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Electroluminescent device and method for producing the same

US5714274A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 1996
Grant dateFeb 3, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S428/917
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electroluminescent device has a luminescent layer including an alkaline earth thiogallate doped with a luminescent center for producing blue light. An insulating layer disposed next to the luminescent layer includes a buffer area contacting the luminescent layer. The buffer area is made from a material which has an amorphous state at a temperature sufficient for crystallization of the alkaline earth thiogallate. Thus, when the device is manufactured, the luminescent layer can be formed in an amorphous state on the insulating layer and heat treated. Since the buffer layer remains in an amorphous state, the formation of alkaline earth sulfides which might degrade the color purity of emitted light at the interface of the crystalline luminescent layer and the amorphous buffer layer can be prevented.

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