A new mixed-mode sustain method to improve the luminous efficiency of alternating current plasma display panels

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 advisedly initiate between the successive surface sustain discharges during the sustain period. The opposite discharge not only has a higher ultraviolet photons collection factor, but also improves the surface sustain discharge efficiency for the production of ultraviolet photons. The experimental results show that 21 similar to 59% improving rate of 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.