The optical and physical properties of a low-voltage phosphor, SrGa2S4
:Eu2+, are reviewed. This phosphor has excellent chromaticity and high
luminous efficiency at excitation voltages <3 kV and at high drive cu
rrent (similar to 100 mu A/cm(2)). At high current densities this phos
phor was found to have superior saturation properties compared to curr
ent phosphors. This is attributed to the fast decay time of this phosp
hor, which is expected to enhance its resistance to saturation. Recent
studies show that this phosphor has good maintenance properties. (C)
1998 American Institute of Physics.