Abstract:
The electronic device includes a substrate, a first electrode formed over a surface of the substrate, a second electrode located on an opposite side of the first electrode from the substrate so as to face the first electrode, and a functional layer interposed between the first electrode and second electrode and formed by means of anodizing a first polycrystalline semiconductor layer in an electrolysis solution so as to contain a plurality of semiconductor nanocrystals. The electronic device further includes a second polycrystalline semiconductor layer interposed between the first electrode and the functional layer so as to be in close contact with the functional layer. The second polycrystalline semiconductor layer has an anodic oxidization rate in the electrolysis solution lower than that of the first polycrystalline semiconductor layer so as to function as a stop layer for exclusively anodizing the first polycrystalline semiconductor layer.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a piezoelectric-film-type electron emitter of high durability improved in degradation of electron emission quantity caused by repeated use. SOLUTION: This electron emitter 120 includes a substrate 121, a lower electrode 122, an emitter layer 123, and an upper electrode 124. The upper electrode 124 has a plurality of openings 124a formed therein, and an emitter section 125 located on the top surface of the emitter layer 123 is exposed through the openings 124a to a reduced-pressure atmosphere. The electron emitter 120 is configured so that, when a pulse-like drive voltage Va is applied between the lower electrode 122 and the upper electrode 124, electrons are accumulated on the emitter section 125, and thereafter the electrons are emitted toward the reduced-pressure atmosphere. The emitter layer 123 contains a primary component (i.e., a ferroelectric composition) and an additional component. The additional component contains a transition metal oxide of a high oxidation number which serves as an oxidizing agent and is thereby converted into an oxide of a lower oxidation number. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a surface emission type electron source and a drawing device that can perform pattern drawing using the electron beam in equimultiples collectively even when a drawing region is large. SOLUTION: A surface emission type electron source includes a planar first electrode, a planar second electrode provided in opposition to the first electrode, an electron passage layer provided between the first electrode and the second electrode, and a power supply section for applying voltage to the second electrode and the first electrode. In the electron passage layer, multiple quantum fine lines extending in a first direction heading for the second electrode from the first electrode are provided with a predetermined interval therebetween. Electrons are emitted from the surface of the second electrode. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic device, improved in device characteristics in comparison with those of conventional types, and to provide a method of manufacturing the device.SOLUTION: An electron source 10 as an electronic device includes a substrate 11; a lower electrode 2 as a first electrode formed on a surface side of the substrate 11; a surface electrode 7 as a second electrode which is located on the opposite side of the substrate 11 side of the lower electrode 2 and which faces the lower electrode 2; and a function layer 5a, provided between the lower electrode 2 and the surface electrode 7 and including a plurality of pieces of fine crystalline semiconductor 33, formed by anodizing a first polycrystalline semiconductor layer by using an electrolytic solution. Between the lower electrode 2 and the function layer 5a, a second polycrystalline semiconductor layer 3b, which has a lower speed of anodization with the electrolytic solution as compared with the first polycrystalline semiconductor layer and which is to serve as a stop layer that selectively anodizes the first polycrystalline semiconductor layer, is provided directly under the function layer 5a.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance electron emission efficiency of an electron emission element and prevent the element from damage. SOLUTION: The electron emission element has an amorphous electron supply layer (4), an insulator layer (5) formed on the electron supply layer (4), and an upper electrode (6) formed on the insulator layer (5), and emits electrons when an electric field is applied between the electron supply layer (4) and the upper electrode (6). Moreover, the electron emission element has a recess (7), which is formed by cutting the upper electrode (6) and the insulator layer (5) to expose the electron supply layer (4), and a carbon layer (8) with a dome-shaped part (8a), covering the upper electrode (6) and the recess (7) to be in contact with an edge part (4c) of the exposed surface (4a) of the electron supply layer (4), rising at an inside part (4b) of the exposed surface (4a) of the electron supply layer (4), and having a cavity (8b) in a space with the electron supply layer (4). COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT