公开(公告)号：US06169528A

公开(公告)日：2001-01-02

申请号：US08689656

申请日：1996-08-13

Applicant: Takahiro Oguchi ,  Hidetoshi Suzuki ,  Kunihiro Sakai ,  Takamasa Sakuragi ,  Yasuyuki Todokoro

Inventor： Takahiro Oguchi ,  Hidetoshi Suzuki ,  Kunihiro Sakai ,  Takamasa Sakuragi ,  Yasuyuki Todokoro

IPC: G09G322

CPC classification number: G09G3/2011 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G09G3/2014 ,  G09G3/22 ,  G09G2310/027 ,  G09G2310/0272 ,  G09G2310/0275 ,  G09G2320/0223 ,  H01J2201/30403 ,  H01J2201/3165 ,  H01J2329/00

Abstract: In order to prevent voltage drops across the wiring resistances in a multi-electron source having a plurality of electron emitters wired in the form of a matrix through a plurality of data wiring layers and a plurality of scanning wiring layers, a constant current signal is output to each data wiring layer. At this time, each non-selected data wiring layer tends to be set at a high impedance and vary in potential, resulting in an abnormal turn-on operation or an electron orbit shift. A driving circuit for solving this problem is provided. A switch for switching a constant current output unit for outputting a constant current regardless of the impedance of a signal output destination, and a constant voltage output unit for outputting a constant voltage regardless of the impedance of a signal output destination is connected to each data wiring layer. For example, a constant-current circuit (17) as a current output unit always outputs the same current (I1 to In) to a switch (30). A pulse width signal (PW1 to PWn) from a pulse-width modulation circuit (7) serves to switch the mode of outputting a current (I1 to In) to a data wiring layer (Dy1 to Dyn) and the mode of fixing a data wiring layer to voltage GND.

Abstract translation: 为了防止具有通过多个数据布线层和多​​个扫描布线层以矩阵形式布线的多个电子发射体的多电子源中的布线电阻之间的电压降，输出恒定电流信号 到每个数据布线层。 此时，每个未选择的数据布线层倾向于设置为高阻抗并且电位变化，导致异常接通操作或电子轨道偏移。 提供了解决这个问题的驱动电路。 用于切换用于输出恒定电流的恒定电流输出单元的开关，而不管信号输出目的地的阻抗如何，以及用于输出恒定电压而不管信号输出目的地的阻抗的恒定电压输出单元连接到每个数据布线 层。 例如，作为电流输出单元的恒流电路（17）总是向开关（30）输出相同的电流（I1〜In）。 来自脉冲宽度调制电路（7）的脉冲宽度信号（PW1〜PWn）用于将输出电流（I1〜In）的模式切换为数据布线层（Dy1〜Dyn）和固定数据的方式 接线层到电压GND。

公开(公告)号：US6165374A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-26

申请号：US354529

申请日：1999-07-15

Applicant: David A. Cathey ,  Kevin Tjaden

Inventor： David A. Cathey ,  Kevin Tjaden

IPC: H01J9/02 ,  B44C1/22 ,  H01L21/00

CPC classification number: H01J9/025 ,  H01J2201/30403

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.

Abstract translation: 一种制造尖锐凹凸的方法。 提供了具有设置在其上的掩模层的基板，并且在该掩模层的上方布置一层微球。 微球用于图案化掩模层。 选择性地去除掩模层的一部分，从而形成圆形掩模。 基板被各向同性地蚀刻，从而产生尖锐的凹凸。

公开(公告)号：US6100627A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-08

申请号：US869465

申请日：1997-06-05

Applicant: Corrado Carretti ,  Bruno Ferrario

Inventor： Corrado Carretti ,  Bruno Ferrario

IPC: C22C14/00 ,  C22C16/00 ,  H01J7/14 ,  H01J7/18 ,  H01J9/26 ,  H01J9/38 ,  H01J9/39 ,  H01J17/24 ,  H01J29/94 ,  H01J31/12 ,  H01J1/02 ,  H01J1/62 ,  H01J17/22 ,  H01J63/04

CPC classification number: H01J7/183 ,  H01J29/94 ,  H01J7/18 ,  H01J2201/30403 ,  H01J2329/00

Abstract: A Field Emitter Device (FED) having a substantially reducing atmosphere is described. The atmosphere in a FED can be maintained substantially free of oxidizing gases and includes a partial pressure of hydrogen between about 1.times.10.sup.-7 millibar (mbar) and 1.times.10.sup.-3 mbar. In one embodiment, a non-evaporable getter material previously charged with hydrogen gas is placed inside the FED before the FED is sealed. The non-evaporable getter material can be charged by exposure to hydrogen gas at a pressure between about 1.times.10.sup.-4 and about 2 bar. Subsequently, the components forming the FED are sealed, and the FED is evacuated and hermetically sealed to the outside atmosphere.

Abstract translation: 描述了具有显着降低的气氛的场发射器装置（FED）。 FED中的气氛可以基本上不含氧化气体，并且包括在约1×10-7毫巴（mbar）至1×10-3毫巴之间的氢气分压。 在一个实施例中，在FED密封之前，预先装入氢气的非蒸发性吸气剂材料放置在FED的内部。 可以在约1×10 -4至约2巴之间的压力下暴露于氢气来对非蒸发性吸气材料进行充电。 随后，将形成FED的部件密封，将FED抽真空并密封到外部气氛。

公开(公告)号：US6042443A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-28

申请号：US321509

申请日：1999-05-27

Applicant: Sergio Carella ,  Claudio Boffito

Inventor： Sergio Carella ,  Claudio Boffito

IPC: H01J7/18 ,  H01J9/39 ,  H01J29/94 ,  H01J31/12 ,  H01J9/385

CPC classification number: H01J9/39 ,  H01J29/94 ,  H01J7/183 ,  H01J2201/30403 ,  H01J2209/385 ,  H01J2329/00

Abstract: A process for producing a field emitter flat display includes providing a supported porous layer of a non-evaporable getter material by depositing the non-evaporable getter material on a substrate followed by sintering the deposited material. The substrate having the porous layer of non-evaporable getter material thereon is then housed in an inner space defined by opposing plates. The inner space is then evacuated and hermetically sealed. The non-evaporable getter material is preferably deposited by preparing a suspension of non-evaporable getter material particles in a suspending medium, coating a surface of a substrate with the suspension by, e.g., spraying, and sintering the coating.

Abstract translation: 制造场致发射体平面显示器的方法包括通过将不可蒸发的吸气剂材料沉积在基底上，然后烧结沉积的材料来提供不可蒸发的吸气剂材料的支撑多孔层。 然后将具有其上的不可蒸发的吸气剂材料的多孔层的基底容纳在由相对的板限定的内部空间中。 然后将内部空间抽真空并密封。 非蒸发性吸气剂材料优选通过将悬浮介质中的非蒸发性吸气材料颗粒的悬浮液制备而沉积，通过例如喷涂和烧结涂层将悬浮液的表面涂覆在基材表面上。

公开(公告)号：US6028575A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-22

申请号：US689658

申请日：1996-08-13

Applicant: Yasuyuki Todokoro ,  Hidetoshi Suzuki

Inventor： Yasuyuki Todokoro ,  Hidetoshi Suzuki

IPC: G09G3/20 ,  G09G3/22 ,  H01J1/316

CPC classification number: G09G3/2011 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G09G3/2014 ,  G09G3/22 ,  G09G2310/027 ,  G09G2310/0275 ,  G09G2320/0223 ,  H01J2201/30403 ,  H01J2201/3165 ,  H01J2329/00

Abstract: In order to cause a multi-electron source having electron emitters wired in the form of a matrix to emit electrons without any variations, there is provided an electron generating device including a multi-electron source (601) having a plurality of electron emitters (1002) wired in the form of a matrix through a plurality of data wiring layers (1004) and a plurality of scanning wiring layers (1003), and a driving circuit for driving the multi-electron source (601), the driving circuit including a first driving means (603) for applying a first voltage (Vs) to a scanning wiring layer to which an electron emitter which is to emit electrons is connected, and applying a second voltage (Vns) to a scanning wiring layer to which an electron emitter which is not to emit electrons is connected, and a second driving means (602) for applying a third voltage (Ve) to a data wiring layer to which an electron emitter which is to emit electrons is connected, and applying a fourth voltage (Vg) to a data wiring layer to which an electron emitter which is not to emit electrons is connected, wherein the second voltage (Vns) is substantially equal to the third voltage (Ve).

公开(公告)号：US6019657A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-01

申请号：US183601

申请日：1998-10-29

Applicant: Kishore K. Chakvorty ,  Swayambu Ramani

Inventor： Kishore K. Chakvorty ,  Swayambu Ramani

IPC: H01J1/30 ,  H01J3/02 ,  H01J9/02 ,  H01J9/14 ,  H01J29/04 ,  H01J31/12

CPC classification number: H01J3/022 ,  H01J1/30 ,  H01J9/025 ,  H01J9/14 ,  H01J2201/30403 ,  H01J2329/00

Abstract: A flat panel display and a method for forming a flat panel display. In one embodiment, the flat panel display includes a cathodic structure which is formed within an active area on a backplate. The cathodic structure includes a row metal composed of strips of aluminum overlain by a layer of cladding material. The use of aluminum and cladding material to form row metal gives row metal segments which are highly conductive due to the high conductivity of aluminum. By using a suitable cladding material and processing steps, a bond between the aluminum and the cladding material is formed which has good electrical conductivity. In one embodiment, tantalum is used as a cladding material. Tantalum forms a bond with the overlying resistive layer which has good electrical conductivity. Thus, the resulting structure has very high electrical conductivity through the aluminum layer and high conductivity into the resistive layer.

Abstract translation: 平板显示器和平板显示器的形成方法。 在一个实施例中，平板显示器包括形成在背板上的有效区域内的阴极结构。 阴极结构包括由覆盖材料层覆盖的铝条构成的行金属。 使用铝和包层材料形成行金属，由于铝的高导电性而导致高导电性的行金属片段。 通过使用合适的覆层材料和加工步骤，形成铝和包层材料之间的结合，其具有良好的导电性。 在一个实施例中，钽用作包层材料。 钽与具有良好导电性的上覆电阻层形成键。 因此，所得到的结构通过铝层具有非常高的导电性，并且在电阻层中具有高导电性。

公开(公告)号：US5903092A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-11

申请号：US443320

申请日：1995-05-17

Applicant: Yoshiaki Akama

Inventor： Yoshiaki Akama

IPC: H01J1/304 ,  H01J9/02 ,  H01J1/00

CPC classification number: H01J9/022 ,  H01J1/304 ,  H01J2201/30403 ,  H01J2329/00

Abstract: A device comprising a conductor and an emitter electrode for emitting electrons formed on the conductor, the emitter electrode including a mass of a plurality of columnar crystals each containing .beta.-tungsten and having a sharpened tip end portion for emitting electrons, the plurality of columnar crystals being put in contact with one another.

Abstract translation: 一种包括用于发射形成在导体上的电子的导体和发射电极的装置，发射电极包括多个柱状晶体的质量，每个柱状晶体包含β-钨，并且具有用于发射电子的尖锐尖端部分，多个柱状晶体 互相接触。

公开(公告)号：US5894188A

公开(公告)日：1999-04-13

申请号：US932318

申请日：1997-09-17

Applicant: Kishore K. Chakvorty ,  Swayambu Ramani

Inventor： Kishore K. Chakvorty ,  Swayambu Ramani

IPC: H01J1/30 ,  H01J3/02 ,  H01J9/02 ,  H01J9/14 ,  H01J29/04 ,  H01J31/12 ,  H01J1/02

CPC classification number: H01J3/022 ,  H01J1/30 ,  H01J9/025 ,  H01J9/14 ,  H01J2201/30403 ,  H01J2329/00

Abstract: A flat panel display and a method for forming a flat panel display. In one embodiment, the flat panel display includes a cathodic structure which is formed within an active area on a backplate. The cathodic structure includes a row metal composed of strips of aluminum overlain by a layer of cladding material. The use of aluminum and cladding material to form row metal gives row metal segments which are highly conductive due to the high conductivity of aluminum. By using a suitable cladding material and processing steps, a bond between the aluminum and the cladding material is formed which has good electrical conductivity. In one embodiment, tantalum is used as a cladding material. Tantalum forms a bond with the overlying resistive layer which has good electrical conductivity. Thus, the resulting structure has very high electrical conductivity through the aluminum layer and high conductivity into the resistive layer.

公开(公告)号：US5861707A

公开(公告)日：1999-01-19

申请号：US482584

申请日：1995-06-07

Applicant: Nalin Kumar

Inventor： Nalin Kumar

IPC: H01J1/304 ,  H01J9/02 ,  H01J1/02 ,  H01J1/14

CPC classification number: H01J1/304 ,  H01J1/3042 ,  H01J9/025 ,  H01J2201/30403 ,  H01J2201/30457

Abstract: A field emitter including an exposed wide band gap emission area in contact with and protruding from a planar surface of a conductive metal, and a method of making is disclosed. Suitable wide band gap materials (2.5-7.0 electron-volts) include diamond, aluminum-nitride and gallium-nitride; suitable conductive metals include titanium, tungsten, gold and graphite. The method includes disposing the wide band gap material on a substrate, disposing the conductive metal on the wide band gap material, and etching the conductive metal to expose wide band gap emission areas. The emission areas are well suited for large area flat panel displays.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括与导电金属的平坦表面接触并从导电金属的平坦表面突出的暴露的宽带隙发射区域的场致发射体。 合适的宽带隙材料（2.5-7.0电子伏特）包括金刚石，氮化铝和氮化镓; 合适的导电金属包括钛，钨，金和石墨。 该方法包括将宽带隙材料设置在基板上，将导电金属设置在宽带隙材料上，蚀刻导电金属以暴露宽带隙发射区域。 发射区域非常适合大面积平板显示器。

公开(公告)号：US5851669A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-22

申请号：US446392

申请日：1995-05-22

Applicant: John M. Macaulay ,  Peter C. Searson ,  Robert M. Duboc, Jr. ,  Christopher J. Spindt

Inventor： John M. Macaulay ,  Peter C. Searson ,  Robert M. Duboc, Jr. ,  Christopher J. Spindt

IPC: H01J1/304 ,  H01J3/02 ,  H01J9/02 ,  D02C3/00

CPC classification number: B82Y10/00 ,  H01J1/3042 ,  H01J3/022 ,  H01J9/025 ,  H01J2201/30403 ,  H01J2201/30457 ,  H01J2201/319 ,  Y10T428/2973 ,  Y10T428/298

Abstract: A field-emission structure suitable for large-area flat-panel televisions centers around an insulating porous layer that overlies a lower conductive region situated over insulating material of a supporting substrate. Electron-emissive filaments occupy pores extending through the porous layer. A conductive gate layer through which openings extend at locations centered on the filaments typically overlies the porous layer. Cavities are usually provided in the porous layer along its upper surface at locations likewise centered on the filaments.

Abstract translation: 适用于大面积平板电视的场致发射结构围绕位于位于支撑衬底的绝缘材料上的下导电区域的绝缘多孔层的周围。 电子发射细丝占据贯穿多孔层的孔。 导电栅极层，通过该导电栅极层在多孔层上覆盖位于中心的位置处的开口延伸。 通常在多孔层中沿其上表面设置同样以细丝为中心的位置。