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US20040227447A1 US10/765,623 US76562304A US2004227447A1 US 20040227447 A1 US20040227447 A1 US 20040227447A1 US 76562304 A US76562304 A US 76562304A US 2004227447 A1 US2004227447 A1 US 2004227447A1
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  • the present invention relates in general to field emission display devices, and in particular, to the use of carbon nanotubes as field emitters in display applications.
  • Carbon nanotubes can be manufactured in volume having different dimensions (length and diameter), including single shell (single wall) or multiple shells (multiple walls).
  • a typical method mixes carbon nanotubes with an adhesive and then screen prints the mixture. This method has a lot of problems with the directionality of the nanotubes, their density in the adhesive material, and the resultant resolution of the display.
  • a triode structure must be built that is not obvious to be realized using such a screen printing method.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a substrate with embossed holes and carbon nanotubes deposited therein
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a substrate with embossed holes and carbon nanotubes deposited therein, wherein a metal layer has been added within the substrate;
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a display device configured in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a top view of holes embossed within a substrate
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a data processing system configured in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a flow diagram of a method for making a display device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the present invention utilizes embossed microstructures within a substrate, such as illustrated in FIG. 4.
  • FIG. 4 shows such embossed microstructure holes within a material.
  • Embossing may utilize a metal die and counter along with heat and pressure to reshape the surface of a material (paper, plastic, metal, wood, etc.). The result is a three-dimensional design which creates a sense of depth and contrast. This is sometimes referred to as “stamping,” but a roller can also emboss an image in a surface. Embossing raises an image or design out of the surface. Debossing (lowering) an image in the surface is another method used to achieve attractive visual effects.
  • the embossing can have different shapes and sizes, but for this disclosure, it will be assumed that such holes are round.
  • embossing techniques one can obtain a density of round openings of four or five holes in each ten micrometers, and the depth can be from very shallow to as deep as 20 to 30 micrometers.
  • the length of the carbon nanotubes in coordination with the diameter of the opening and the depth, one can use a number of techniques that exploit the long and narrow shapes of the carbon nanotubes to be inserted into the embossed holes in such a way that all nanotubes in a hole will be more or less parallel to the long axis of the hole.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates the result of such a process.
  • a substrate 100 which could be plastic, metal, semiconductor, glass, or any other type of solid material, has holes 102 embossed therein, and carbon nanotubes 101 have been deposited within each of the holes 102 .
  • a number of techniques can be utilized to direct the carbon nanotubes 101 into the embossed holes 102 . For example: shaking, vibrations, carbon nanotubes in a solution, spraying, electrophoresis, magnetic fields, electric fields, etc.
  • a film of carbon nanotubes can be deposited over the embossed holes 102 . Then, via shaking or vibration of the substrate 100 , the long carbon nanotubes 101 will fall into the holes 102 lengthwise.
  • the carbon nanotubes 201 can thereafter be fixed in the holes 202 with a solution 204 that partially fills each hole 202 .
  • the carbon nanotubes within each of the holes can then be cross-linked, for example by utilizing ultra violet energy, heat, or other means.
  • FIG. 2 also illustrates how to make a field emission cathode using such a technique.
  • a metal layer 203 is deposited on top of a substrate 200 .
  • a dielectric material 205 is deposited on the metal layer 203 , and holes 202 are embossed within the dielectric substrate 205 .
  • the carbon nanotubes 201 are deposited within each of the holes 202 so that they come in physical contact with the metal layer 203 .
  • a material 204 can be used to fix the carbon nanotubes 201 within each of the holes 202 .
  • a conductive gate layer 301 can then be deposited on the structure shown in FIG. 2, and an anode 302 comprising a substrate 303 , an indium tin oxide (ITO) layer 304 and a phosphor 305 , can be positioned over the cathode.
  • An electric field can be created between the cathode and the anode by connecting a voltage potential between the ITO layer 304 and the conductive layer 203 .
  • Emission from carbon nanotubes 201 within selected holes 202 can then be accomplished by varying a threshold voltage between the ITO layer 304 and the gate electrode 301 .
  • Matrix addressable structure commonly known in the field emission art, such as perpendicular addressable anode and cathode (or grid) electrodes, can be utilized to cause electron emission from carbon nanotubes within very specific areas, resulting in the creation of addressable pixels.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary hardware configuration of data processing system 513 in accordance with the subject invention having central processing unit (CPU) 510 , such as a conventional microprocessor, and a number of other units interconnected via system bus 512 .
  • CPU central processing unit
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary hardware configuration of data processing system 513 in accordance with the subject invention having central processing unit (CPU) 510 , such as a conventional microprocessor, and a number of other units interconnected via system bus 512 .
  • CPU central processing unit
  • Data processing system 513 includes random access memory (RAM) 514 , read only memory (ROM) 516 , and input/output (I/O) adapter 518 for connecting peripheral devices such as disk units 520 and tape drives 540 to bus 512 , user interface adapter 522 for connecting keyboard 524 , mouse 526 , and/or other user interface devices such as a touch screen device (not shown) to bus 512 , communication adapter 534 for connecting data processing system 513 to a data processing network, and display adapter 536 for connecting bus 512 to display device 538 .
  • CPU 510 may include other circuitry not shown herein, which will include circuitry commonly found within a microprocessor, e.g., execution unit, bus interface unit, arithmetic logic unit, etc. CPU 510 may also reside on a single integrated circuit.
  • Display device 538 may be a field emission display according to the present invention.
  • step 601 a mixture of carbon nanotubes is made, such as a solution or film of carbon nanotubes that can then be deposited over the embossed holes in step 602 .
  • step 603 the carbon nanotubes are then caused to fall into the embossed holes, such as by shaking or vibrating the substrate with the embossed holes.
  • step 604 the carbon nanotubes are affixed within each of their respective holes.

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Embossed microstructures within a substrate are used to create narrow and deep holes within that substrate. A carbon nanotube solution or mixture is then deposited over this substrate with the embossed holes. Shaking or vibrating the substrate will then cause the carbon nanotubes to fall into each of the holes in such a way that all of the nanotubes within a hole will be substantially parallel to the long axis of the hole. This structure can then be combined with a gate electrode and an anode to create a field emission display device.

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    FIELD EMISSION DISPLAY USING CARBON NANOTUBES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME TECHNICAL FIELD
  • The present invention relates in general to field emission display devices, and in particular, to the use of carbon nanotubes as field emitters in display applications. [0001]
    • BACKGROUND INFORMATION
  • Carbon nanotubes can be manufactured in volume having different dimensions (length and diameter), including single shell (single wall) or multiple shells (multiple walls). In order to make a display utilizing carbon nanotubes, one needs to possess a low cost process inducible to high volume manufacturing. To date, a typical method mixes carbon nanotubes with an adhesive and then screen prints the mixture. This method has a lot of problems with the directionality of the nanotubes, their density in the adhesive material, and the resultant resolution of the display. Furthermore, in order to make a display, a triode structure must be built that is not obvious to be realized using such a screen printing method. [0002]
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • For a more complete understanding of the present invention, and the advantages thereof, reference is now made to the following descriptions taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: [0003]
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a substrate with embossed holes and carbon nanotubes deposited therein; [0004]
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a substrate with embossed holes and carbon nanotubes deposited therein, wherein a metal layer has been added within the substrate; [0005]
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a display device configured in accordance with the present invention; [0006]
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a top view of holes embossed within a substrate; [0007]
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a data processing system configured in accordance with the present invention; and [0008]
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a flow diagram of a method for making a display device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. [0009]
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION
  • In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth such as specific substrate materials to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without such specific details. In other instances, well-known circuits have been shown in block diagram form in order not to obscure the present invention in unnecessary detail. For the most part, details concerning timing considerations and the like have been omitted in as much as such details are not necessary to obtain a complete understanding of the present invention and are within the skills of persons of ordinary skill in the relevant art. [0010]
  • Refer now to the drawings wherein depicted elements are not necessarily shown to scale and wherein like or similar elements are designated by the same reference numeral through the several views. [0011]
  • The present invention utilizes embossed microstructures within a substrate, such as illustrated in FIG. 4. FIG. 4 shows such embossed microstructure holes within a material. Embossing may utilize a metal die and counter along with heat and pressure to reshape the surface of a material (paper, plastic, metal, wood, etc.). The result is a three-dimensional design which creates a sense of depth and contrast. This is sometimes referred to as “stamping,” but a roller can also emboss an image in a surface. Embossing raises an image or design out of the surface. Debossing (lowering) an image in the surface is another method used to achieve attractive visual effects. The embossing can have different shapes and sizes, but for this disclosure, it will be assumed that such holes are round. Using embossing techniques, one can obtain a density of round openings of four or five holes in each ten micrometers, and the depth can be from very shallow to as deep as 20 to 30 micrometers. By properly selecting the length of the carbon nanotubes in coordination with the diameter of the opening and the depth, one can use a number of techniques that exploit the long and narrow shapes of the carbon nanotubes to be inserted into the embossed holes in such a way that all nanotubes in a hole will be more or less parallel to the long axis of the hole. [0012]
  • FIG. 1 illustrates the result of such a process. A [0013] substrate 100, which could be plastic, metal, semiconductor, glass, or any other type of solid material, has holes 102 embossed therein, and carbon nanotubes 101 have been deposited within each of the holes 102. A number of techniques can be utilized to direct the carbon nanotubes 101 into the embossed holes 102. For example: shaking, vibrations, carbon nanotubes in a solution, spraying, electrophoresis, magnetic fields, electric fields, etc. For example, a film of carbon nanotubes can be deposited over the embossed holes 102. Then, via shaking or vibration of the substrate 100, the long carbon nanotubes 101 will fall into the holes 102 lengthwise.
  • Referring to FIG. 2, the [0014] carbon nanotubes 201 can thereafter be fixed in the holes 202 with a solution 204 that partially fills each hole 202. The carbon nanotubes within each of the holes can then be cross-linked, for example by utilizing ultra violet energy, heat, or other means.
  • FIG. 2 also illustrates how to make a field emission cathode using such a technique. On top of a [0015] substrate 200, a metal layer 203 is deposited. Then a dielectric material 205 is deposited on the metal layer 203, and holes 202 are embossed within the dielectric substrate 205. The carbon nanotubes 201 are deposited within each of the holes 202 so that they come in physical contact with the metal layer 203. A material 204 can be used to fix the carbon nanotubes 201 within each of the holes 202.
  • Referring to FIG. 3, a [0016] conductive gate layer 301 can then be deposited on the structure shown in FIG. 2, and an anode 302 comprising a substrate 303, an indium tin oxide (ITO) layer 304 and a phosphor 305, can be positioned over the cathode. An electric field can be created between the cathode and the anode by connecting a voltage potential between the ITO layer 304 and the conductive layer 203. Emission from carbon nanotubes 201 within selected holes 202 can then be accomplished by varying a threshold voltage between the ITO layer 304 and the gate electrode 301. Matrix addressable structure, commonly known in the field emission art, such as perpendicular addressable anode and cathode (or grid) electrodes, can be utilized to cause electron emission from carbon nanotubes within very specific areas, resulting in the creation of addressable pixels.
  • It should be noted that all of the processes described herein can be performed at room temperature, which is advantageous over many techniques within the prior art for making field emission display devices. [0017]
  • A representative hardware environment for practicing the present invention is depicted in FIG. 5, which illustrates an exemplary hardware configuration of [0018] data processing system 513 in accordance with the subject invention having central processing unit (CPU) 510, such as a conventional microprocessor, and a number of other units interconnected via system bus 512. Data processing system 513 includes random access memory (RAM) 514, read only memory (ROM) 516, and input/output (I/O) adapter 518 for connecting peripheral devices such as disk units 520 and tape drives 540 to bus 512, user interface adapter 522 for connecting keyboard 524, mouse 526, and/or other user interface devices such as a touch screen device (not shown) to bus 512, communication adapter 534 for connecting data processing system 513 to a data processing network, and display adapter 536 for connecting bus 512 to display device 538. CPU 510 may include other circuitry not shown herein, which will include circuitry commonly found within a microprocessor, e.g., execution unit, bus interface unit, arithmetic logic unit, etc. CPU 510 may also reside on a single integrated circuit. Display device 538 may be a field emission display according to the present invention.
  • Referring to FIG. 6, there is illustrated a process for making a cathode structure such as the one illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3. In [0019] step 601, a mixture of carbon nanotubes is made, such as a solution or film of carbon nanotubes that can then be deposited over the embossed holes in step 602. In step 603, the carbon nanotubes are then caused to fall into the embossed holes, such as by shaking or vibrating the substrate with the embossed holes. And then in step 604, the carbon nanotubes are affixed within each of their respective holes.
  • Although the present invention and its advantages have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations can be made herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. [0020]

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1. (original) an apparatus comprising:
a substrate with holes embossed therein; and
carbon nanotubes deposited in the holes.
2. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, further comprising:
a conductive layer within the substrate electrically connecting at least a portion of the carbon nanotubes within a plurality of the holes.
3. The apparatus as recited in claim 2, further comprising:
a gate electrode coextensive with the substrate.
4. The apparatus as recited in claim 2, a material for affixing the carbon nanotubes within the holes.
5. The apparatus as recited in claim 3, further comprising:
an anode positioned a distance from the substrate, having a phosphor for emitting photons in response to bombardment from electrons emitted by the carbon nanotubes.
6. The apparatus as recited in claim 5, further comprising:
circuitry for causing the electrons to be emitted by the carbon nanotubes.
7. A data processing system comprising:
a processor;
a memory device;
a storage device;
an input device;
a display device; and
a bus system for coupling the processor to the memory device, the storage device, the input device, and the display device, wherein the display device further comprises:
a substrate with holes embossed therein; and
carbon nanotubes deposited in the holes.
8. The data processing system as recited in claim 7, further comprising:
a conductive layer within the substrate electrically connecting at least a portion of the carbon nanotubes within a plurality of the holes.
9. The data processing system as recited in claim 8, further comprising:
a gate electrode coextensive with the substrate.
10. The data processing system as recited in claim 8, further comprising:
a gate electrode coextensive with the substrate.
11. The data processing system as recited in claim 9, further comprising:
an anode positioned a distance from the substrate, having a phosphor for emitting photons in response to bombardment from electrons emitted by the carbon nanotubes.
12. The data processing system as recited in claim 11, further comprising:
circuitry for causing the electrons to be emitted by the carbon nanotubes.
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