Method of forming an array of emitter tips

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1999-07-15

2000-12-26

Gulakowski, Randy

Etching a substrate: processes

Forming or treating an article whose final configuration has...

216 42, B44C 122, H01L 2100

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ABSTRACT:
A method for fabricating sharp asperities. A substrate is provided which has a mask layer disposed thereon, and a layer of micro-spheres is disposed superjacent the mask layer. The micro-spheres are for patterning the mask layer. Portions of the mask layer are selectively removed, thereby forming circular masks. The substrate is isotropically etched, thereby creating sharp asperities.

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