Integrated circuit vertical electronic grid device and method
US5572042A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J3/022
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An integrated circuit electronic grid device includes first and second metal layers wherein the metal layers are vertically disposed within a substitute. A layer of a dielectric medium is disposed between the metal layers and a third metal layer is spaced apart from the second metal layer and insulated from the second metal layer by another layer of a dielectric medium. The first and second metal layers are biased with respect to each other to cause a flow electrons from the first metal layer toward the second metal layer. The second metal layer is provided with a large plurality of holes adapted for permitting the flow of electrons to substantially pass therethrough and to travel toward the third metal layer. A fourth metal layer is spaced apart from the third metal layer to collect the electrons wherein the third metal layer is also provided with a large plurality of holes to permit the electrons to flow therethrough and continue toward the fourth metal layer. The third metal layer is coupled to a lead to permit it to serve as a control grid for modulating the flow of electrons.
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