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Method of manufacturing integral shadow gridded controlled porosity, dispenser cathodes

US4745326A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 1986
Grant dateMay 17, 1988
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J9/04
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A controlled porosity dispenser cathode and method of manufacture therefo using chemical vapor deposition and laser drilling, ion milling, or electron discharge machining for consistent and economical manufacturing a cathode with pores on the order of 0.2 to 2 .mu.m in diameter.

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