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Method to form an insulative barrier useful in field emission displays for reducing surface leakage

US5696028A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 1994
Grant dateDec 9, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2014

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

Abstract

A field emitter display having reduced surface leakage comprising at least one emitter tip surrounded by a dielectric region. The dielectric region is formed of a composite of insulative layers, at least one of which has fins extending toward the emitter tip. A conductive gate, for extracting electrons from the emitter tip, is disposed superjacent the dielectric region. The fins increase the length of the path that leaked electrical charge travels before impacting the gate.

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