Thin-film electroluminescence in impurity-doped Al2O3

Abstract
The discovery of a new thin-film electroluminescence system based on impurity-doped anodic aluminum oxide is reported. Average brightnesses of 30 f L have been observed for devices at room temperature operating at 1 kHz biased at 60 V rms, resulting in 7 mA electronic current and a 10% duty cycle. A new stabilizing layer of manganese oxide permits long-term operation without catastrophic breakdown. While electrical stability is achieved, loss in electroluminescence efficiency is apparent, possibly due to electromigration of the impurity ions.