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Method of producing metallic microscale cold cathodes

US5389026A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 1993
Grant dateFeb 14, 1995
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2209/0226
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Microscale cold cathodes include a metallic emitter tip with a very sharp end. The microscale cold cathodes are manufactured by forming a cone of metal on a substrate, oxidizing the surface of the cone, and removing the oxidized film from the cone surface to produce an emitter tip.

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