Nonvolatile nanotube diodes and nonvolatile nanotube blocks and systems using same and methods of making same
US8513768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10D88/01
- WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Under one aspect, a non-volatile nanotube diode device includes first and second terminals; a semiconductor element including a cathode and an anode, and capable of forming a conductive pathway between the cathode and anode in response to electrical stimulus applied to the first conductive terminal; and a nanotube switching element including a nanotube fabric article in electrical communication with the semiconductive element, the nanotube fabric article disposed between and capable of forming a conductive pathway between the semiconductor element and the second terminal, wherein electrical stimuli on the first and second terminals causes a plurality of logic states.
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