Light-emitting panel and a method for making

Abstract

An improved light-emitting panel having a plurality of micro-components sandwiched between two substrates is disclosed. Each micro-component contains a gas or gas-mixture capable of ionization when a sufficiently large voltage is supplied across the micro-component via at least two electrodes. An improved method of manufacturing a light-emitting panel is also disclosed, which uses a web fabrication process to manufacturing light-emitting displays as part of a high-speed, continuous inline process.

1 . A web fabrication process for manufacturing a plurality of light-emitting panels, comprising: 
 providing a first substrate comprising a plurality of channels; and    weaving a single micro-component through the plurality of channels, the micro-component having a cylindrical shape and emitting radiation when exposed to a trigger voltage.    
   
   
       2 . The process of  claim 1 , wherein the channels comprise a plurality of ends and the process further comprises heating the micro-component to allow the micro-component to bend around the end of each channel.  
   
   
       3 . The process of  claim 1 , further comprising weaving a plurality of micro-components, wherein each micro-component emits a specific color of visible light when exposed to the trigger voltage.  
   
   
       4 . The process of  claim 1 , further comprising coating each channel with a specific color phosphor.