Abstract
Efforts have been paid to improve the performance of thin-film electroluminescent (EL) devices because of their high potential to be used in the field of a large area displays. EL devices have such advantages as solid-state emissive-type display, a capability of high density integrations and a low power dissipation. This article reviews the rapid progress for the last several years in materials, film growth methods, and device construction technologies for multi-color thin-film EL panels.