Photoconductive Properties of Organic Films Based on Porphine Complex Evaluated with Image Pickup Tubes

We have fabricated two types of organic photoconductive films; a layered structure of tetra(4-methoxyphenyl) porphine cobalt complex (Co–TPP) and bathocuproine (BCP) (target A), and another of Co–TPP, tris-8-hydroxyquinoline aluminum (Alq 3 ) and BCP (target B). The photoconductive properties of each film have been measured using image pickup tubes. The dark current was drastically reduced in target B compared with that in target A at the same applied electric field. The external quantum efficiency reached 20% in target B, which is twenty times higher than that in target A. Image pickup of a test chart from target B at standard TV operation was also demonstrated. High resolution and excellent tone sufficient for television use has been obtained.