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Filament for electron source

US8896195B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 2010
Grant dateNov 25, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/06316
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to a filament for electron emission cathode which is employed in an electron microscope, a critical dimension examine tool, an electron beam lithograph machine, an electron beam tester and other electron beam related systems as an electron source. Embodiments of the present invention discloses method with which a Re (Rhenium) is used as heat source such that vibration issue of prior tungsten filament can be depressed.

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