Electric lamp and discharge devices – Electrode and shield structures – Point source cathodes
Patent
1996-03-19
1998-05-19
O'Shea, Sandra L.
Electric lamp and discharge devices
Electrode and shield structures
Point source cathodes
H01J 130
Patent
active
057539979
ABSTRACT:
An electron emitter formed with a layer of diamond-like carbon having a diamond bond structure with an electrically active defect at an emission site. The electrically active defect acts like a very thin electron emitter with a very low work function and improved current characteristics, including an improved saturation current.
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Motorola Inc.
O'Shea Sandra L.
Parsons Eugene A.
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