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Compact microcolumn for automated assembly

US7081630B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2004
Grant dateJul 25, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/1205
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A microcolumn including an assembly substrate and a plurality of beam modification components. The assembly substrate includes a plurality of sockets, and the beam modification components each include a connector coupled to a corresponding one of the sockets. Assembly of the beam modification components to the assembly substrate may employ automation and/or automated calibration, including automated motion of robotic stages in a substantially automated manner.

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