Title :
Development of Integrated Thermionic Circuits for High-Temperature Applications
Author :
Cormick, J.Byron Mc ; Wilde, Dale K. ; Depp, Steven W. ; Hamilton, Douglas J. ; Kerwin, William J.
Author_Institution :
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM 87545.
fDate :
5/1/1982 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper describes a class of microminiature, thin-film devices known as integrated thermionic circuits (ITC) capable of extended operation in ambient temperatures up to 500°C. The evolution of the ITC concept is discussed. A set of practical design and performance equations is demonstrated. Recent experimental results are discussed in which both devices and simple circuits have successfully operated in 500°C environments for extended periods of time (greater than 11000 h).
Keywords :
Anodes; Bonding; Cathodes; Equations; Integrated circuit technology; Substrates; Temperature; Thermionic emission; Thin film circuits; Thin film devices;
Journal_Title :
Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIE.1982.356651
