Abstract: An field emitter array system (10) includes a housing (50). An emitter array (80) generates an electron beam and has multiple emitter elements (81) that are disposed within the housing (50). Each of the emitter elements has multiple activation connections (92).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 5, 2004
Date of Patent:
March 20, 2007
Assignee:
General Electric Company
Inventors:
Bruce M. Dunham, Colin R. Wilson, John Scott Price