摘要 |
<p>A plurality of field emitters (52) in the form of hollow, upstanding pointed cones or pyramids formed by a molding process extend from a surface of an electrically conductive layer (38, 40, 42). An electrically conductive mesh (44) is adhered to an opposite surface of the conductive layer by a high temperature brazing process in electrical connection with the conductive layer. The mesh provides a strong metal base with good thermal conductivity for mounting. Additional elements such as a gate (54) and anode structure (56) may be formed on the conductive layer in alignment with the field emitters to form a field emitting triode array or the like.</p> |