Title :
Micro-machined micro ion source for flexible and concurrent process
Author :
Tamonoki, S. ; Kuwano, H. ; Nagasawa, S.
Author_Institution :
Tohoku Univ., Sendai
Abstract :
In this paper a micro-machined micro ion source using B.K. (Barkhausen-Kurz) oscillation discharge to realize a high ion current is developed for flexible and concurrent MEMS processes. An ion beam with several muA from the micro ion source unit having phi1mmx4.37 mm discharge space was successfully generated.
Keywords :
micromachining; micromechanical devices; concurrent MEMS processes; microion source; micromachining; Anodes; Cathodes; Costs; Electrodes; Electrons; Fault location; Ion beams; Ion sources; Micromechanical devices; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, 2008. MEMS 2008. IEEE 21st International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Tucson, AZ
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1792-6
Electronic_ISBN :
1084-6999
DOI :
10.1109/MEMSYS.2008.4443670