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Saddle field source

US5488228A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 11, 1994
Grant dateJan 30, 1996
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J27/08
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention is directed to a saddle field source for ions or neutral particles which is asymmetrically configured. The saddle field source preferably has three electrodes and has an improved efficiency.

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