US Patent No: 6,407,516

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Free space electron switch

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Abstract

A free space electron switch is disclosed. The switch, which is useful in high speed telecommunications traffic, has an array of cathodes for emitting free space electrons. A grid of aiming anodes and, a focusing grid for forming electrons from the cathode into an electron beam are provided. A plurality of output ports for receiving the electron beam from each cathode is provided, the output ports having a phosphor coating facing the side of the channel remote from the cathode.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
EXACONNECT INC.FLINT, MI1

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Victor, Michel Fenton, MI 1 49

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