公开(公告)号：US06376973B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-23

申请号：US09402287

申请日：1999-10-01

Applicant: Graciela Beatriz Blanchet-Fincher ,  John Gerard Lavin

Inventor： Graciela Beatriz Blanchet-Fincher ,  John Gerard Lavin

IPC: H01J130

CPC classification number: H01J1/304 ,  H01J9/025

Abstract: Metal-oxygen-carbon field emission electron emitter compositions and field emission cathodes made thereform are disclosed. A process for making metal-oxygen-carbon whisker field emitters is also provided, wherein a metal substrate (e.g., tungsten wire) is coated with an organic polymer and heated to a temperature of from about 1100° C. to about 1550° C. in an inert atmosphere for about 15 minutes to about two (2) hours. The heating temperature can be reduced when heating is carried out in the presence of a catalyst, such as a copper-nickel alloy catalyst. The emitter compositions and field emission cathodes of the invention are useful in vacuum electronic applications and devices (e.g., flat panel displays).

Abstract translation: 披露了金属 - 氧 - 碳场发射电子发射体组成和场致发射阴极。 还提供了制备金属 - 氧 - 碳晶须场发射体的方法，其中金属基底（例如钨丝）用有机聚合物涂覆并加热至约1100℃至约1550℃的温度。 在惰性气氛中约15分钟至约两（2）小时。 在催化剂如铜 - 镍合金催化剂存在下进行加热时，加热温度可以降低。 本发明的发射极组合物和场发射阴极可用于真空电子应用和装置（例如，平板显示器）中。

公开(公告)号：US06323587B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-27

申请号：US09130634

申请日：1998-08-06

Applicant: Tianhong Zhang ,  John K. Lee ,  Behnam Moradi

Inventor： Tianhong Zhang ,  John K. Lee ,  Behnam Moradi

IPC: H01J130

CPC classification number: H01J9/025 ,  H01J1/3044 ,  H01J2201/30446

Abstract: A field emission display apparatus includes a plurality of emitters formed on a substrate. Each of the emitters includes a titanium silicide nitride outer layer so that the emitters are less susceptible to degradation. A dielectric layer is formed on the substrate and the emitters, and an opening is formed in the dielectric layer surrounding each of the emitters. A conductive extraction grid is formed on the dielectric layer substantially in a plane defined by the emitters, and includes an opening surrounding each of the emitters. A cathodoluminescent faceplate having a planar surface is disposed parallel to the substrate.

Abstract translation: 场致发射显示装置包括形成在基板上的多个发射体。 每个发射器包括硅化钛氮化物外层，使得发射体不易劣化。 在基板和发射体上形成电介质层，并且在围绕每个发射体的电介质层中形成开口。 导电提取栅格基本上在由发射器限定的平面中形成在介质层上，并且包括围绕每个发射器的开口。 具有平坦表面的阴极发光面板平行于基板设置。

公开(公告)号：US06271632B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-07

申请号：US09621948

申请日：2000-07-24

Applicant: John K. Lee ,  Behnam Moradi

Inventor： John K. Lee ,  Behnam Moradi

IPC: H01J130

CPC classification number: H01J3/022

Abstract: An emitter substructure and methods for manufacturing the substructure are described. A substrate has a p-region formed at a surface of the substrate. A n-tank is formed such that the p-region surrounds a periphery of the n-tank. An emitter is formed on and electrically coupled to the n-tank. A dielectric layer is formed on the substrate that includes an opening surrounding the emitter. An extraction grid is formed on the dielectric layer. The extraction grid includes an opening surrounding and in close proximity to a tip of the emitter. An insulating region is formed at a lower boundary of the n-tank. The insulating region electrically isolates the emitter and the n-tank along at least a portion of the lower boundary beneath the opening. The insulating region thus functions to displace a depletion region associated with a boundary between the p-region and the n-tank from an area that can be illuminated by photons traveling through the extraction grid or openings in the extraction grid. This reduces distortion in field emission displays.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种发射器子结构及其制造方法。 衬底具有形成在衬底的表面上的p区。 形成n型罐，使得p型区域围绕n型罐的周边。 发射极形成在n电池上并电耦合到n型电池。 在基板上形成介电层，该介质层包括围绕发射极的开口。 在电介质层上形成提取栅格。 提取格栅包括围绕并且紧邻发射器的尖端的开口。 在n型罐的下边界处形成绝缘区域。 绝缘区域沿着开口下方的下边界的至少一部分电隔离发射极和n坦克。 因此，绝缘区域用于从可以由穿过提取栅格中的光子或提取栅格中的开口的光子照射的区域移位与p区域和n坦克之间的边界相关联的耗尽区域。 这减少了场致发射显示器的失真。

公开(公告)号：US06225739B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-01

申请号：US09653818

申请日：2000-09-01

Applicant: Zhongyi Xia

Inventor： Zhongyi Xia

IPC: H01J130

CPC classification number: H01J3/022

Abstract: A display includes a substrate and an emitter formed on the substrate. A first dielectric layer is formed on the substrate to have a thickness slightly less than a height of the emitter above the planar surface and includes an opening formed about the emitter. The display also includes a conductive extraction grid formed on the first dielectric layer. The extraction grid includes an opening surrounding the emitter. The display further includes a second dielectric layer formed on the extraction grid and a focusing electrode formed on the second dielectric layer. The focusing electrode is electrically coupled to the emitter through an impedance element. The focusing electrode includes an opening formed above the apex. The focusing electrode provides enhanced focusing performance together with reduced circuit complexity, resulting in a superior display.

公开(公告)号：US06181063B2

公开(公告)日：2001-01-30

申请号：US09308930

申请日：1999-07-27

Applicant: Fumio Shishido

Inventor： Fumio Shishido

IPC: H01J130

CPC classification number: B82Y10/00 ,  H01J1/312

Abstract: An electron discharge device characterized in having a conductive layer on one surface of a dielectric substrate, a dielectric layer and a conductive layer, in this order, on the other surface of the substrate, wherein the dielectric layer has a thickness equal to or less than 5 nm and a permittivity lower than that of the dielectric substrate. A method for discharging electrons from a surface of a conductive layer (2) by applying voltage between conductive layers (1) and (2) of a device having the conductive layer (1) on one surface of a dielectric substrate, a dielectric layer and the conductive layer (2), in this order, on the other surface of the substrate, wherein the dielectric layer has a thickness equal to or less than 5 nm and a permittivity lower than that of the dielectric substrate, such that a conductive layer (1) serves as a cathode and that the conductive layer (2) serves as an anode. According to the present invention, a novel structured electron discharge device for discharging electrons in utilizing the tunnel effect but hardly suffering from insulation breakdowns otherwise caused by the bias voltage and a method for discharging electrons using this device are provided.

Abstract translation: 一种电子放电装置，其特征在于，在所述基板的另一表面上依次具有在电介质基板的一个表面上的导电层，电介质层和导电层，其中所述电介质层的厚度等于或小于 5nm，介电常数低于电介质基片。 一种通过在电介质基板的一个表面上具有导电层（1）的器件的导电层（1）和（2）之间施加电压而将电压从导电层（2）的表面放电的方法， 所述导电层（2）依次形成在所述基板的另一表面上，其中所述电介质层具有等于或小于5nm的厚度，并且介电常数低于所述电介质基板的介电常数，使得导电层 1）用作阴极，并且导电层（2）用作阳极。 根据本发明，提供了一种新颖的结构化电子放电装置，其利用隧道效应放电电子，但是几乎不会由偏置电压引起的绝缘击穿，以及使用该装置的电子放电方法。

公开(公告)号：US06819034B1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-16

申请号：US09642955

申请日：2000-08-21

Applicant: Igor Pavlovsky

Inventor： Igor Pavlovsky

IPC: H01J130

CPC classification number: H01J9/025 ,  H01J1/304 ,  H01J1/3048

Abstract: A field emission cold cathode utilizes a film of carbon flake field emitters deposited thereon. The carbon flakes may exhibit rolled edges, but are still sufficient to provide improved field emission characteristics. A cold cathode using such carbon flake field emitters can be utilized to produce afield emission flat panel display, which can be implemented for use with a computer system.

Abstract translation: 场致发射冷阴极利用沉积在其上的碳薄片场致发射体膜。 碳薄片可能呈现卷边，但仍足以提供改进的场致发射特性。 使用这种碳薄片场发射器的冷阴极可用于制造可实施用于计算机系统的场地发射平板显示器。

公开(公告)号：US06787983B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-07

申请号：US09041639

申请日：1998-03-13

Applicant: Masato Yamanobe ,  Fumio Kishi

Inventor： Masato Yamanobe ,  Fumio Kishi

IPC: H01J130

CPC classification number: H01J29/92 ,  H01J29/88 ,  H01J2201/3165

Abstract: An image-forming apparatus includes an envelope, an electron source and an image-forming member arranged within the envelope, as well as an electron source drive circuit. An electroconductive member is arranged on the inner wall surface of the envelope between the electron source and the image-forming member. An electric current flow path A is formed as extending between the electroconductive member and the ground without passing through any of the electron source and the drive circuit. The electric current flow path A has a resistance lower than the resistance of another electric current flow path B extending between the electroconductive member and the ground by way of the electron source or the drive circuit.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括外壳，电子源和布置在外壳内的图像形成构件，以及电子源驱动电路。 导电构件设置在电子源和图像形成构件之间的封套的内壁表面上。 电流流路A形成为在导电构件和地面之间延伸，而不通过任何电子源和驱动电路。 电流流路A的电阻比通过电子源或驱动电路在导电构件和地之间延伸的另一电流流路B的电阻低。

公开(公告)号：US06765342B1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-20

申请号：US09688869

申请日：2000-10-17

Applicant: Yoshiaki Honda ,  Tsutomu Ichihara ,  Takuya Komoda ,  Koichi Aizawa ,  Yoshifumi Watabe ,  Takashi Hatai

Inventor： Yoshiaki Honda ,  Tsutomu Ichihara ,  Takuya Komoda ,  Koichi Aizawa ,  Yoshifumi Watabe ,  Takashi Hatai

IPC: H01J130

CPC classification number: B82Y10/00 ,  H01J1/312

Abstract: A field emission-type electron source 10 includes an insulative substrate 11 in the form of a glass substrate having an electroconductive layer 8 formed thereon. A strong electrical field drift layer 6 in the form of an oxidized porous polycrystalline silicon layer is formed over the electroconductive layer 8. This electroconductive layer 8 includes a lower electroconductive film 8a, made of copper and formed on the insulative substrate 11, and an upper electroconductive film 8b made of aluminum and formed over the electroconductive film 8a. The strong electrical field drift layer 6 is formed by forming a polycrystalline silicon layer on the electroconductive layer 8, rendering the polycrystalline silicon layer to be porous and finally oxidizing it. The upper electroconductive film 8b has a property that reacts easily with silicon and, therefore, formation of an amorphous layer which would occur during formation of the polycrystalline silicon layer can be suppressed.

Abstract translation: 场发射型电子源10包括形成有导电层8的玻璃基板形式的绝缘基板11。 在导电层8上形成氧化多孔多晶硅层形式的强电场漂移层6.该导电层8包括由铜制成的下部导电膜8a，并形成在绝缘基板11上， 由铝制成并形成在导电膜8a上的导电膜8b。 通过在导电层8上形成多晶硅层，形成强电场漂移层6，使多晶硅层多孔化，最终将其氧化。 上导电膜8b具有与硅反应容易的性质，因此可以抑制在形成多晶硅层期间发生的非晶层的形成。

公开(公告)号：US06686679B1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-03

申请号：US09762066

申请日：2001-01-30

Applicant: Richard Allan Tuck ,  Hugh Edward Bishop

Inventor： Richard Allan Tuck ,  Hugh Edward Bishop

IPC: H01J130

CPC classification number: H01J1/304 ,  H01J2201/30403

Abstract: A field electron emission material has a substrate with an electrically conductive surface. Electron emission sites on the conductive surface each include a layer of electrically insulating material to define a primary interface region between the conductive surface and the insulating layer, and a secondary interface region between the insulating layer and the vacuum environment,. Each primary interface region is treated or created so as to enhance the probability of electron injection form the conductive surface into the insulating layer. Each primary interface region after such treatment or creation is either an insulator or graded from conducting adjacent the conductive surface to insulating adjacent the insulating layer.

Abstract translation: 场电子发射材料具有具有导电表面的衬底。 导电表面上的电子发射部位各自包括电绝缘材料层，以限定导电表面和绝缘层之间的主界面区域，以及绝缘层和真空环境之间的次级界面区域。 每个主界面区域被处理或产生，以增强电子注入形成导电​​表面进入绝缘层的概率。 在这种处理或制造之后的每个主界面区域是绝缘体，或者是从靠近导电表面的导电分级到与绝缘层相邻的绝缘层。

公开(公告)号：US06645402B1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-11

申请号：US09582801

申请日：2000-06-30

Applicant: Hideo Kurokawa ,  Tetsuya Shiratori ,  Masahiro Deguchi ,  Makoto Kitabatake

Inventor： Hideo Kurokawa ,  Tetsuya Shiratori ,  Masahiro Deguchi ,  Makoto Kitabatake

IPC: H01J130

CPC classification number: B82Y10/00 ,  H01J1/304 ,  H01J9/025 ,  H01J2201/30403 ,  H01J2201/30469 ,  H01J2201/319

Abstract: An electron emitting device includes at least a first electrode and an electron emitting section provided on the first electrode. The electron emitting section is formed of a particle or an aggregate of particles. The particle contains a carbon material having a carbon six-membered ring structure. The carbon material having a carbon six-membered ring structure contains, for example, graphite or a carbon nanotube as a main component.

Abstract translation: 电子发射器件至少包括设置在第一电极上的第一电极和电子发射部分。 电子发射部分由颗粒或颗粒聚集体形成。 颗粒含有具有碳六元环结构的碳材料。 具有碳六元环结构的碳材料包含例如石墨或碳纳米管作为主要成分。