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Method for making an electron source with microtips, with self-aligned focusing grid

US6210246A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2000
Grant dateApr 3, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2329/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A process for manufacturing a micropoint electron source with an extraction grid and a focusing grid. This process allows for precise alignment of the holes of the extraction grid with the apertures of the focusing grid by using a single photolithography step for making the holes in the extraction grid. Such a process may find particular application for making a micropoint electron source for a flat viewing screen.

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