Abstract: A plasma display panel comprising a first substrate and a second substrate with a first dielectric layer formed on a surface of the first substrate and a second dielectric layer formed on a surface of the second substrate. A plurality of barrier ribs are interposed between the first and second substrates to provide a discharge space and a non-discharge space. A protection layer comprising MgO is formed on an area of the second dielectric layer over the discharge space, and an exothermal inhibition layer is formed on an area of the second dielectric layer over the non-discharge space. The protection layer may also be comprised of MgO and an exothermal inhibition material.

Abstract: A plasma display panel includes plural discharge cells and a barrier rib layer which defines the discharge cells. Each discharge cells has two opposing electrodes on front and rear substrates, respectively, for generating discharge therebetween, discharge gas and phosphor films. The barrier rib layer is fabricated as a sheet separate from the substrates, is provided with openings each forming a discharge space, and is sandwiched between the substrates. The following relationships are satisfied: 0.1?S2/S1?0.4; 100 Torr ×mm?pd?400 Torr×mm; and 0.2 mm?d, where S1 is an area of a projection of a space occupied by one discharge cell onto the front substrate, S2 is an area of a portion of the front substrate for projecting light from the discharge cell, p is a pressure of the discharge gas, and d is a distance between the electrodes.

Abstract: A plasma display panel with reinforcing electrodes arranged at both ends of discharge cells along a direction address electrodes are formed and coupled to display electrodes. The reinforcing electrodes may comprise carbon-based material such as carbon nanotubes or graphite, and they may be stacked in two or more layers and covered with a dielectric layer and a protective layer. The dielectric layer may be interposed between the reinforcing electrodes and the display electrodes. The dielectric layer may expose the reinforcing electrodes so that the protective layer covers the reinforcing electrodes. A portion of the protective layer corresponding to the reinforcing electrodes has a surface roughness of about 300 nm to about 700 nm.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for fabricating a positive column gas discharge plasma display device comprising one or more ionizable gas filled elongated Plasma-tubes. The display may be a dual substrate or a single substrate device. The ionizable gas typically produces photons in the UV, IR, and/or visible range during gas discharge. The photons may excite one or more phosphors located on or in close proximity to one or more Plasma-tubes. The plasma display device may contain at least one Plasma-shell that produces photons in the UV, IR, and/or visible range during gas discharge. Plasma-shell includes Plasma-disc, Plasma-dome and Plasma-sphere.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plasma display panel comprises a lower substrate and an upper substrate, spaced apart by a predetermined distance to define a discharge space therebetween; a plurality of barrier ribs between the lower substrate and the upper substrate, partitioning the discharge space to form a plurality of discharge cells; a plurality of address electrodes formed in parallel on the upper surface of the lower substrate; a plurality of discharge electrodes formed at an angle to the address electrodes on the lower surface of the upper substrate; a fluorescent layer formed on the inner walls of the discharge cells; and an external light shielding member formed on the upper substrate, preventing external light from entering the discharge cells, wherein the lower surface of the upper substrate has a plurality of cylindrical lenses, corresponding to each of the discharge cells.

Abstract: An improved protective film for a plasma display panel and a fabricating method thereof are provided. The improved protective film has magnesium oxide (MgO) as its main component, and uses a slight addition of silicon (Si) to improve jitter characteristics experienced during the address period.

Abstract: A plasma display panel includes a red phosphor layer, a green phosphor layer, and a blue phosphor layer. The thickness of the phosphor layer is satisfied by the following condition: when D is (S?2L)/S, D?0.64, S being a distance between barrier ribs at half the height of the barrier ribs, and L being a side thickness of the phosphor layer coated on the barrier ribs at half the height thereof.

Abstract: A design for a plasma display panel that both reduces the capacitance between adjacent address electrodes while improving the optical characteristics of the display. This is achieved by having a layer formed on the rear substrate over the address electrodes being made of two separately patterned substances. The two substances have different dielectric constants while different optical properties. Preferably, the visible light generated in the phosphor layer of the display is reflected off the layer formed over the rear substrate and then transmitted through the front substrate.

Abstract: A design for a plasma display panel (PDP). The novel PDP has two separate layers of fluorescent material. One layer of fluorescent material can generate long wavelength from VUV rays and the other fluorescent layer can convert either of VUV or long wavelength ultraviolet rays into visible rays. Such a PDP improves the luminance efficiency by more efficiently using the UV and VUV rays generated during plasma discharge.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a plasma display panel is provided which is capable of enhancing luminance of a plasma display panel by forming a grid-shaped rib in the plasma display panel so as to be square-shaped. In the method for manufacturing a plasma display panel in which a front substrate and a rear substrate are arranged with the grid-shaped rib being interposed between the front substrate and the rear substrate in a manner in which both the substrates face each other, the grid-shaped rib is formed by using a resist mask in which a cut is formed only in both corner portions, in a pattern in a direction intersecting the column electrode, contacting a pattern parallel to the column electrode, in a pattern corresponding to a shape of the grid-shaped rib.

Abstract: Discharge-gas-filled discharge cells C each having a phosphor layer 7 formed therein are formed between a front substrate 1 and a back substrate 4. A display discharge is produced between paired display electrodes X and Y and an addressing discharge is produced between the display electrode Y and an addressing electrode D in each discharge cell C. In such a plasma display panel, a diamond-containing layer 17A made of a diamond-containing insulation material is formed in a position where the addressing discharge between the display electrode Y and the addressing electrode D in each discharge cell C is produced.

Abstract: A plasma display panel includes a fluorescent layer having a red phosphor pattern, a green phosphor pattern, and a blue phosphor pattern, wherein the red phosphor pattern contains Y(V,P)O4:Eu and (Y,Gd)BO3:Eu. The plasma display panel emits red light having an appropriate luminance, improved color purity, and improved afterglow properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plasma display panel, and more particularly, to a cell structure of a plasma display panel. In a plasma display panel in which square cells constitute a delta type barrier rib structure, a red cell and a green cell are alternately formed in a first horizontal cell line of the cells, a blue cell is located at the lower center between the red cell and the green cell in a second horizontal cell line of the cells, the blue cell is alternately formed together with a blank cell, and the first horizontal cell line and the second horizontal cell line are alternately formed in the vertical direction. Accordingly, brightness, efficiency and the contrast ratio are improved and high-speed driving is accomplished.

Abstract: A plasma display device having improved luminous efficiency includes a pair of front and back substrates opposed to each other to form between the substrates a discharge space partitioned by barrier ribs, a plurality of display electrodes, each of which is formed of a scan electrode and a sustain electrode and disposed on the substrate of a front panel to form a discharge cell between the barrier ribs, a dielectric layer formed above the front substrate to cover the display electrodes, and a phosphor layer which emits light by discharge between the display electrodes. The discharge space is filled with mixed gas as discharge gas, the mixed gas includes Xe having a partial pressure of 5% to 30%, and the dielectric layer is formed with, at its surface closer to the discharge space, a recessed part in each discharge cell.

Abstract: A plasma display panel including a low k dielectric layer. In one embodiment, the dielectric layer is comprises a fluorine-doped silicon oxide layer such as an SiOF layer. In another embodiment, the dielectric layer comprises a Black Diamond™ layer. In certain embodiments, a capping layer such as SiN or SiON is deposited over the dielectric layer.

Abstract: A fluorescent lamp including a phosphor layer comprising a phosphor blend including four or more optimized phosphors emitting within a specific spectral range to optimize luminosity for a given color rendering index (CRI) and color coordinated temperature (CCT). The blend will include at least four phosphors selected from the following: a blue phosphor having an emission peak at 440–490 nm, a blue-green phosphor having an emission peak at 475–525 nm, a green phosphor having an emission peak at 515–550 nm, an orange phosphor having an emission peak from 550–600 nm, a deep red phosphor having an emission peak at 615–665 nm, and a red phosphor having an emission peak at 600–670 nm.

Abstract: A plasma display panel has address properties stabilized. A priming discharge is performed between auxiliary electrodes (17), which are formed on a front substrate (1) and coupled with scan electrodes (6) and priming electrodes (14) formed on a back substrate (2). Furthermore, a material layer (5) containing at least one of alkali metal oxide, alkaline earth metal oxide and fluoride is provided on regions corresponding to priming discharge spaces (30) (gap parts 13) on the back substrate (2). As a result, the priming discharge has a wider margin, and a supply of priming particles to the discharge cells is stabilized, whereby a discharge delay during the addressing is reduced, and the address properties are stabilized.

Abstract: A field emission RF amplifier. The field emission RF amplifier includes one or more RF amplification units on a substrate and held in a vacuum state and facing a reflection electrode. The RF amplification unit includes a cathode electrode, gate electrode, and an anode electrode all formed on the same substrate. The cathode electrode has a CNT emitter. A DC voltages are applied to the cathode and anode electrodes. An RF signal is input at the cathode electrode and is amplified and output at the anode electrode. Capacitors and inductors are arranged to filter out AC and DC components where needed. An improved amplification of RF signals with high electron mobility and good impedance matching abilities result.

Abstract: A plasma display panel is composed of a first substrate and a second substrate facing each other via a discharge space and sealed together. A protective layer on the first substrate is composed principally of magnesium oxide, includes a substance or structure that creates a first energy level in an area of a forbidden band, the area being in a vicinity of a conduction band, and includes a substance or structure that creates a second energy level in another area in the forbidden band, the other area being in a vicinity of a valence band. During driving the second energy level is occupied by electrons, and few electrons exist in the first energy level, or electrons can easily occupy the first energy level due to a minus charge state, and MgO insultaive resistance is not lowered. This maintains wall charge retention and reduces discharge irregularities and firing voltage Vf.

Abstract: A plasma display panel including front and rear substrates facing each other to form a discharge space therebetween; a plurality of address electrodes on an upper surface of the rear substrate; a first dielectric layer covering the address electrodes on the upper surface of the rear substrate; partitions provided on a upper surface of the first dielectric layer to partition the discharge space; a plurality of second dielectric layers provided on a lower surface of the front substrate and extending in a direction perpendicular to the address electrodes; first and second sustaining electrodes provided to be slanted to face each other on both sides of each of the second dielectric layers; a third dielectric layer provided on a lower surface of the second dielectric layers to cover the first and second sustaining electrodes; and a protective layer provided on a lower surface of the third dielectric layer.

Abstract: A plasma display apparatus is equipped with a signal input terminal responsive to a user's application. The plasma display apparatus includes a panel including a pair of substrates, wherein at least one of the substrates is transparent. The substrates are placed opposite to each other to form a discharge space in between, and electrodes are provided to the substrate. The plasma display apparatus also includes a display driving circuit block, disposed on a chassis and equipped with at least one signal inputting connector which applies a signal to the panel to perform displaying, and an input signal circuit block detachable to the signal inputting connector of the display driving circuit block.

Abstract: A PDP that can significantly improve light emitting efficiency and light transmission includes a new discharge cell structure and electromagnetic wave shielding electrodes that replace the function of an electromagnetic wave shielding filter includes: a transparent front substrate; a rear substrate arranged in parallel to the front substrate; a plurality of front barrier ribs, consisting of a dielectric material, and arranged between the front substrate and the rear substrate to define discharge cells together with the front substrate and the rear substrate; a front discharge electrode and a rear discharge electrode, separated from each other, and arranged in the front barrier rib to surround the discharge cell; at least one electromagnetic wave shielding electrode, arranged in front of and separated from the front discharge electrode, and surrounding the discharge cell; a plurality of rear barrier ribs arranged between the front barrier ribs and the rear substrate; a fluorescent layer arranged in a space def

Abstract: A plasma display panel (PDP) is provided. The plasma display panel comprises a lower substrate and an upper substrate spaced apart by a predetermined distance, forming a discharge space; a plurality of barrier ribs between the lower substrate and the upper substrate, partitioning the discharge space to form a plurality of discharge cells; a plurality of address electrodes formed in parallel on the upper surface of the lower substrate; a plurality of discharge electrodes formed at an angle to the address electrodes on the lower surface of the upper substrate; a fluorescent layer formed on the inner wall of the discharge cells; and an external light shielding member formed on the upper substrate prevents external light from entering the discharge cells, wherein the upper substrate has a plurality of convex lenses parallel to the address electrodes, to focus generated visible light out of the PDP.

Abstract: An alternating current type plasma display with front and back facing substrates with a gas discharge space between the substrates and a dielectric layer-covered electrode pair on at least one substrate, the dielectric layer having thereon a protective layer formed by coating the dielectric layer with a coating liquid substantially including a partial hydrolyzate derived from an alkaline earth metal compound having a hydrolyzable reaction site and heating the coating.

Abstract: A plasma display panel having higher light-emitting luminance and efficiency of a discharge cell includes: a plurality of first barriers successively formed on a substrate at predetermined intervals; a plurality of first sustain electrodes formed at a width more than 40% of a pixel pitch, which is an overall distance of four of the barriers, to be orthogonal to the first barriers; a plurality of second sustain electrodes spaced apart from the first sustain electrodes at a distance less than 20% of the pixel pitch and mated with the first sustain electrodes one by one; a dielectric layer formed at a thickness of 25 ?m or more to cover the first and second sustain electrodes; and a plurality of pads formed on some of the dielectric layer corresponding to the first sustain electrodes and the second sustain electrodes in each discharge cell.

Abstract: A plasma display device comprises display electrodes that are opposingly formed for each display line on a front substrate with a discharge gap interposed, a dielectric layer formed in a manner covering the display electrodes, and a phosphor layer that emits light due to discharge between the display electrodes. At least one recess is formed on a surface of each of discharge cells on a side of a discharge space of the dielectric layer, and discharge electrodes that constitute the display electrodes are formed in a manner projecting out toward a discharge gap so that they face each other with the discharge gap interposed in a bottom region of the at least one recess.

Abstract: A plasma display panel is provided, in which a false discharge between adjacent discharge cells is prevented, and generation of an address discharge between a scanning electrode and a data electrode is ensured, thereby enabling the panel to display a quality picture. A discharge cell includes a recess in a dielectric layer that overlaps a display electrode consisting of a scanning electrode and a sustain electrode, wherein a dimension where the recess overlaps the scanning electrode is made larger than a dimension where the recess overlaps the sustain electrode. A discharge area is restricted within the recess for preventing a false discharge to occur between adjacent discharge cells, thereby stabilizing address discharge between the scanning electrode and a data electrode.

Abstract: A plasma display panel is provided which is free from blisters and pinholes on its dielectric layers and has excellent characteristics of breakdown voltage. The plasma display panel has a multilayered first dielectric layer covering a display electrode including a scanning electrode and a sustain electrode that are provided on a front substrate, and a multilayered second dielectric layer covering a data electrode that is provided on a back substrate. The periphery of an upper dielectric layer of the first dielectric layer and/or the second dielectric layer is positioned identically or partially in size and shape to a periphery of a lower dielectric layer to be formed.

Abstract: A plasma display panel. Front and rear plates are spaced by a rib structure that is disposed on the rear plate with Neon gas filled therebetween. The rib structure partitions off the rear plate into a plurality of first, second and third sub-pixels adjacent to each other, wherein both of the first and second sub-pixels are smaller than the third one. Red, green and blue phosphors are disposed in the first, second and third sub-pixels respectively, wherein adjacent first, second and third sub-pixels form a pixel.

Abstract: A gas discharge panel to increase the illuminance efficiency and a method of manufacturing includes providing a plurality of cells arranged in a matrix between a pair of substrates. Pairs of display electrodes are arranged on an inner surface of one of the substrates and include two bus lines lying parallel to each other with one or more inner protrusions arranged within each cell relative to the bus lines. This arrangement provides a relatively short discharge gap between the pair of display electrodes.

Abstract: A plasma display panel and the manufacturing method thereof. Forming partition wall structures on the back substrate of the paste display panel and forming the column-shaped protrusions at the positions corresponding to the cuts on the rib on the front substrate of the plasma display panel. The manufacturing process is simple and the alignment of the front and back substrate is easy. In addition, the size of the opening of the rib and the size of the cut can be easily adjusted according to the needs of the application during the manufacturing process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plasma display panel and manufacturing method thereof to simplify the manufacturing steps and reduce cost of production. In the present invention, a black layer formed between a transparent electrode and a bus electrode is formed together with a black matrix at the same time. In this case, the black layer is formed together with the black matrix in one. Cheap nonconductive oxide is used as a black powder of a black layer. Specifically, in case the black layer and the black matrix are formed in one, the bus electrode is shifted to a non-discharge area to improve the brightness of the plasma display panel.

Abstract: A plasma display panel assembly includes electrodes and a dielectric layer covering the electrodes. The dielectric layer is formed of a low-melting-point glass, and the electrodes are formed of a metal containing a crystallized glass. The metal and the low-melting-point glass are simultaneously fired to complete the electrodes and the dielectric layer. Thus, in a manufacturing process of an AC plasma display panel, the number of firing steps can be reduced.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a lower substrate of a Plasma Display Panel (PDP) includes the steps of preparing a secondary green sheet having larger amount than a first green sheet containing organic material, combining the first and second green sheets on the metal substrate by laminating the sheets, forming an electrode on the second green sheet, forming an electrode passivation layer on the second green sheet and shaping a separating wall by pressurizing the first and second green sheets to be metallic pattern having a groove.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gas discharge panel on which color images are accurately displayed and which is easy to manufacture. The first and the second substrates face each other across an interval, forming a discharge space in between, which is filled with a discharge gas. Pairs of electrodes for sustaining discharge are provided on at least one of the two substrates, and phosphor layers are formed on the first substrate, arranged along the electrode pairs to form a matrix of discharge cells. An image is displayed by selectively illuminating discharge cells. Gap members having a given shape are provided between the first and second substrates at locations corresponding to the boundaries between discharge cells.

Abstract: An AC plasma display panel has a pair of panels disposed in spaced opposed relation, and each having a plurality of electrodes formed on an opposed surface thereof and mostly covered with a dielectric layer; and a sealing member which seals the periphery of the pair of panels. The electrodes each has a portion uncovered with the dielectric layer, and the sealing member is disposed in contact with the uncovered portions of the electrodes. With this arrangement, the discharge space can be kept gas-tightly sealed by the sealing member without communication with the outside of the display panel which may otherwise occur due to the presence of voids on opposite sides and surfaces of the electrodes.

Abstract: A plurality of discharge electrodes having transparent electrodes connected to bus electrodes are arranged on the inner side of a front substrate. Alternatively, discharge electrodes having transparent electrodes and capable of discharging between their respective neighboring electrodes on both sides are arranged on the inner side of the front substrate. The front substrate is provided on the side of the display surface where discharge-generated light radiates out to the exterior. Shielding parts for shielding incident light from the exterior are formed on the transparent electrodes, or along the front substrate. Accordingly, the shielding parts reduce the surface reflection to improve the bright room contrast ratio. Forming the shielding parts with the same material as that of the bus electrodes prevents fabrication processes from becoming complicated. The areas of the shielding parts can be varied with the luminescent colors of cells, to change the luminescent brightness by the cell.

Abstract: A partition wall defines individual discharge cells. A second lateral wall partitions each of the discharge cells into a display discharge cell opposing two transparent electrodes of the paired row electrodes and allowing for a sustain discharge, and an addressing discharge cell opposing a bus electrode of one of the paired row electrodes and allowing for an addressing discharge produced between the bus electrode and a column electrode. A clearance is provided between the display discharge cell and the addressing discharge cell to establish communication from the addressing discharge cell to the display discharge cell. A high ? material layer is provided on an area facing the addressing discharge cell.

Abstract: In the PDP, a discharge cell is formed in the vicinity of an intersection of a row electrode pair and a column electrode. The column electrode is formed in a different plane within a dielectric layer from that in which the row electrode pair is formed. Each of the discharge cells is surrounded and defined by a partition wall member, and divided by a second transverse wall into a display discharge cell for producing a sustain discharge and an addressing discharge cell for producing a reset discharge and an addressing discharge. The display discharge cell and the addressing discharge cell communicate by means of a clearance.

Abstract: A plasma display panel. The plasma display panel includes a first panel, a second panel, and a filter device. The first panel has a first substrate, a plurality of first electrodes and a protective layer. The first electrode is disposed in the vicinity of the first substrate and the protective layer. The second panel has a second substrate, a plurality of barrier ribs and a plurality of second electrodes. The barrier ribs and the second electrodes are formed on the second substrate. The barrier ribs create a plurality of cells. Center points of any three adjacent cells are connected to form an delta. The filter device includes a metallic mesh film, disposed on the first panel. The mesh film has wires intersecting each other. One of the wire and a side of the delta form an acute angle of 0 to 15 or 45 to 60°.

Abstract: A glass for covering electrodes, which consists, as represented by mass percentage based on the following oxides, essentially of from 35 to 55% of PbO, from 15 to 30% of B2O3, from 4 to 15% of SiO2, from 20 to 44% of B2O3+SiO2, from 0.5 to 10% of TiO2+ZrO2+La2O3+Ta2O5, from 0 to 15% of Al2O3, from 0 to 25% of BaO, from 0 to 1% of CuO and from 0 to 1% of CeO2.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a gas discharge panel having at least a protective film containing a driving voltage-reducing compound.

Abstract: A plurality of row electrode pairs and a dielectric layer are formed on a front glass substrate. A plurality of column electrodes forming discharge cells at the intersections with the row electrode pairs in a discharge space is formed on one of a back glass substrate and the front glass substrate. Each of the discharge cells is defined and separated from another discharge cell adjacent thereto in the column direction by a transverse wall of the partition wall provided between the front glass substrate and the back glass substrate. A black- or dark-colored light absorption layer facing the front glass substrate is formed in each non-light emission area including the transverse walls in the discharge space.

Abstract: A plasma display panel includes a filter for controlling a light transmittance by selectively diffracting a light emitted from a discharge cell of a plasma display panel on the basis of an electric signal. A luminance efficacy can be enhanced by using the low-priced filter and the contrast of a plasma display panel can be improved.

Abstract: A plasma display panel and the manufacturing method thereof. Forming partition wall structures on the back substrate of the paste display panel and forming the column-shaped protrusions at the positions corresponding to the cuts on the rib on the front substrate of the plasma display panel. The manufacturing process is simple and the alignment of the front and back substrate is easy. In addition, the size of the opening of the rib and the size of the cut can be easily adjusted according to the needs of the application during the manufacturing process.

Abstract: The invention provides a display system for displaying images and an electronic device equipped with the display system. The display system can include a first electrode region in which first electrodes connected to switching elements are arranged on a substrate in a matrix, and light-emitting power-supply lines that are arranged around the first electrode region and are connected to the first electrodes. Functinal layers are formed over the first electrodes, and a second electrode is formed at least over the functional layers. Each light-emitting power-supply line and the second electrode have a first capacitor therebetween.

Abstract: A plasma display panel using carbon nanotubes is provided. In the front panel of the plasma display panel, transparent electrodes are formed as strips on the glass substrate. Bus electrodes are each formed as strips along the outer edge on the upper surface of each of the transparent electrodes and in parallel to the transparent electrodes. A dielectric layer is formed on part of the glass substrate, parts of the transparent electrodes, and the bus electrodes. Carbon nanotube strips are aligned on the dielectric layer such that the carbon nanotube strips face the transparent electrodes. A protective layer is formed on part of the dielectric layer and the carbon nanotube strips. Accordingly, the secondary electron emission characteristic is improved, resulting in a high-quality display screen having a high luminous efficiency and a high contrast ratio.

Abstract: A plasma display includes first and second substrates provided opposing one another. A plurality of first electrodes is formed on a surface of the first substrate facing the second substrate. A first dielectric layer is formed covering the first electrodes. A plurality of main barrier ribs is formed on a surface of the second substrate facing the first substrate, the main barrier ribs defining a plurality of discharge cells. A plurality of electrode barrier ribs is formed on the second substrate between the main barrier ribs. Phosphor layers are formed within the discharge cells, and discharge gas included in the discharge cells, where the main barrier ribs are formed integrally to the second substrate, and a second electrode and a second dielectric layer are formed, in this order, on a distal end of each of the electrode barrier ribs.

Abstract: A driving method of the present invention is adapted to a plasma display panel which includes first and second electrodes formed on a substrate, third electrodes formed in a direction intersecting the first and second electrodes, and a dielectric layer covering the first and second electrodes. The driving method includes the steps of generating an address discharge between the first and the third electrode to select a predetermined cell and sustain discharges between the first and the second electrode to produce light for display, and controlling the plasma display panel such that the discharge intensity of a sustain discharge in which the second electrode serves as the anode is smaller than the discharge intensity of a sustain discharge in which the first electrode serves as the anode.

Abstract: A plasma display panel is disclosed, which prevents luminance from being reduced, prevents error discharge from occurring due to crosstalk, and improves exhaust ability. Auxiliary barriers or projections are formed in a boundary portion between respective cells in a stripe type barrier structure. Alternatively, a predetermined groove is formed in a predetermined position of a dielectric layer in a lattice shaped barrier structure. In addition to these barriers, second barriers are formed at a greater width or at constant intervals. Thus, exhaust ability can be improved, and error discharge due to crosstalk can be prevented from occurring. Also, luminance in corner portions of the cell can be improved, and contrast can be improved even if a black matrix is not formed.