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Radial nanowire Esaki diode devices and methods

US10090292B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 5, 2013
Grant dateOct 2, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/547
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A radial nanowire Esaki diode device includes a semiconductor core of a first conductivity type and a semiconductor shell of a second conductivity type different from the first conductivity type. The device may be a TFET or a solar cell.

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