Abstract:
A protected faceplate structure of a field emission display device is disclosed in one embodiment. Specifically, in one embodiment, the present invention recites a faceplate of a field emission display device wherein the faceplate of the field emission display device is adapted to have phosphor containing areas disposed above one side thereof. The present embodiment is further comprised of a barrier layer which is disposed over the one side of said faceplate which is adapted to have phosphor containing areas disposed thereabove. The barrier layer of the present embodiment is adapted to prevent degradation of the faceplate. Specifically, the barrier layer of the present embodiment is adapted to prevent degradation of the faceplate due to electron bombardment by electrons directed towards the phosphor containing areas.
Abstract:
A photocathode emitter as a source of electron beams, having an optically transmissive substrate patterned to define a protrusion, heat conducting material occupying the space surrounding the protrusion, and a photoemitter layer over the protrusion. The photoemitter is positioned on the side of the substrate opposite the surface on which the illumination is incident, and has an irradiation region at the contact with the top of the protrusion patterned on the substrate, and an emission region opposite the irradiation region, these regions being defined by the path of the illumination. The heat conducting material around the protrusion conducts heat away from this focused region of illumination on the photocathode to allow higher currents to be achieved from the photocathode and thus permits higher throughput rates in applications including electron beam lithography. In one version, the photocathode is fabricated using microfabrication techniques, to achieve a small emission spot size.
Abstract:
A protected faceplate structure of a field emission display device is disclosed in one embodiment. Specifically, in one embodiment, the present invention recites a faceplate of a field emission display device wherein the faceplate of the field emission display device is adapted to have phosphor containing wells disposed above one side thereof. The present embodiment is further comprised of a barrier layer which is disposed over the one side of said faceplate which is adapted to have phosphor containing wells disposed thereabove. The barrier layer of the present embodiment is adapted to prevent degradation of the faceplate. Specifically, the barrier layer of the present embodiment is adapted to prevent degradation of the faceplate due to electron bombardment by electrons directed towards the phosphor containing wells.
Abstract:
Structures and methods are provided for shielding field emitter devices from radiation. In one exemplary embodiment, a shielding layer inhibits radiation from degrading field emitter devices while exerting a predetermined force upon the field emitter devices so as to restrain from damaging the structure of the devices or affect the devices' electronic or electrical performance. In another exemplary embodiment, the field emitter under the protection of the shielding layer is capable of sustaining structural equilibrium. In yet another embodiment, the field emitter is capable of sustaining structural elasticity. In a further embodiment, the shielding layer may be comprised of tetratantalum boride; this compound inhibits radiation from degrading field emitter devices while exerting a predetermined force upon the field emitter devices so as to restrain from damaging the structure of the devices or affect the devices electronic or electrical performance; in another embodiment, the field emitter under the protection of the tetratantalum boride layer is capable of sustaining structural equilibrium; in another embodiment, the field emitter is capable of sustaining structural elasticity under the protection of the tetratantalum boride layer.
Abstract:
A protected faceplate structure of a field emission display device is disclosed in one embodiment. Specifically, in one embodiment, the present invention recites a faceplate of a field emission display device wherein the faceplate of the field emission display device is adapted to have phosphor containing wells disposed above one side thereof. The present embodiment is further comprised of a barrier layer which is disposed over the one side of said faceplate which is adapted to have phosphor containing wells disposed thereabove. The barrier layer of the present embodiment is adapted to prevent degradation of the faceplate. Specifically, the barrier layer of the present embodiment is adapted to prevent degradation of the faceplate due to electron bombardment by electrons directed towards the phosphor containing wells.
Abstract:
A protected faceplate structure of a field emission display device is disclosed in one embodiment. Specifically, in one embodiment, the present invention recites a faceplate of a field emission display device wherein the faceplate of the field emission display device is adapted to have phosphor containing areas disposed above one side thereof. The present embodiment is further comprised of a barrier layer which is disposed over the one side of said faceplate which is adapted to have phosphor containing areas disposed thereabove. The barrier layer of the present embodiment is adapted to prevent degradation of the faceplate. Specifically, the barrier layer of the present embodiment is adapted to prevent degradation of the faceplate due to electron bombardment by electrons directed towards the phosphor containing areas.
Abstract:
A vented electrode that provides a directional stop to prevent energetic particles and secondaries (i.e., secondary electrons, charged particles, photons) generated in the vent channel from reaching into a gap outside of the electrode plate. For example, ventilation is added to at least one electrode, via vented inserts, wherein the vents do not provide a direct line of sight from at least one side of the electrode plate to the other.
Abstract:
Structures and methods are provided for shielding field emitter devices from radiation. In an embodiment, a shielding layer inhibits radiation from degrading field emitter devices while exerting a predetermined force upon the field emitter devices so as to restrain from damaging the structure or affecting performance of the devices. In an embodiment, the field emitter under the protection of the shielding layer sustains structural equilibrium. In an embodiment, the field emitter sustains structural elasticity. In an embodiment, the shielding layer is comprised of tetratantalum boride, which inhibits radiation from degrading field emitter devices while exerting a predetermined force upon the field emitter devices so as to restrain from damaging the structure or affecting performance of the devices. In other embodiments, the field emitter under the protection of the tetratantalum boride layer sustains structural equilibrium or structural elasticity.
Abstract:
Structures and methods are provided for shielding field emitter devices from radiation. In an embodiment, a shielding layer inhibits radiation from degrading field emitter devices while exerting a predetermined force upon the field emitter devices so as to restrain from damaging the structure or affecting performance of the devices. In an embodiment, the field emitter under the protection of the shielding layer sustains structural equilibrium. In an embodiment, the field emitter sustains structural elasticity. In an embodiment, the shielding layer is comprised of tetratantalum boride, which inhibits radiation from degrading field emitter devices while exerting a predetermined force upon the field emitter devices so as to restrain from damaging the structure or affecting performance of the devices. In other embodiments, the field emitter under the protection of the tetratantalum boride layer sustains structural equilibrium or structural elasticity.