Nanoscale Vacuum Diode Based on Thermionic Emission for High Temperature Operation

Vacuum diodes, based on field emission mechanisms, demonstrate a superior performance in high-temperature operations compared to solid-state devices. However, when considering low operating voltage and continuous miniaturization, the cathode is usually made into a tip structure and the gap between c...

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Main Authors: Zhihua Shen, Qiaoning Li, Xiao Wang, Jinshou Tian, Shengli Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Micromachines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/12/7/729