Fully integrated and encapsulated micro-fabricated vacuum diode and method of manufacturing same
US9202657B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J21/20
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is an encapsulated micro-diode and a method for producing same. The method comprises forming a plurality columns in the substrate with a respective tip disposed at a first end of the column, the tip defining a cathode of the diode; disposing a sacrificial oxide layer on the substrate, plurality of columns and respective tips; forming respective trenches in the sacrificial oxide layer around the columns; forming an opening in the sacrificial oxide layer to expose a portion of the tips; depositing a conductive material in of the opening and on a surface of the substrate to form an anode of the diode; and removing the sacrificial oxide layer.
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