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Mechanically stable field emission gun

US5304888A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 1992
Grant dateApr 19, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/3175
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved electron or ion gun support structure includes a hollow cylinder for rigidly connecting the source assembly to the source-motion ring, with the source cathode and associated lens extending into the hollow portion of the cylinder. The gun is thus made very stable and less susceptible to outside vibrations.

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