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Charged particle beam source and a method for assembling a charged particle beam source

US11189451B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2020
Grant dateNov 30, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/03
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A charged particle beam source that may include an emitter that has a tip for emitting charged particles; a socket; electrodes; a filament that is connected to the electrodes and to the emitter; electrodes for providing electrical signals to the filament; a support element that is connected to the emitter; and a support structure that comprises one or more interfaces for contacting only a part of the support element while supporting the support element.

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