Method of aging field emission devices
US7727039B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J31/127
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of aging a field emission device including a cathode and an anode arranged parallel to each other, an emitter arranged on the cathode to emit electrons to the anode, and a gate electrode arranged on the cathode adjacent to the emitter, the method including: supplying a voltage to the cathode; supplying a voltage to the gate; and then supplying a sufficiently low voltage to the anode so as to prevent a short-circuited portion between the cathode and the gate electrode from being permanently damaged due to an overcurrent.
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