Abstract: A novel process is disclosed in which an insulating layer is formed on a N type semiconductor substrate and an array of apertures is formed through the insulating layer to expose the substrate. A film of substantially intrinsic polycrystalline silicon is deposited over the insulating layer and the exposed substrate surfaces. A masking layer having a plurality of interconnecting members is formed photolithographically on the film, the members defining an array of openings in substantial registration with the apertures. A P type doping element, such as boron, is diffused laterally into the intrinsic film beneath each masking member and is simultaneously diffused into the substrate to form a plurality of PN junctions. The lateral diffusion is controlled so that the undoped regions underlying each of the masking elements have a width less than the width of the masking elements.

Abstract: A target for vidicons and image intensifier tubes include a potential barrier less than about 1500 A from an input signal sensing surface. The targets also include various passivation means for stabilizing the energy level configuration along the input signal sensing surface by substantially fixing the valence or conduction band along that surface relative to the Fermi level.

Abstract: An imaging device such as silicon vidicon has a wafer of single crystal semiconductor material having an input sensing region and a charge storage region. A potential barrier is included for controlling the blooming within the sensing region, and a passivation layer is provided for stabilizing the blooming characteristics. A coating, preferably zirconium oxide, is deposited on the passivation layer to combine with the passivation layer to form an anti-reflection region for enhancing the quantum efficiency of the device. The anti-reflection region has an optical thickness substantially equal to an odd multiple of a quarter of a wavelength of light incident on the device.

Abstract: A photocathode is formed by depositing a film of tellurium on a conductive base and then sensitizing the tellurium with at least two different alkali metals such as cesium and potassium or sodium and potassium. The photocathode has high sensitivity in the ultraviolet region and is substantially insensitive to solar radiation through the earth's atmosphere. Such a photocathode is useful in "solar-blind" detectors.

Abstract: A vacuum envelope contains a photoconductive target at one end and a tubular anode electrode having light scattering properties. Light is uniformly reflected onto the target by the anode electrode from a light source mounted on the other end of the tube, outside the evacuated envelope. This uniform illumination tends to reduce build-up and decay lags at low level operating conditions. The light source is removably secured to the tube on a ceramic board incorporating an electric circuit connected to the light source for adjusting and controlling the bias light intensity.

Abstract: The apparatus for applying a bead of sealing material to a sealing surface of various size cathode-ray tube funnels comprises two stations. Each station is automatically adaptable for receiving different size cathode-ray tube funnels and includes means for raising and lowering the funnel. Included is a carriage moveable between the two stations. The carriage has means for distributing a bead of sealing material and means for vertically locating the position of a tube funnel.

Abstract: An improvement is provided in an apertured mask type color picture tube having a substantially flat faceplate, a cathodoluminescent screen on the faceplate, a corrugated apertured mask adjacent the screen and electron gun means for producing and directing a plurality of electron beams through the mask to impinge upon the screen. The mask corrugations are substantially parallel and extend in a first direction with the varying corrugated waveform extending in a second direction. The mask includes an aperture width and/or an aperture-to-aperture spacing variation in the second direction which is a function of mask-to-screen spacing.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improvement in an apertured mask type color picture tube having a faceplate, a cathodoluminescent screen on the faceplate, a corrugated apertured mask adjacent the screen and an electron gun means for producing and directing a plurality of electron beams through the mask to impinge upon the screen. The mask is constructed by first forming the apertures therein and thereafter forming the mask in a corrugated shape. Aperture width in the apertured but unformed mask is adjusted to compensate for stretching and compression of the mask occurring during formation of the mask into a corrugated shape. Therefore, the corrugated mask is substantially free of aperture width variation from that desired caused by forming the mask in a corrugated shape.

Abstract: A chain of planar dynodes is divided into two groups which are spaced from and substantially parallel to each other. A cathode which is capable of emitting electrons upon ion bombardment is at one end of the dynode chain. An envelope encloses the dynodes and the cathode. Also enclosed by the envelope are a plurality of shields. Each shield is located so as to prevent gas ions, present within the envelope, from striking the dynodes, while allowing the ions to strike the cathode.

Abstract: The electron multiplier device is operable in a substantial vacuum and comprises a cathode which emits electrons upon ion bombardment and an electron multiplier section adjacent the cathode for multiplying electrons emitted from the cathode. An output target surface is partially interposed in the path of the electrons near the output of the multiplier. A portion of the electrons released by the multiplier strike the output target surface causing ions to be emitted therefrom. The ions then feed back and bombard the cathode causing it to release more electrons, which in turn are multiplied thereby providing a buildup of electrons leaving the multiplier output. The output electrons may be controlled by an electron control section aligned with the multiplier near its output end.

Abstract: A horizontal sync signal simultaneously addresses a second counter and a first memory addressing circuit comprising a frequency multiplier connected to a first counter. The output of the first counter addresses the first memory. A comparator compares the outputs from the first memory and the second counter, and generates an output which may be compensated if necessary to subsequently assure proper sequencing of the display device. The comparator output addresses a second memory. Outputs from the second memory and the second counter are combined in an adder and the summation thereof are fed into a subtractor along with the output of the first memory. The output of the subtractor is fed into a binary-to-decimal converter which in turn feeds a row electrode driver circuit.

Abstract: Uniform cathode-to-grid spacing in an electron gun including a plurality of cathodes is provided by first, inserting a metal strip and a confronting plastic strip on the cathode side of a grid. The sum of the thicknesses of the two strips is the desired cathode-to-grid spacing. Next, the cathodes are moved until the cathodes press against one of the strips. The cathodes now are affixed relative to the grid. Thereafter, one of the strips not in contact with the cathodes is withdrawn. Finally, the other strip is withdrawn.

Abstract: An evacuated envelope has a rectangular display section and a gun section at one edge of the display section. The display section includes front and back walls which are generally rectangular, in closely spaced, parallel relation, and a plurality of spaced, parallel support walls between the front and back walls forming a plurality of parallel channels. At one side of the display section is at least one keying channel which extends parallel to the channels of the display section. The gun section extends across one end of the channels and includes therein gun structure which will direct electrons into the channels.

Abstract: The tube includes an improved shadow mask contoured with step risers therein separating active portions of the mask. The risers are aligned with electron beam paths within the tube.

Abstract: A cathode device which employs regenerative ion feedback for sustained electron emission includes an enclosure filled with inert gas. A cathode, an electron multiplier region, and an ion interaction region are disposed in consecutive order within the enclosure with the interaction region being positioned at the output of the electron multiplier region. Means are provided for controlling the magnitude of ion feedback to the cathode whereby the feedback loop gain of the device can be caused to be either greater than, or less than, unity. The cathode device is useful in a cathodoluminescent cell which further includes an electron accelerating region and a cathodoluminescent screen. A plurality of these cathodoluminescent cells can be arranged so as to constitute an image display device. Disclosed also is a method of operating the cathode device and image display device.

Abstract: A cathode-ray tube of the vertical line screen, slit apertured mask type includes a mask wherein the horizontal curvature of the mask is made greater than that suggested by the prior art for similar type tubes. Because of the added curvature, the degree of electron beam misregister caused by mask doming is reduced. To obtain acceptable packing of the screen lines, the horizontal center-to-center spacing between adjacent apertures in the mask are varied in relation to the difference in mask-to-screen spacing with respect to the prior art. The additional mask curvature need not necessarily be in a single arch but also may take the form of parallel extending corrugations in the mask.

Abstract: A mercury arc lamp envelope is made of high purity synthetic fused silica which contains total metallic impurities of less than one part per million by weight and OH radical content of less than five parts per million by weight. Lamps having envelopes made from this material show little or no devitrification after 1000 hours of operation.

Abstract: A body of electrically insulating material is provided with a plurality of apertures extending between two surfaces thereof to accommodate an equal number of electrically conductive pins extending from the tube. One of the surfaces of the body of the base is recessed at the location of one of the apertures. The recess communicates with at least one elongated cavity adjacent the associated aperture. The cavity extends at least partially between the two surfaces of the body. The assembly includes an electrically insulative elastic gasket disposed within the recess. A first portion of the gasket is preferably of tubular shape and has greater length than the depth of the recess. The longitudinal axis of the first portion is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the associated aperture. A second portion of the gasket generally matches the shape of the recess in the base body. A third portion of the gasket is seated in the body cavity for maintaining the position of the gasket relative to the body.

Abstract: An evacuated envelope has a rectangular display section and a gun section at one edge of the display section. The display section includes front and back walls which are generally rectangular, in closely spaced, parallel relation, and a plurality of spaced, parallel support walls between the front and back walls forming a plurality of parallel channels. The gun section extends across one end of the channels and includes therein gun structure which will direct electrons into the channels. In each of the channels is a beam guide which confines the electrons in a beam and guides the beam along the length of the channel. The beam guide also includes means for selectively deflecting the electron beam out of the guide at selective points along the guide so that beam will impinge upon a phosphor screen along the inner surface of the front wall.

Abstract: An electron emissive surface portion on one of a series of electrodes includes a cross-sectional contour substantially characterized by a superimposed undulating line of curvature which includes a plurality of interconnected arcuate regions.