Field emission information storage technology

Field emission information storage devices (FEISD) present exciting possibilities in an era of mobile computing and applications. Ultra high storage densities of greater than one terabit per square inch may be realized from this type of device. The device comprises three major components: a field emission tip array, a storage medium and a micromover (MEMS-based micromotor). This paper discusses results and issues of the array of field emitters for the FEISD.