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Polymer devices

US6603139B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 2001
Grant dateAug 5, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/549
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated circuit device comprising: a current drive switching element having an input electrode, an output electrode, a switchable region comprising a semiconductive polymer material electrically coupled between the input electrode and the output electrode, and a control electrode electrically coupled to the switchable region so as to allow the application of a bias to the control electrode to vary the flow of current through the switchable region between the input electrode and the output electrode; and a second circuit element integrated with the switching element, and electrically coupled with the input electrode of the switching element for receiving a drive current from the switching element.

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