Vacuum Microelectronics

Summary

Titles

• Full Title: Vacuum Microelectronics

Notes

• VACUUM MICROELECTRONICS; CONTENTS; Preface; List of Contributors; 1. Historical Overview; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Shoulders' Proposal; 1.3 Groundbreaking Work; 1.4 Invention of Spindt Cathode; 1.5 Field Emitter Arrays; 1.6 New Cathode Materials; 1.7 Future; Dedication; References; 2 Technological Overview; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Promise and Reality; 2.3 Case Studies; 2.4 Outlook; References; 3 Theory of Field Emission; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 One-Dimensional Tunneling Theory: Metals; 3.3 Emission from Multi-Dimensional Structures; 3.4 Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References
• 4 Spindt Field Emitter Arrays4.1 Introduction; 4.2 A Brief History of the Spindt Cathode; 4.3 Fabrication Technology; 4.4 Performance; 4.5 Applications and Ongoing Developments; 4.6 Summary; Acknowledgments; References; 5 Silicon Field Emitter Arrays; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Fabrication of Silicon FEAs; 5.3 Free Electron Theory of Field Emission; 5.4 Emission Characterization of Silicon FEAs; 5.5 Local Circuit Elements; 5.6 Summary; Dedication; References; 6 Novel Cold Cathode Materials; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Diamond Emitters; 6.3 Carbon Nanotube Emitters; 6.4 Other Cold Cathodes
• 6.5 ConclusionReferences; 7 Field Emission Flat Panel Displays; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Field Emission Displays; 7.3 Other Display Technologies; 7.4 Summary; Institutions Involved in FED Commercialization; Acknowledgments; References; 8 Cold Cathode Microwave Devices; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Microwave Amplifiers; 8.3 Field Emitter Arrays; 8.4 Characteristics of FEA-Cathode Microwave Tubes; 8.5 Future Work; References; Index

Identifiers

• Isbns: 9780471224334; 0471224332; 9780471322443; 047132244X
• Oclc Number: (OCoLC)1229601520

Publication Statement

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Incorporated.

Physical Description

• Extent: 1 online resource

Table Of Contents

• VACUUM MICROELECTRONICS; CONTENTS; Preface; List of Contributors; 1. Historical Overview; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Shoulders' Proposal; 1.3 Groundbreaking Work; 1.4 Invention of Spindt Cathode; 1.5 Field Emitter Arrays; 1.6 New Cathode Materials; 1.7 Future; Dedication; References; 2 Technological Overview; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Promise and Reality; 2.3 Case Studies; 2.4 Outlook; References; 3 Theory of Field Emission; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 One-Dimensional Tunneling Theory: Metals; 3.3 Emission from Multi-Dimensional Structures; 3.4 Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References
• 4 Spindt Field Emitter Arrays4.1 Introduction; 4.2 A Brief History of the Spindt Cathode; 4.3 Fabrication Technology; 4.4 Performance; 4.5 Applications and Ongoing Developments; 4.6 Summary; Acknowledgments; References; 5 Silicon Field Emitter Arrays; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Fabrication of Silicon FEAs; 5.3 Free Electron Theory of Field Emission; 5.4 Emission Characterization of Silicon FEAs; 5.5 Local Circuit Elements; 5.6 Summary; Dedication; References; 6 Novel Cold Cathode Materials; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Diamond Emitters; 6.3 Carbon Nanotube Emitters; 6.4 Other Cold Cathodes
• 6.5 ConclusionReferences; 7 Field Emission Flat Panel Displays; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Field Emission Displays; 7.3 Other Display Technologies; 7.4 Summary; Institutions Involved in FED Commercialization; Acknowledgments; References; 8 Cold Cathode Microwave Devices; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Microwave Amplifiers; 8.3 Field Emitter Arrays; 8.4 Characteristics of FEA-Cathode Microwave Tubes; 8.5 Future Work; References; Index

Summary

• Expert coverage of vacuum microelectronics-principles, devices, and applications. The field of vacuum microelectronics has advanced so swiftly that commercial devices are being fabricated, and applications are being developed in displays, wireless communications, spacecraft, and electronics for use in harsh environments. It is a rapidly evolving, interdisciplinary field encompassing electrical engineering, materials science, vacuum engineering, and applied physics.

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