Preliminary Investigation into the Development of Hardening Devices Using Vacuum Microelectronic Technology

Abstract

Recently there has been a resurgence of interest in the vacuum valve. Manufacturing capabilities in the area of semiconductor microelectronic devices have paved the way for the emergence of vacuum microelectronic (VuE) technology. The possibility of these new devices becoming a robust, high-speed alternative to solid-state electronics has caught the interest of the system hardening community. The most fundamental question asked is whether or not these field emission devices can be incorporated into electronic systems as limiters-the most basic hardening device for in-band front-door hardening. This investigation shows that not only is it possible for these devices to be developed into an alternative to conventional semiconductor limiters, but there may also be marked operational advantages.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA258009

Entities

People

  • Chance M. Glenn

Organizations

  • Harry Diamond Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Composite Materials
  • Diagrams
  • Electric Fields
  • Electronics Laboratories
  • Electrons
  • Emission
  • Emitters
  • Energy Bands
  • Eutectic Composites
  • Fabrication
  • Field Emission
  • Geometry
  • Military Research
  • Pin Diodes
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Semiconductors
  • Solid State Electronics

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics