Field Emitter Array RF Amplifier Development Project Phase One, Cathode Technology Development

Abstract

Fourth Quarterly R&D Status / Technical report for the Field Emitter Array RF Amplifier Development Project - Phase I, Cathode Technology Development. Progress in research and development continues at all sites. Efforts at standardization and improvement of processing techniques for columnar gated emitters are producing good results. MCNC's program continues at full speed with the smooth transition of project leadership. RF testing has shown modulation of a 0.36 GHz carrier signal by a field emitter device fabricated at MCNC. An improved RF test system has been designed, constructed, and is in use. Testing of columnar devices proceeds on an aggressive schedule. Field emission, Cold cathode, RF Amplifier.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA280336

Entities

People

  • Gary E. Mcguire
  • W. D. Palmer

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplifiers
  • Circuit Boards
  • Electric Fields
  • Electron Emission
  • Electron Tubes
  • Emission
  • Emitters
  • Fabrication
  • Field Emission
  • Geometry
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Modulation
  • Radio Frequency Amplifiers
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment

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  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Electronics Engineering