Imaging Panel Subsystem.
Abstract
A compact imaging display subsystem was engineered and fabricated. A glow discharge matrix display panel, incorporating internal address along one axis was used as the display device. The panel contained 49,000 cells in an xy matrix array on .025 inch centers. The internal address feature resulted in a 70% reduction in the electronic circuit complement and permitted packaging of the subsystem in a compact housing 6 in. X 12 in. X 2 in. in size. An input simulator was used to evaluate performance. All contract goals were achieved or exceeded. A peak integrated cell brightness of 34 ft. L. and a brightness uniformity across the panel of better than + or - 10% was measured. Sixteen discrete shades of grey (orange) were displayed. The subsystem demonstrates the feasibility of providing compact, economical, potentially very rugged panel displays for infrared imaging systems. Incorporation of the display subsystem into an infrared imaging system, to demonstrate total system compatability, is recommended. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0914519
Entities
People
- Donald E. Miller
- Richard A. Saxon
- Thomas C. Maloney