Title :
A new mixed-mode sustain method to improve the luminous efficiency of alternating current plasma display panels
Author :
Lo, Shin-Tai ; Chen, Chern-Lin
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Nat. Taiwan Univ., Taipei, Taiwan
fDate :
5/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In this paper, a new mixed-mode sustain method to improve the luminous efficiency of alternating current plasma display panels is proposed. An opposite discharge is initiated between successive surface sustain discharges during the sustain period. The opposite discharge not only has a higher ultraviolet photon collection factor, but also improves the surface sustain discharge efficiency for the production of ultraviolet photons. The experimental results show that a 21~59% improvement in luminous efficiency within a sustain voltage range of 170 V to 190 V is achieved by the new mixed-mode sustain driving approach, as compared with the conventional surface-type sustain method
Keywords :
brightness; flat panel displays; plasma displays; surface discharges; 170 to 190 V; AC plasma display panels; luminous efficiency; mixed-mode sustain method; opposite discharge; surface sustain discharge efficiency; surface sustain discharges; sustain voltage range; ultraviolet photon collection factor; wall charge; Dielectrics; Electrodes; Glass; Phosphors; Plasma displays; Plasma waves; Production; Surface discharges; Surface waves; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Electron Devices, IEEE Transactions on
