公开(公告)号：US6013974A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-11

申请号：US866554

申请日：1997-05-30

Applicant: Duane A. Haven ,  Christopher J. Spindt ,  N. Johan Knall

Inventor： Duane A. Haven ,  Christopher J. Spindt ,  N. Johan Knall

IPC: H01J3/02 ,  H01J1/30 ,  H01J19/24

CPC classification number: H01J3/022

Abstract: An electron-emitting device contains an electron focusing system (37 or 37A) formed with a base focusing structure (38 or 38A) and a focus coating (39 or 39A) that penetrates partway into a focus opening (40) extending through the base focusing structure above an electron-emissive element (24). The focus coating is normally of lower resistivity than the base focusing structure and thereby provides most of the focus control over electrons emitted by the electron-emissive element. The focus coating is typically formed by an angled deposition technique.

Abstract translation: 电子发射器件包含形成有基底聚焦结构（38或38A）和聚焦涂层（39或39A）的电子聚焦系统（37或37A），所述聚焦涂层（39或39A）穿透基部聚焦的聚焦开口（40） 结构在电子发射元件（24）之上。 聚焦涂层通常具有比基底聚焦结构更低的电阻率，从而提供对由电子发射元件发射的电子的大部分焦点控制。 聚焦涂层通常由成角度的沉积技术形成。

公开(公告)号：US6002209A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-14

申请号：US922759

申请日：1997-09-03

Applicant: Wen Chun Wang ,  Tzung-Zu Yang

Inventor： Wen Chun Wang ,  Tzung-Zu Yang

IPC: G09G3/22 ,  H01J3/02 ,  H01J31/12 ,  G09G3/00

CPC classification number: H01J3/022 ,  G09G3/22 ,  H01J31/127 ,  G09G2320/029 ,  G09G2320/0626

Abstract: A field emission device is described that comprises, in addition to the main, conventional array of field emission devices and its associated driving circuits, an additional, separate, pixel-sized group of field emission devices close to, but separated from, said main array. Electrons emitted by the additional pixel are collected on a separate, non fluorescent, anode and additional circuitry is provided, including a feedback loop from a detector of the additional pixel's cathode current to the gate voltage supply of the main array. Consequently the voltage of the gate lines varies in inverse proportion to the cathode current of the additional pixel. This results in a display whose brightness is constant even when turned on for the first time or after a period of idleness. A method for manufacturing the device is also described.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种场致发射器件，其除了主要的常规阵列的场致发射器件及其相关的驱动电路之外，还包括附近的，独立的像素大小的一组场发射器件，其接近但与所述主阵列分离 。 由附加像素发射的电子被收集在单独的非荧光阳极上，并且提供附加的电路，包括从附加像素的阴极电流的检测器到主阵列的栅极电压源的反馈回路。 因此，栅极线的电压与附加像素的阴极电流成反比。 这导致即使在第一次或在闲置一段时间后开启时其亮度恒定的显示器。 还描述了用于制造该装置的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5977696A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-02

申请号：US848463

申请日：1997-05-08

Applicant: Akihiko Okamoto

Inventor： Akihiko Okamoto

IPC: H01J3/18 ,  H01J1/304 ,  H01J3/02 ,  H01J1/02

CPC classification number: H01J3/022

Abstract: In a field emission electron gun including emitters (104) on predetermined parts of a substrate (109), an insulator film (105) on a remaining part of the substrate, a first gate electrode (101) on the insulator film so as to surround the emitters with a space left between each emitter and the first gate electrode and to have an outer peripheral surface defining an emission region (E), a gate edge portion (106) of a conductor is formed on the insulator film to surround the outer peripheral surface of the first gate electrode in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the first gate electrode. A second gate electrode (102) is formed on the insulator film to surround the gate edge portion with a distance left between the gate edge portion and the second gate electrode applied with a second voltage less than a first voltage applied to the first gate electrode.

Abstract translation: 在包括在基板（109）的预定部分上的发射体（104）的场致发射电子枪中，在所述基板的剩余部分上的绝缘膜（105），所述绝缘膜上的第一栅电极（101） 所述发射体在每个发射极和第一栅电极之间留有空间，并且具有限定发射区域（E）的外周表面，导体的栅极边缘部分（106）形成在绝缘膜上以包围外周 所述第一栅电极的表面与所述第一栅电极的外周面接触。 第二栅电极（102）形成在绝缘膜上以围绕栅极边缘部分，栅极边缘部分和第二栅极电极之间留下的距离小于施加到第一栅电极的第一电压的第二电压。

公开(公告)号：US5975975A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-02

申请号：US910701

申请日：1997-08-13

Applicant: James J Hofmann ,  John Lee ,  David A. Carthey, Jr. ,  Glen E. Hush

Inventor： James J Hofmann ,  John Lee ,  David A. Carthey, Jr. ,  Glen E. Hush

IPC: H01J3/02 ,  H01J29/04 ,  H01J29/06 ,  H01J29/89 ,  H01J31/12 ,  H01J9/02

CPC classification number: H01J29/06 ,  H01J29/04 ,  H01J29/89 ,  H01J3/022 ,  H01J31/127

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for stabilizing the threshold voltage in an active matrix field emission device. The method includes the formation of radiation blocking elements between a cathodoluminescent display screen of the FED and semiconductor junctions formed on a baseplate of the FED.

Abstract translation: 用于稳定有源矩阵场发射器件中的阈值电压的装置和方法。 该方法包括在FED的阴极发光显示屏和形成在FED的基板之间的半导体结之间形成辐射阻挡元件。

公开(公告)号：US5965898A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-12

申请号：US937412

申请日：1997-09-25

Applicant: Gary W. Jones ,  Steven M. Zimmerman

Inventor： Gary W. Jones ,  Steven M. Zimmerman

IPC: H01J3/02 ,  H01J9/02 ,  H01L29/41 ,  H01J1/16 ,  H01J19/10

CPC classification number: H01J9/025 ,  H01J3/022 ,  H01J2201/30407

Abstract: A high aspect ratio gated emitter structure and a method of making the structure are disclosed. Emitters may be provided in a densely packed array on a support. Two distinct layers of insulator material may surround the emitters. The lower layer of insulator material may be a non-conformally applied spray-on or spin-on insulator. The non-conformal insulator material may pool at the base regions of the emitters so that the tip regions of the emitters extend out of the lower layer of insulator material. The upper layer of insulator material is applied to the lower layer using a conformal process so that the tip regions of the emitters are covered by the upper layer of insulator material. Gate material is applied to the upper layer of insulator material. Holes are provided in the gate material over the tip regions and wells are provided in the upper layer of insulator material surrounding the tip regions. An etch resistant layer may optionally be provided between the upper layer of insulator material and the gate material.

公开(公告)号：US5941748A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-24

申请号：US938613

申请日：1997-09-26

Applicant: Jong-min Kim

Inventor： Jong-min Kim

IPC: H01J1/304 ,  H01J3/02 ,  H01J9/02 ,  H01J29/04 ,  H01J31/12

CPC classification number: H01J3/022 ,  H01J9/025

Abstract: A lateral field emission display in which a cathode and anode are laterally arrayed, and a fabricating method thereof, since the micro tip is formed to be sharp through the reactive ion etching method, efficiency of electron emission is better than a conventional wedge-type tip. Also, since focusing of an electron beam is accurately controlled, a relatively low-voltage driving is possible. Further, since the first gate is further provided above the cathode and the anode is formed to be higher than the second gate, a trace control of an electron-beam emitted from the micro tip is easy and focusing efficiency of the emitted electron beam to the anode is also improved.

Abstract translation: 横向排列阴极和阳极的横向场致发射显示器及其制造方法，由于微尖端通过反应离子蚀刻方法形成为尖锐的，所以电子发射的效率优于传统的楔形尖端 。 此外，由于电子束的聚焦被精确地控制，所以可以进行相对低电压的驱动。 此外，由于第一栅极还设置在阴极上方并且阳极形成为高于第二栅极，所以从微尖端发射的电子束的迹线控制容易，并且发射的电子束的聚焦效率 阳极也得到改善。

公开(公告)号：US5939842A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-17

申请号：US907070

申请日：1997-08-06

Applicant: John Beeteson ,  Andrew Ramsay Knox ,  Christopher Carlo Pietrzak

Inventor： John Beeteson ,  Andrew Ramsay Knox ,  Christopher Carlo Pietrzak

IPC: H01J31/15 ,  G09G1/20 ,  H01J3/02 ,  H01J29/04 ,  H01J31/12 ,  G09G1/04 ,  H01J29/70

CPC classification number: H01J3/029 ,  H01J29/04 ,  H01J3/02 ,  H01J2329/00

Abstract: A virtual remote cathode has the position of a space charge cloud associated with it fixed by the geometry of a fixed insulating plate. The plate can be made to accurate dimensions and hence the cathode to control grid dimension can be accurately controlled and will not change as a result of any mechanical, electrical or physical changes in the construction. The fixed insulating plate is located on a surface of the control grid facing the cathode.

Abstract translation: 虚拟遥控阴极具有与固定绝缘板的几何形状固定的空间电荷云的位置。 该板可以制成精确的尺寸，因此可以精确地控制控制栅格尺寸的阴极，并且不会因结构中的任何机械，电或物理变化而改变。 固定绝缘板位于面向阴极的控制栅格的表面上。

公开(公告)号：US5932966A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-03

申请号：US987397

申请日：1997-12-09

Applicant: James E. Schneider ,  Kenneth A. Costello ,  Mark A. McCord ,  R. Fabian Pease ,  Aaron W. Baum

Inventor： James E. Schneider ,  Kenneth A. Costello ,  Mark A. McCord ,  R. Fabian Pease ,  Aaron W. Baum

IPC: H01J40/06 ,  G03F7/20 ,  H01J3/02 ,  H01J27/04 ,  H01J37/073 ,  H01J37/075 ,  H01J40/16

CPC classification number: G03F7/70375 ,  H01J27/04 ,  H01J3/021 ,  H01J37/073 ,  H01J37/075 ,  H01J40/16 ,  H01J2201/3423 ,  H01J2237/06333 ,  H01J2237/31779

Abstract: An electron source includes a negative electron affinity photocathode on a light-transmissive substrate and a light beam generator for directing a light beam through the substrate at the photocathode for exciting electrons into the conduction band. The photocathode has at least one active area for emission of electrons with dimensions of less than about two micrometers. The electron source further includes electron optics for forming the electrons into an electron beam and a vacuum enclosure for maintaining the photocathode at high vacuum. The photocathode is patterned to define emission areas. A patterned mask may be located on the emission surface of the active layer, may be buried within the active layer or may be located between the active layer and the substrate.

Abstract translation: 电子源包括透光性基板上的负电子亲合性光电阴极和光束发生器，用于将光束引导到光电阴极处的基板，用于将电子激发到导带中。 光电阴极具有用于发射尺寸小于约两微米的电子的至少一个有源面积。 电子源还包括用于将电子形成电子束的电子光学器件和用于将光电阴极保持在高真空的真空外壳。 图案化光电阴极以限定发射区域。 图案化掩模可以位于有源层的发射表面上，可以被掩埋在有源层内或者可以位于有源层和衬底之间。

公开(公告)号：US5929828A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-27

申请号：US695857

申请日：1996-08-09

Applicant: John Beeteson ,  Shaun Kerigan ,  Andrew Knox

Inventor： John Beeteson ,  Shaun Kerigan ,  Andrew Knox

IPC: B41J2/447 ,  G09G1/20 ,  G09G3/22 ,  H01J3/02 ,  H01J3/24 ,  H01J29/46 ,  H01J29/68 ,  H01J31/12

CPC classification number: B41J2/4476 ,  G09G1/20 ,  G09G3/22 ,  H01J29/46 ,  H01J29/68 ,  H01J3/02 ,  H01J3/24 ,  H01J2329/00

Abstract: A display system comprises a display screen including a matrix of display elements and a permanent magnet having an array of channels formed therein. Each channel corresponds to a different display element. Each display element comprises a phosphor target, an electron source and a device for controlling flow of electrons from the source through the corresponding channel in the magnet onto the target. Addressing device comprises first and second orthogonal conductors defining a grid. Each display element is located at the intersection of a different pair of first and second conductors. Each first conductor is connected to a first control electrode of the control device of each display element in a corresponding line of display elements and each second conductor is connected to a second control electrode of the control device of each display element in a corresponding line of display elements.

Abstract translation: 显示系统包括包括显示元件的矩阵的显示屏和具有形成在其中的通道阵列的永磁体。 每个通道对应于不同的显示元件。 每个显示元件包括荧光体靶，电子源和用于控制电子从源通过磁体中的相应通道到目标上的流动的装置。 寻址装置包括限定网格的第一和第二正交导体。 每个显示元件位于不同对的第一和第二导体的交叉处。 每个第一导体连接到显示元件的相应行中的每个显示元件的控制装置的第一控制电极，并且每个第二导体在相应的显示器线路中连接到每个显示元件的控制装置的第二控制电极 元素。

公开(公告)号：US5917277A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-29

申请号：US695856

申请日：1996-08-09

Applicant: Andrew Knox ,  John Beeteson

Inventor： Andrew Knox ,  John Beeteson

IPC: H01J31/12 ,  B41J2/447 ,  G09G1/20 ,  G09G3/22 ,  H01J3/02 ,  H01J3/24 ,  H01J9/02 ,  H01J29/46 ,  H01J29/68 ,  H01J29/70 ,  H01J29/64

CPC classification number: G09G3/22 ,  B41J2/4476 ,  G09G1/20 ,  H01J29/46 ,  H01J29/68 ,  H01J3/02 ,  H01J3/24 ,  H01J2329/00

Abstract: An electron source having a cathode and a permanent magnet having perforated channels extending between opposite poles of the magnet. Each channel forms electrons received from the cathode into an electron beam for guidance towards a target. The electron source has applications in a wide range of technologies, including display technology and printer technology.

Abstract translation: 具有阴极和永磁体的电子源具有在磁体的相对极之间延伸的穿孔通道。 每个通道形成从阴极接收的电子到电子束以用于朝向目标的引导。 电子源具有广泛的技术应用，包括显示技术和打印机技术。