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Electron emitter and method of fabricating same

US11201032B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 2020
Grant dateDec 14, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/06341
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Electron emitters and method of fabricating the electron emitters are disclosed. According to certain embodiments, an electron emitter includes a tip with a planar region having a diameter in a range of approximately (0.05-10) micrometers. The electron emitter tip is configured to release field emission electrons. The electron emitter further includes a work-function-lowering material coated on the tip.

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