Superior characteristics of a cathode operated with higher current density
are required for achieving higher brightness and higher resolution of CRTs.
An improved Sc2O3-dispersed-oxide cathode (conventional cathode) with tung
sten film coating (new cathode) has been developed. The capability of the n
ew cathode for high-current density operation is 1.8 times that of the conv
entional Sc2O3-dispersed-oxide cathode [1]. Investigation of W behavior as
well as typical characteristics of the new cathode in CRTs have been report
ed. This new type of oxide-coated cathode will contribute to higher brightn
ess and higher resolution of CRTs. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All right
s reserved.