a multi - digit fluorescent indicating apparatus and a manufacturing method therefor are disclosed . the indicating apparatus includes an enclosure , formed by sealing a base plate and an upper surface window plate together , and containing one or more segmented electrodes of fluorescent material coated on the base plate . in the manufacturing method , various lead - in wires for grids and cathodes as well as spacers for grids are formed from a single metal plate , facilitating easy connection to external circuits and improving compactness lightness and reliability as well as reducing manufacturing costs .