Electronic switching device
US7646149B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J3/021
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrons' emission device is presented. The device comprises an electrodes' arrangement including at least one Cathode electrode and at least one Anode electrode, the Cathode and Anode electrodes being arranged in a spaced-apart relationship; the device being configured to expose said at least one Cathode electrode to exciting illumination to thereby cause electrons' emission from said Cathode electrode, the device being operable as a photoemission switching device.
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