P-120: Comparison of Discharge Characteristics between Coplanar- and Plate-Gap Structures in Xe-Backlight Unit

The discharge characteristics between the coplanar‐gap and plate‐gap structures in the 6‐in. Xe backlight units (BLU) are examined and compared. The discharge characteristics including the firing/sustaining voltages, capacitances of lamps, luminance and luminous efficiencies are measured for two different discharge structures, such as the coplanar‐gap and plate‐gap structures. In particular, the voltage, current, and infrared waveforms are observed are compared for two different structures.