摘要:
A node for use in a wireless communication network that facilitates alignment of the node with other nodes in the network and a method for aligning the node. The node includes mounting fixtures that enables the mounting of GPS receivers and a tiltmeter to obtain position and bearing information for the node. The node contains alignment features that enable the positioning of an optical transmitter/receiver pair in the node using the data obtained from the GPS receivers and tiltmeter.
摘要:
The present invention includes structures, lithographic mask forming solutions, mask forming methods, field emission display emitter mask forming methods, and methods of forming plural field emission display emitters. One aspect of the present invention provides a mask forming method including forming a masking layer over a surface of a substrate; screen printing plural masking particles over a surface of the masking layer; and removing at least portions of the masking layer using the masking particles as a mask. Another aspect of the present invention provides a method of forming plural field emission display emitters. This method includes forming a masking layer over an emitter substrate; screen printing a plurality of masking particles over the masking layer; removing portions of the masking layer intermediate the screen printed masking particles to form a plurality of masking elements; removing the masking particles from the masking elements; and removing portions of the emitter substrate to form plural emitters.
摘要:
A field emission device is disclosed having a buffer layer positioned between an underlying cathode conductive layer and an overlying resistor layer. The buffer layer consists of substantially undoped amorphous silicon. Any pinhole defects or discontinuities that extend through the resistor layer terminate at the buffer layer, thereby preventing the problems otherwise caused by pinhole defects. In particular, the buffer layer prevents breakdown of the resistor layer, thereby reducing the possibility of short circuiting. The buffer layer further reduces the risk of delamination of various layers or other irregularities arising from subsequent processing steps. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the field emission device having the buffer layer.
摘要:
In one aspect, the invention includes a method of forming a layer of particulates on a substrate, comprising: a) fastening a first substrate to a second substrate; b) while the first substrate is fastened to the second substrate, submerging at least a portion of the first substrate in a liquid; c) suspending particulates on an upper surface of the liquid; d) moving the submerged first substrate relative to the suspended particulates to form a layer of the particulates supported on the first substrate; and e) removing the first substrate from the second substrate. In another aspect, the invention includes a layer forming apparatus, comprising: a) a vessel configured to retain a liquid; b) a pusher bar joined to the vessel and configured to compress particulates on an upper surface of the liquid; c) a conveyor which enters and exits the vessel, the conveyor being configured to removably retain substrates and to transport such substrates through the vessel, the conveyor having a front surface that faces the pusher bar and a back surface in opposing orientation relative to the front surface; and d) the vessel, conveyor and pusher bar being configured to form a layer of the particulates on substrates as the substrates are transported through the vessel by the conveyor.
摘要:
A method for removing a surface protrusion projecting from a layer of a first material deposited on a surface of a substrate. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a layer of a second material is applied on the layer of first material. A sufficient quantity of the second material is removed to expose the surface protrusion. The first material exposed through the surface protrusion is then removed.
摘要:
A method for forming an etch mask is described. In particular, an etch mask is formed using masking particles positionally restrained by a matrix medium. Either the masking particles or the matrix medium is more magnetically conductive with respect to the other. A magnetic field is applied for making a random distribution of the masking particles less random. Consequently, agglomeration of the masking particles is reduced. Masking particles with submicron dimensions may be used for providing features of less than a micron. The mask formed may be an etch mask employed in forming a field emitter tip for a field emission display.
摘要:
A method for forming semiconductor devices without utilizing high temperature processing involves forming a surface porous silicon layer. The surface porous silicon layer may be removed by selective etching or it may be oxidized and then removed by selective etching. In the case of a field emission display, the porous silicon formation process is sufficiently controllable that uniform emitters may be formed. Moreover, by maintaining the structure at a temperature below the temperature at which substantial diffusion of alkaline constituents occurs, soda-lime glass may be used as a substrate for making semiconductor devices.
摘要:
A node for use in a wireless communication network that facilitates alignment of the node with other nodes in the network and a method for aligning the node. The node includes mounting fixtures that enables the mounting of GPS receivers and a tiltmeter to obtain position and bearing information for the node. The node contains alignment features that enable the positioning of an optical transmitter/receiver pair in the node using the data obtained from the GPS receivers and tiltmeter.
摘要:
A method for removing a surface protrusion projecting from a layer of a first material deposited on a surface of a substrate. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a layer of a second material is applied on the layer of first material. A sufficient quantity of the second material is removed to expose the surface protrusion. The first material exposed through the surface protrusion is then removed.
摘要:
The present invention includes structures, lithographic mask forming solutions, mask forming methods, field emission display emitter mask forming methods, and methods of forming plural field emission display emitters. One aspect of the present invention provides a mask forming method including forming a masking layer over a surface of a substrate; screen printing plural masking particles over a surface of the masking layer; and removing at least portions of the masking layer using the masking particles as a mask. Another aspect of the present invention provides a method of forming plural field emission display emitters. This method includes forming a masking layer over an emitter substrate; screen printing a plurality of masking particles over the masking layer; removing portions of the masking layer intermediate the screen printed masking particles to form a plurality of masking elements; removing the masking particles from the masking elements; and removing portions of the emitter substrate to form plural emitters.