Design structures of and simplified methods for forming field emission microtip electron emitters
US6771011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J9/025
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Electron emission structures formed using standard semiconductor processes on a substrate first prepared with a topographical feature are disclosed. At least one layer of a first material is concurrently deposited on the substrate and etched from the substrate to form an atomically sharp feature. An at least one layer of a second material is deposited over the atomically sharp feature. A conductive layer is deposited over the at least one layer of the second material. A selected area of material is removed from the conductive layer and the at least one layer of second material to expose the atomically sharp feature. Finally, electrical connectivity is provided to elements of the electron emission structure.
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