Deflection plates steer ions away from the anode axis to spread cathode bombardment, reducing degradation and extending ion pump life.
A Wien filter integrates Penning cells to pump gas while directing charged particles through orthogonal fields.
Contoured textured anode surface captures sputtered material from cathodes, preventing electrical shorts between electrodes and extending ion pump service life.
A miniaturized ion pump uses ring magnets to create three-dimensional magnetic fields.