公开(公告)号：US20240170246A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-23

申请号：US17992736

申请日：2022-11-22

Applicant: L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Bed PANTHA ,  Jacob J. BECKER ,  Jon D. BURNSED

IPC: H01J1/34 ,  H01J9/12

CPC classification number: H01J1/34 ,  H01J9/12 ,  H01J31/507

Abstract: A photocathode. The photocathode includes an absorber. The absorber a p-type bulk active layer and a plurality of nanostructures formed on the p-type bulk active layer. The Photocathode further includes the plurality of nanostructures, such that the plurality of nanostructures are formed at a band bending region between the bulk active layer and the vacuum.

公开(公告)号：US20240105413A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-28

申请号：US18263790

申请日：2022-01-31

Applicant: PHOTONIS FRANCE

Inventor： Nicolas LAURENT ,  Jorge DE LA TORRE NOETZEL ,  Diego RODRIGUEZ-PEREZ ,  David FERNANDEZ GUTIERREZ

IPC: H01J31/50 ,  G02B6/06 ,  G02B23/12 ,  G02B25/00 ,  H01J29/04

CPC classification number: H01J31/507 ,  G02B6/06 ,  G02B23/12 ,  G02B25/001 ,  H01J29/04

Abstract: An image intensifier device includes: an intensifier tube with at least one photocathode, a micro-channel plate and a conversion element, arranged in that order one after another, and an electric power supply module configured to supply at least one respective polarisation voltage to each of the elements of the intensifier tube. The electric power supply module extends in a region located upstream of the photocathode, on the side of the photocathode opposite to the micro-channel plate. Thus, a space is cleared located downstream of the intensifier tube in the direction of travel of the photons and of the electrons in the image intensifier device. This allows reducing the size of the image intensifier device for example by bringing an eyepiece closer.

公开(公告)号：US11901151B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-13

申请号：US17706112

申请日：2022-03-28

Applicant: Elbit Systems of America, LLC

Inventor： Stephen W. Carroll ,  Arlynn W. Smith ,  Todd A. Smith

IPC: H01J31/50 ,  G02B23/12 ,  H01J9/12

CPC classification number: H01J31/507 ,  G02B23/12 ,  H01J9/125 ,  H01J2231/5016 ,  H01J2231/50026 ,  H01J2231/50063

Abstract: A night vision system along with an image intensifier tube having a microchannel plate and method of forming the microchannel plate are provided. The microchannel plate comprises a plurality of spaced channels extending through the microchannel plate, wherein each channel sidewall surface near the input face of the microchannel plate comprises a series of layers formed thereon. The input face of the microchannel plate, as well as the sidewall surfaces of each channel near the input surfaces, are configured with an electron backscatter layer arranged between a contact metal layer and a secondary electron booster layer. When formed partially into the channel openings near the input face, the electron backscatter layer and overlying secondary electron booster layer are configured circumferentially around the sidewall surfaces and extend radially inward toward a central axis of each channel.

公开(公告)号：US08168936B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-01

申请号：US13162738

申请日：2011-06-17

Applicant: Michael E. DeFlumere ,  Paul W. Schoeck

Inventor： Michael E. DeFlumere ,  Paul W. Schoeck

IPC: H01J40/14

CPC classification number: H01J43/12 ,  H01J31/507 ,  H01J43/246 ,  H01L27/14609

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed that can be used to interface a sensor circuit with readout circuitry. The techniques can be employed, for instance, with microchannel plate (MCP) based devices used in numerous sensing/detection applications, and are particularly suitable for applications where it is desirable to interface an MCP having a relatively large active area to a readout circuit having a relatively smaller active area. The interface effectively decouples anode geometry from readout circuit geometry and also may be configured with flexible anode pad geometry, which allows for compensation of optical blur variations as well as a very high fill factor. The interface can be made using standard semiconductor materials and photolithography techniques and can be configured with thermal expansion qualities that closely track or otherwise match that of the readout circuitry.

Abstract translation: 公开了可用于将传感器电路与读出电路连接的技术。 这些技术可以用于例如在多个感测/检测应用中使用的基于微通道板（MCP）的设备，并且特别适用于期望将具有相对大的有效区域的MCP与具有 相对较小的活动区域。 界面有效地将阳极几何与读出电路几何结合起来，并且还可以配置为柔性阳极垫几何形状，这允许补偿光学模糊变化以及非常高的填充因子。 该接口可以使用标准半导体材料和光刻技术制成，并且可以配置有紧密跟踪或以其它方式匹配读出电路的热膨胀特性。

公开(公告)号：US08134129B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-13

申请号：US11989537

申请日：2006-07-28

Applicant: Fuyuki Tokanai ,  Takahisa Sakurai ,  Shuichi Gunji ,  Takayuki Sumiyoshi ,  Teruyuki Okada ,  Tetsuro Endo ,  Yoshio Fujita

Inventor： Fuyuki Tokanai ,  Takahisa Sakurai ,  Shuichi Gunji ,  Takayuki Sumiyoshi ,  Teruyuki Okada ,  Tetsuro Endo ,  Yoshio Fujita

IPC: G01T1/00

CPC classification number: H01J43/246 ,  G01T1/2935 ,  H01J31/507 ,  H01J2231/5016

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a microchannel plate having excellent characteristics which enable to attain both high luminance and high resolution at the same time, a gas proportional counter using such a microchannel plate and an imaging device. The microchannel plate according to the present invention comprises a base body provided with a plurality of through holes (13) and having an insulating property, and is arranged in a gas atmosphere mainly containing an inert gas to constitute a proportional counter. The base body has photoelectric converter portions (1a, 1b) formed on at least inner walls of the plurality of through holes (13).

Abstract translation: 本发明的目的是提供一种具有优异特性的微通道板，其能够同时获得高亮度和高分辨率，使用这种微通道板和成像装置的气体比例计数器。 根据本发明的微通道板包括设置有多个通孔（13）并具有绝缘性的基体，并且布置在主要包含惰性气体的气体气氛中以构成比例计数器。 基体具有形成在多个通孔（13）的至少内壁上的光电转换部（1a，1b）。

公开(公告)号：US07696462B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-13

申请号：US12262156

申请日：2008-10-30

Applicant: Michael R. Saldana

Inventor： Michael R. Saldana

IPC: H01J40/14 ,  H01J43/00

CPC classification number: H01J43/08 ,  G02B23/12 ,  H01J31/507 ,  H01J2231/5016

Abstract: An advanced image intensifier assembly provides enhanced functionality. A grounded photocathode provides shielding from electromagnetic interference, improving the ability to work in multiple light conditions. Bi-directional wireless communication and non-volatile storage allow critical information to be permanently stored and read wirelessly at a scanning station, easing in identification of units. Because bi-directional communication components can be embedded within an image intensifier assembly, existing end-user night vision devices can be upgraded by simply replacing the image intensifier assembly. For enhanced safety, a programmable shutdown capability is provided. This renders the device inoperative in the absence of continuous input, either wireless or manual, from an authorized operator, thus rendering the device useless if captured by enemy combatants. Finally, direct 1-volt operation enables the device to be powered by, for example, a single AA battery.

Abstract translation: 先进的图像增强器组件提供增强的功能。 接地的光电阴极提供屏蔽电磁干扰，提高在多光条件下工作的能力。 双向无线通信和非易失性存储允许在扫描站永久存储和读取关键信息，从而减少单元的识别。 由于双向通信组件可以嵌入图像增强器组件中，所以可以通过简单地替换图像增强器组件来升级现有的终端用户夜视设备。 为了增强安全性，提供了可编程关断功能。 这使得设备在没有来自授权操作员的无线或手动的连续输入的情况下不工作，因此如果被敌方战斗人员捕获，则该设备无用。 最后，直接1伏操作可以使器件由例如单个AA电池供电。

公开(公告)号：US20070092155A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-26

申请号：US10577735

申请日：2004-09-23

Applicant: Jonathan Hares ,  Paul French

Inventor： Jonathan Hares ,  Paul French

IPC: G06K9/40

CPC classification number: H01J31/507

Abstract: A gated optical image intensifier 10 is provided with multiple intensifying channels 20, 22, 24, 26 each supplied with radiation via a respective optical channel of an optical splitter. The separate intensifying channels are subject to gating by a sequence of time spaced gating signals generated by an electronic gating signal generator. The multi-channel gated optical image intensifier has particular utility in the field of fluorescence lifetime imaging.

Abstract translation: 门控光学图像增强器10设置有多个增强通道20,22,24,26，每个增强通道20,22,24,26经由光分路器的相应光通道被提供有辐射。 单独的增强通道由电子门控信号发生器产生的时间间隔门控信号的序列进行选通。 多通道门控光学图像增强器在荧光寿命成像领域具有特殊的应用。

公开(公告)号：US20050098614A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-12

申请号：US10905847

申请日：2005-01-24

Applicant: Niels JACKSEN ,  Michael IOSUE ,  Miguel SALDANA ,  Jay TUCKER

Inventor： Niels JACKSEN ,  Michael IOSUE ,  Miguel SALDANA ,  Jay TUCKER

IPC: B23K20/02 ,  H01J43/24 ,  B23K28/00

CPC classification number: B23K20/16 ,  B23K20/023 ,  C04B37/04 ,  C04B2237/124 ,  C04B2237/125 ,  H01J31/507 ,  H01J43/246 ,  H01J2231/5016

Abstract: Mating faces of a microchannel plate (MCP) (50) and a multi-layer ceramic body (80) unit are deposited with a thin film having protuberances (84) using a suitable metal selected for optimum diffusion at a desired temperatures and pressure. The metallized MCP (50) and multi-layer ceramic body (80) unit are then aligned and placed in a bonding fixture (F) that provides the necessary force applied to the components to initiate a diffusion bond at a desired elevated temperature. The bonding fixture (F) is then placed in a vacuum heat chamber (V) to accelerate the diffusion bonding process between the MCP (50) and the multi-layer ceramic body unit (80).

Abstract translation: 微通道板（MCP）（50）和多层陶瓷体（80）单元的配合面使用在期望的温度和压力下选择用于最佳扩散的合适金属沉积具有突起（84）的薄膜。 金属化MCP（50）和多层陶瓷体（80）单元然后对准并放置在粘合夹具（F）中，其提供施加到部件上的必要的力以在期望的高温下引发扩散接合。 接合夹具（F）然后被放置在真空加热室（V）中，以加速MCP（50）和多层陶瓷体单元（80）之间的扩散接合过程。

公开(公告)号：US20040188500A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-30

申请号：US10708890

申请日：2004-03-30

Applicant: LITTON SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Niels F. Jacksen ,  Michael J. Iosue ,  Miguel M. Saldana ,  Jay Scott Tucker

IPC: B23K020/00

CPC classification number: B23K20/16 ,  B23K20/023 ,  C04B37/04 ,  C04B2237/124 ,  C04B2237/125 ,  H01J31/507 ,  H01J43/246 ,  H01J2231/5016

Abstract: Mating faces of a microchannel plate (MCP) (50) and a multi-layer ceramic body (80) unit are deposited with a thin film having protuberances (84) using a suitable metal selected for optimum diffusion at a desired temperatures and pressure. The metallized MCP (50) and multi-layer ceramic body (80) unit are then aligned and placed in a bonding fixture (F) that provides the necessary force applied to the components to initiate a diffusion bond at a desired elevated temperature. The bonding fixture (F) is then placed in a vacuum heat chamber (V) to accelerate the diffusion bonding process between the MCP (50) and the multi-layer ceramic body unit (80).

Abstract translation: 微通道板（MCP）（50）和多层陶瓷体（80）单元的配合面使用在期望的温度和压力下选择用于最佳扩散的合适金属沉积具有突起（84）的薄膜。 金属化MCP（50）和多层陶瓷体（80）单元然后对准并放置在粘合夹具（F）中，其提供施加到部件上的必要的力以在期望的高温下引发扩散接合。 接合夹具（F）然后被放置在真空加热室（V）中，以加速MCP（50）和多层陶瓷体单元（80）之间的扩散接合过程。

公开(公告)号：US20040185742A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-23

申请号：US10765538

申请日：2004-01-27

Inventor： Michael Jude Iosue

IPC: H01J009/00 ,  H01J009/24

CPC classification number: H01J31/507 ,  H01J31/49 ,  H01J43/246 ,  H01J2231/50026 ,  H01J2231/50073

Abstract: A image intensifier tube (14) includes a housing (18) carrying a photocathode (22) and a microchannel plate (24). The housing also receives axially extending fine-dimension spacing structure (22a) interposed around an active area 22b of the photocathode and the microchannel plate to establish and maintain a selected fine-dimension, precise PC-to-MCP spacing between these structures. The housing includes yieldable deformable electrical contact structure (56null) for establishing and maintaining contact with the microchannel plate, and yieldable deformable sealing structure (58) allowing axial movement of the photocathode relative to the housing structure as the tube is assembled and the axial spacing structure controls PC-to-MCP spacing. The result is that the PC-to-MCP spacing dimension of the tube is largely isolated from dimensional variabilities of the housing and is established and maintained precisely during manufacturing of the tube despite stack up of tolerances for the housing and its components.