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Silicon electron emitter designs

US10607806B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 2018
Grant dateMar 31, 2020
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67288
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Electron source designs are disclosed. The emitter structure, which may be silicon, has a layer on it. The layer may be graphene or a photoemissive material, such as an alkali halide. An additional layer between the emitter structure and the layer or a protective layer on the layer can be included. Methods of operation and methods of manufacturing also are disclosed.

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