公开(公告)号：EP0725415A2

公开(公告)日：1996-08-07

申请号：EP96300474.2

申请日：1996-01-24

Applicant: AT&T Corp.

Inventor： Jin, Sungho ,  Zhu, Wei ,  Kochanski, Gregory P.

IPC: H01J9/02

CPC classification number: H01J9/025 ,  H01J23/06 ,  H01J2201/30403 ,  H01J2201/30457

Abstract: A field emission device is made by pre-activating ultra-fine diamond particles before applying them to the device substrate. This initial pre-activation increases manufacturing speed and reduces cost and reduces potential damage to the device substrate from exposure to high temperature hydrogen plasma.
A method for making an electron field emission device comprises the steps of:
   providing particles comprising diamonds;
   having said diamonds predominantly comprising diamonds having maximum dimensions in the range of 5-10,000 nm;
   exposing said particles to a plasma-containing hydrogen at a temperature in excess of 300°C;
   adhering said particles to a substrate having a conductive portion; and
   disposing an electrode adjacent said diamond particles.

Abstract translation: 通过在将它们施加到器件衬底之前预激活超细金刚石颗粒来制造场致发射器件。 这种初始预激活增加了制造速度并且降低了成本并减少了暴露于高温氢等离子体对器件衬底的潜在损害。 一种制造电子场发射装置的方法包括以下步骤：提供包括金刚石的颗粒; 具有主要包含最大尺寸在5-10,000nm范围内的金刚石的金刚石; 在超过300℃的温度下将所述颗粒暴露于含等离子体的氢气中; 将所述颗粒粘附到具有导电部分的基材上; 并且将电极设置在所述金刚石颗粒附近

公开(公告)号：EP0709870A1

公开(公告)日：1996-05-01

申请号：EP95307421.8

申请日：1995-10-18

Applicant: AT&T Corp.

Inventor： Jin, Sungho ,  Zhu, Wei ,  Kochanski, Gregory Peter

IPC: H01J9/02

CPC classification number: H01J9/025 ,  H01J2201/30403 ,  H01J2201/30457

Abstract: Enhanced field emitters are made by coating particulate substrates with low voltage emissive material such as defect-rich diamond. These methods permit the advantageous, low-cost combination of low voltage emission with sharp-featured geometry.

Abstract translation: 如富缺陷金刚石：增强场致发射体是由具有低电压发射材料涂覆颗粒基质制成。 这些方法允许低电压发射的具有尖锐功能几何形状是有利的，低成本的组合。

公开(公告)号：EP0676084A1

公开(公告)日：1995-10-11

申请号：EP94905334.0

申请日：1993-12-06

Applicant: Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation

Inventor： KUMAR, Nalin ,  XIE, Chenggang

IPC: H01J1 ,  H01J9 ,  H01J29 ,  H01J31 ,  H01J63

CPC classification number: H01J63/06 ,  H01J1/304 ,  H01J1/3042 ,  H01J9/027 ,  H01J31/127 ,  H01J2201/30457 ,  H01J2201/319 ,  H01J2329/8625

Abstract: A flat panel display for displaying visual information includes a plurality of corresponding light-emitting anodes (130), and field-emission cathodes (170), each of the anodes emitting light in response to emission from each of the corresponding cathodes, each of the cathodes (170) including a layer of low work function material having a relatively flat emission surface of a plurality of distributed localized electron emission sites and a grid assembly (102) interposed between the corresponding anodes (130) and cathodes (170) to thereby control emission levels to the anodes from the corresponding cathodes.

公开(公告)号：EP0675519A1

公开(公告)日：1995-10-04

申请号：EP95301878.5

申请日：1995-03-21

Applicant: AT&T Corp.

Inventor： Eom, Chang-Beom ,  Jin, Sungho ,  Kochanski, Gregory Peter ,  McCormack, Mark Thomas ,  Wong, Yiu-Huen

IPC: H01J31/12

CPC classification number: H01J1/3042 ,  H01J2201/30403 ,  H01J2201/30457

Abstract: A novel and advantageous cathode structure for a field emission display apparatus is disclosed. A given pixel comprises a multiplicity of spaced apart emitter bodies (147) on a support (141). A given emitter body comprises diamond and/or rare earth boride, and has a relatively sharp geometrical feature that facilitates electron emission from the emitter body. Exemplarily the emitter body comprises in situ grown diamond, or it comprises a pre-existing diamond particle that was placed on the support. Such emitter bodies generally can be provided easily and at low cost, and typically have naturally occurring sharp geometrical features such as points and edges. We have also discovered that appropriately grown rare earth boride films of thickness 30 nm or less may substantially improve electron emission from emitter bodies, and some preferred embodiments of the invention comprise a cathode structure that comprises a thin layer of, e.g., LaB₆ on the emitter bodies. Exemplary methods of making cathodes according to the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于场发射显示装置的新型和有利的阴极结构。 给定像素包括在支撑件（141）上的多个间隔开的发射体（147）。 给定的发射体包括金刚石和/或稀土硼化物，并且具有相对尖锐的几何特征，其有助于发射体的电子发射。 示例性地，发射器体包括原位生长的金刚石，或者其包括放置在支撑体上的预先存在的金刚石颗粒。 这样的发射体通常可以容易地并且以低成本提供，并且通常具有天然存在的尖锐几何特征，例如点和边缘。 我们还发现，适当生长厚度为30nm或更小的稀土硼化物膜可以显着地改善发射体的电子发射，并且本发明的一些优选实施例包括阴极结构，其包括例如发射极上的LaB6的薄层 身体。 还公开了制备根据本发明的阴极的示例性方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2012018401A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-09

申请号：PCT/US2011/001390

申请日：2011-08-05

Applicant: LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC ,  SHURTER, Roger, Philips ,  DEVLIN, David, James ,  MOODY, Nathan, Andrew ,  TACCETTI, Jose, Martin ,  RUSSELL, Steven, John

Inventor： SHURTER, Roger, Philips ,  DEVLIN, David, James ,  MOODY, Nathan, Andrew ,  TACCETTI, Jose, Martin ,  RUSSELL, Steven, John

IPC: H01L27/095 ,  B82B1/00

CPC classification number: H01J1/304 ,  H01J2201/30446 ,  H01J2201/30457 ,  H01J2201/30469

Abstract: An electron source includes a back contact surface having a means for attaching a power source to the back contact surface. The electron source also includes a layer comprising platinum in direct contact with the back contact surface, a composite layer of single-walled carbon nanotubes embedded in platinum in direct contact with the layer comprising platinum. The electron source also includes a nanocrystalline diamond layer in direct contact with the composite layer. The nanocrystalline diamond layer is doped with boron. A portion of the back contact surface is removed to reveal the underlying platinum. The electron source is contained in an evacuable container.

Abstract translation: 电子源包括具有用于将电源附接到后接触表面的装置的后接触表面。 电子源还包括包含与背接触表面直接接触的铂的层，嵌入铂中的与包含铂的层直接接触的单壁碳纳米管的复合层。 电子源还包括与复合层直接接触的纳米晶体金刚石层。 纳米晶金刚石层掺杂有硼。 背部接触表面的一部分被去除以露出下面的铂。 电子源包含在可抽真空的容器中。

公开(公告)号：WO2008024453A3

公开(公告)日：2008-04-10

申请号：PCT/US2007018677

申请日：2007-08-22

Applicant: SUNG CHIEN-MIN

Inventor： SUNG CHIEN-MIN

IPC: H01J9/04

CPC classification number: H01J1/304 ,  H01J2201/30457 ,  H01J2201/30469 ,  H01J2201/30476 ,  H02N11/002

Abstract: Diamond-like carbon based energy conversion devices and methods of making and using the same which have improved conversion efficiencies and increased reliability. Such a device may include a cathode (25) having a base member (60) with a layer of diamond-like carbon material (5) coated over at least a portion thereof, an intermediate member (55) electrically coupled to the diamond-like carbon material (5), the intermediate member (55) including a plurality of carbon structures coated with a layer of an insulating material, and an anode (30) electrically coupled to the intermediate member (55) opposite the diamond-like carbon material.

Abstract translation: 类金刚石碳的能量转换装置及其制造和使用方法，其具有改进的转换效率和增加的可靠性。 这种装置可以包括阴极（25），阴极（25）具有在其至少一部分上涂覆有金刚石状碳材料层（5）的基底构件（60），电连接到金刚石状的中间构件 碳材料（5），包括涂覆有绝缘材料层的多个碳结构的中间构件（55）和与金刚石状碳材料相对的中间构件（55）电连接的阳极（30）。

公开(公告)号：WO2005001871A3

公开(公告)日：2005-11-24

申请号：PCT/US2004018641

申请日：2004-06-09

Applicant: SUNG CHIEN-MIN

Inventor： SUNG CHIEN-MIN

IPC: C01B31/06 ,  H01J20060101 ,  H01J1/02 ,  H01J1/14 ,  H01J1/16 ,  H01J1/304 ,  H01J9/02

CPC classification number: H01J1/304 ,  C01B32/25 ,  H01J1/3048 ,  H01J9/025 ,  H01J2201/30446 ,  H01J2201/30457

Abstract: An amorphous diamond material (5) and an intermediate member (55) coupled between the cathode (25) and an anode (30). The amorphous diamond material (5) can have at least about 90 % carbon atoms with at least about 20 % of the carbon atoms bonded in a distorted tetrahedral coordination. The amorphous diamond coating (5) has an energy input surface (10) in contact with a base member of the cathode (25) and an electron emission surface (15) opposite the energy input surface (10). The electron emission surface (15) can have an asperity height of from about 10 to about 1,000 nanometers and is capable of emitting electrons upon input of a sufficient amount of energy. The intermediate member (55) can be coupled to the electron emission surface (15) of the amorphous diamond coating (5) such that An amorphous diamond electrical generator having a cathode (25) at least partially coated with amorphous the intermediate member (55) has a thermal conductivity of less than about 100 W/mK and a resistivity of less than about 80 µohm-cm. at 20 °C. The amorphous diamond electrical generator is a thermionic emission device having improved electron emission properties.

Abstract translation: 非晶金刚石材料（5）和耦合在阴极（25）和阳极（30）之间的中间构件（55）。 无定形金刚石材料（5）可以具有至少约90％的碳原子，其中至少约20％的碳原子以扭曲的四面体配位键合。 无定形金刚石涂层（5）具有与阴极（25）的基底部件接触的能量输入表面（10）和与能量输入表面（10）相对的电子发射表面（15）。 电子发射表面（15）可以具有约10至约1000纳米的粗糙度高度，并且能够在输入足够量的能量时发射电子。 中间构件（55）可以耦合到无定形金刚石涂层（5）的电子发射表面（15），使得具有阴极（25）的非晶金刚石发电机至少部分地涂覆有中间构件（55）的非晶体， 具有小于约100W / mK的导热率和小于约80μohm-cm的电阻率。 在20℃。 非晶金刚石发电机是具有改善的电子发射特性的热电子发射装置。

公开(公告)号：WO2005076825A2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-25

申请号：PCT/US2005002613

申请日：2005-02-02

Applicant: CHEVRON USA INC ,  DAHL JEREMY E ,  CARLSON ROBERT M ,  LIU SHENGGAO

Inventor： DAHL JEREMY E ,  CARLSON ROBERT M ,  LIU SHENGGAO

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

CPC classification number: H01J1/3048 ,  H01J2201/30457

Abstract: Novel heterodiamondoid-containing field emission devices (FED's) are disclosed herein. In one embodiment of the present invention, the heteroatom of the heterodiamondoid comprises an electron-donating species (such as nitrogen) as part of the cathode or electron-emitting component of the field emission device.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了新型异二茂金属的场致发射器件（FED）。 在本发明的一个实施方案中，杂二环类物质的杂原子包括作为场致发射器件的阴极或电子发射成分的一部分的给电子物质（例如氮）。

公开(公告)号：WO2005001871A2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-06

申请号：PCT/US2004/018641

申请日：2004-06-09

Applicant: SUNG, Chien-Min

Inventor： SUNG, Chien-Min

IPC: H01J

CPC classification number: H01J1/304 ,  C01B32/25 ,  H01J1/3048 ,  H01J9/025 ,  H01J2201/30446 ,  H01J2201/30457

Abstract: An amorphous diamond material (5) and an intermediate member (55) coupled between the cathode (25) and an anode (30). The amorphous diamond material (5) can have at least about 90 % carbon atoms with at least about 20 % of the carbon atoms bonded in a distorted tetrahedral coordination. The amorphous diamond coating (5) has an energy input surface (10) in contact with a base member of the cathode (25) and an electron emission surface (15) opposite the energy input surface (10). The electron emission surface (15) can have an asperity height of from about 10 to about 1,000 nanometers and is capable of emitting electrons upon input of a sufficient amount of energy. The intermediate member (55) can be coupled to the electron emission surface (15) of the amorphous diamond coating (5) such that An amorphous diamond electrical generator having a cathode (25) at least partially coated with amorphous the intermediate member (55) has a thermal conductivity of less than about 100 W/mK and a resistivity of less than about 80 µΩ-cm. at 20 °C. The amorphous diamond electrical generator is a thermionic emission device having improved electron emission properties.

Abstract translation: 非晶金刚石材料（5）和耦合在阴极（25）和阳极（30）之间的中间构件（55）。 无定形金刚石材料（5）可具有至少约90％的碳原子，并且至少约20％的碳原子以扭曲的四面体配位键结合。 非晶金刚石涂层（5）具有与阴极（25）的基底构件接触的能量输入表面（10）和与能量输入表面（10）相对的电子发射表面（15）。 电子发射表面（15）可具有约10至约1,000纳米的凹凸高度并且能够在输入足够量的能量时发射电子。 中间部件（55）可以连接到非晶金刚石涂层（5）的电子发射表面（15），使得非晶金刚石电发生器具有至少部分涂有非晶态中间部件（55）的阴极（25） 具有小于约100W / mK的导热率和小于约80微欧姆 - 厘米的电阻率。 在20℃。 非晶金刚石电发生器是具有改进的电子发射性质的热电子发射器件。

公开(公告)号：WO02058139A3

公开(公告)日：2003-10-16

申请号：PCT/US0200506

申请日：2002-01-17

Applicant: CHEVRON USA INC ,  DAHL JEREMY E ,  CARLSON ROBERT M ,  LIU SHENGGAO

Inventor： DAHL JEREMY E ,  CARLSON ROBERT M ,  LIU SHENGGAO

IPC: H01L23/373 ,  C07C4/00 ,  C07C7/04 ,  C07C7/12 ,  C07C7/135 ,  C07C13/64 ,  C07C17/10 ,  C07C17/16 ,  C07C17/383 ,  C07C17/395 ,  C07C23/20 ,  C07C47/347 ,  C07C49/423 ,  C07C205/05 ,  C08G61/00 ,  C08G61/02 ,  C08G83/00 ,  C08L65/00

CPC classification number: H01J1/3048 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C07C4/00 ,  C07C7/04 ,  C07C7/12 ,  C07C7/135 ,  C07C13/64 ,  C07C17/10 ,  C07C17/16 ,  C07C17/383 ,  C07C17/395 ,  C07C23/20 ,  C07C47/347 ,  C07C49/423 ,  C07C205/05 ,  C07C2603/90 ,  C08G61/00 ,  C08G61/02 ,  C08G83/00 ,  C08L65/00 ,  H01J2201/30457 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00012

Abstract: Novel uses of diamondoid-containing materials in the field of microelectronics are disclosed. Embodiments include, but are not limited to, thermally conductive films in integrated circuit packaging, low-k dielectric layers in integrated circuit multilevel interconnects, thermally conductive adhesive films, thermally conductive films in thermoelectric cooling devices, passivation films for integrated circuit devices (ICs), and field emission cathodes. The diamondoids employed in the present invention may be selected from lower diamondoids, as well as the newly provided higher diamondoids, including substituted and unsubstituted diamondoids. The higher diamondoids include tetramantane, pentamantane, hexamantane, heptamantane, octamantane, nonamantane, decamantane, and undecamantane. The diamondoid-containing material may be fabricated as a diamondoid-containing polymer, a diamondoid-containing sintered ceramic, a diamondoid ceramic composite, a CVD diamondoid film, a self-assembled diamondoid film, and a diamondoid-fullerene composite.

Abstract translation: 公开了在微电子学领域中含有金刚石的材料的新用途。 实施例包括但不限于集成电路封装中的导热膜，集成电路多层互连中的低k电介质层，导热粘合剂膜，热电冷却装置中的导热膜，用于集成电路器件（IC）的钝化膜 和场致发射阴极。 本发明中使用的类金刚石可以选自下面的金刚石，以及新提供的更高的金刚石，包括取代和未取代的金刚石。 较高的类金刚石包括四聚烷，五金刚，六金刚，七金刚烷，八甲烷，非金刚烷，十烷金和十一烷。 含金刚石的材料可以制造为含有金刚石的聚合物，含金刚石的烧结陶瓷，金刚石陶瓷复合材料，CVD金刚石膜，自组装的金刚石膜和类金刚石 - 富勒烯复合材料。