the film thickness of the respective steps being specified as L1, L2, L3 (L1>L2>L3). Accordingly, a discharge start voltage on the discharge gap side is lower than that on the non-discharge gap side even when the discharge gap and the non-discharge gap have the same width geometrically, thereby reducing erroneous discharge between adjacent cells positioned on an adjacent lines.

Abstract: A gas discharge panel having (i) a plurality of cells arranged in a matrix between a pair of opposing substrates, the cells being filled with a discharge gas, and (ii) plural pairs of display electrodes arranged on a surface of one of the substrates so as to extend through the plurality of cells, each pair of display electrodes being composed of a sustain electrode and a scan electrode that define a main discharge gap therebetween. In such a gas discharge panel, each sustain electrode and scan electrode includes a plurality of line parts that extend in a row direction of the matrix. Furthermore, the main discharge gap and a line part gap between adjacent line parts are provided such that a discharge current waveform of the display electrodes has a single peak when the gas discharge panel is driven.

Abstract: A gas discharge panel having plural pairs of display electrodes disposed so as to extend through a plurality of cells, each pair being formed from a sustain electrode and a scan electrode. The sustain and scan electrodes each include a plurality of line parts, and an aggregate width of the line parts included in the sustain and scan electrodes is in a range of 22% to 48% inclusive of pixel pitch.

Abstract: A gas discharge panel includes a first substrate and a second substrate. A plurality of display electrode pairs which are each made up of a sustain electrode and a scan electrode are formed on the first substrate, and the first substrate and the second substrate are set facing each other with a plurality of barrier ribs in between so as to form a plurality of cells. In this gas discharge panel, at least one of the sustain electrode and the scan electrode includes: a plurality of line parts; and a discharge developing part which makes a gap between adjacent line parts smaller in areas corresponding to channels between adjacent barrier ribs than in areas corresponding to the barrier ribs.

Abstract: A gas discharge display apparatus, in which a plurality of cells filled with a discharge gas are arranged in a matrix pattern in a space between first and second substrates placed in opposition to each other, and at least one pair of display electrodes are arranged on a surface of the first substrate facing the second substrate so as to span the plurality of cells. Here, each pair of display electrodes includes two extension parts that extend lengthwise along the matrix. A plurality of inner projections are electrically connected to each extension part, and protrude toward the other extension part. At least two connectors are arranged, with a fixed interval therebetween, between the two extension parts, each connector electrically connecting at least two inner projections provided for a same extension part.

Abstract: A surface-discharge type display device is provided that can reduce power consumption during sustain discharge and suppress the occurrence of illumination failures. A display electrode and a display scan electrode are aligned on a substrate, and a dielectric layer is formed on the substrate so as to cover the display electrode and the display scan electrode. An area having a lower relative permittivity than the dielectric layer is formed in an area surrounded on three sides by the display electrode, the display scan electrode, and the substrate. The dielectric layer allows sufficient wall charges for surface discharge to be accumulated, whereas the lower relative permittivity area allows the capacitance between the display electrode and the display scan electrode to be decreased. Accordingly, the power consumption during sustain discharge is reduced without causing illumination failures.

Abstract: A gas discharge panel having (i) a plurality of cells arranged in a matrix between a pair of opposing substrates, the cells being filled with a discharge gas, and (ii) plural pairs of display electrodes arranged on a surface of one of the substrates so as to extend through the plurality of cells, each pair of display electrodes being composed of a sustain electrode and a scan electrode that define a main discharge gap therebetween. In such a gas discharge panel, each sustain electrode and scan electrode includes a plurality of line parts that extend in a row direction of the matrix. Furthermore, the main discharge gap and a line part gap between adjacent line parts are provided such that a discharge current waveform of the display electrodes has a single peak when the gas discharge panel is driven.

Abstract: In a plasma display panel, a partition wall defining a discharge space is formed of a thermal-sprayed film formed by thermal spraying of a partition wall material. A process for forming such a partition wall includes the steps of forming a photosensitive coating layer on a substrate; forming an opening having a prescribed pattern in the photosensitive coating layer; depositing the partition wall material to a prescribed height at least inside the opening by a thermal spraying technique, thereby forming the thermal-sprayed film; removing a portion of the thermal-sprayed film bulging out from a surface of the photosensitive coating layer by polishing; and removing the photosensitive coating layer to obtain the partition wall having a prescribed shape.

Abstract: A plasma display (PDP) manufacturing method and display panel includes a display electrode forming step of forming a plurality of pairs of display electrodes in parallel lines on a main surface of a first plate, and a plate sealing step of aligning the main surface of the first plate with a main surface of a second plate, and sealing the first and second plates together. The display electrodes are formed by coating the main surface of the first plate with display electrode material, and performing laser ablation on parts of the display electrode material, while the remaining parts of the display electrode material form the display electrodes.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a gas discharge panel, where the conversion efficiency of discharge energy into visible rays and the panel brightness are improved, with the color purity being improved as far as possible. To achieve this object, in a gas discharge panel, the pressure of discharge gas is set in a range of 800-4000 Torr, that is higher than a conventional gas pressure. Also, a rare gas mixture including helium, neon, xenon, and argon is used as discharge gas charged into discharge spaces, instead of conventional discharge gas. Here, it is preferable that the proportion of Xe is set to 5% by volume or less, that of Ar 0.5% by volume or less, and that of He under 55% by volume. With this rare gas mixture, the light-emission efficiency is improved, with the firing voltage being suppressed.

Abstract: A surface-discharge type display device is provided that can reduce power consumption during sustain discharge and suppress the occurrence of illumination failures. A display electrode and a display scan electrode are aligned on a substrate, and a dielectric layer is formed on the substrate so as to cover the display electrode and the display scan electrode. An area having a lower relative permittivity than the dielectric layer is formed in an area surrounded on three sides by the display electrode, the display scan electrode, and the substrate. The dielectric layer allows sufficient wall charges for surface discharge to be accumulated, whereas the lower relative permittivity area allows the capacitance between the display electrode and the display scan electrode to be decreased. Accordingly, the power consumption during sustain discharge is reduced without causing illumination failures.