摘要:
Nanotube-based switching elements with multiple controls and circuits made from such. A switching element includes an input node, an output node, and a nanotube channel element having at least one electrically conductive nanotube. A control structure is disposed in relation to the nanotube channel element to controllably form and unform an electrically conductive channel between said input node and said output node. The output node is constructed and arranged so that channel formation is substantially unaffected by the electrical state of the output node. The control structure includes a control electrode and a release electrode, disposed on opposite sides of the nanotube channel element. The control and release may be used to form a differential input, or if the device is constructed appropriately to operate the circuit in a non-volatile manner. The switching elements may be arranged into logic circuits and latches having differential inputs and/or non-volatile behavior depending on the construction.
摘要:
La présente description concerne une cellule de mémorisation (100) en logique capacitive, comportant : - un système bistable (110) comportant un élément fixe (111) et un élément mobile (113) susceptible de prendre l'une ou l'autre de deux positions stables par rapport à l'élément fixe ; - un dispositif de lecture (120) comportant un condensateur à capacité variable (CR) comprenant une première électrode (121) fixe et une deuxième électrode (123) mobile solidaire mécaniquement de l'élément mobile (113) ; et - un dispositif d'écriture (130) commandable électriquement pour placer l'élément mobile (113) dans l'une ou l'autre de ses deux positions stables.
摘要:
A non-volatile memory device and method of manufacturing a non-volatile micro-electromechanical memory cell. The method comprises the first step of depositing a first layer of sacrificial material on a substrate by use of Atomic Layer Deposition The second step of the method is providing a cantilever (101) over at least a portion of the first layer of sacrificial material. The third step is depositing, by use of Atomic Layer Deposition, a second layer of sacrificial material over the first layer of sacrificial material and over a portion of the cantilever such that a portion of the cantilever is surrounded by sacrificial material. The fourth step is providing a further layer material (107) which covers at least a portion of the second layer of sacrificial material. Finally, the last step is etching away the sacrificial material surrounding the cantilever, thereby defining a cavity (102) in which the cantilever is suspended.
摘要:
A non-volatile memory arrangement (100) comprises a plurality of cells, each cell comprises a memory element (110) and a read selector (120) in series. The memory element (110) is a nano-electro-mechanical switch (110) comprising an anchor (111), a beam (114) fixed to the anchor (111), a first and second control gate (113), for controlling the position of the beam (114), a first output node (115) against which the beam (114) can be positioned. The cell also comprises a read selector (120) comprising a first selector terminal (121), a second selector terminal (122), the first selector terminal (121) connected to the first output node (115). The first respectively second control gates (112) of switches (110) of a same word are connected together by a first respectively second write word line (131) serving as control gate.
摘要:
Non-volatile field effect devices and circuits using same. A non-volatile field effect transistor utilizes a nanatube-based mechanical switch (30). The switch location can be at the source, drain or gate locations of the field effect transistor. Under one embodiment, the field effect device includes a source region and a drain region with a channel region (27) disposed therebetween. The source region is connected to a corresponding terminal (T2). A gate structure is disposed over the channel region and connected to a corresponding terminal (T1). A nanotube switching element (30) is responsive to a first control terminal (T3) and a second control terminal (T4) and is electrically positioned in series between the drain region and a terminal corresponding to the drain region. The nanotube switching element is electromechanically operable to one of an open and closed state to thereby open or close an electrical communication path between the drain region and its corresponding terminal.
摘要:
Non-volatile field effect devices and circuits using same. A non-volatile field effect transistor utilizes a nanatube-based mechanical switch (30). The switch location can be at the source, drain or gate locations of the field effect transistor. Under one embodiment, the field effect device includes a source region and a drain region with a channel region (27) disposed therebetween. The source region is connected to a corresponding terminal (T2). A gate structure is disposed over the channel region and connected to a corresponding terminal (T1). A nanotube switching element (30) is responsive to a first control terminal (T3) and a second control terminal (T4) and is electrically positioned in series between the drain region and a terminal corresponding to the drain region. The nanotube switching element is electromechanically operable to one of an open and closed state to thereby open or close an electrical communication path between the drain region and its corresponding terminal.
摘要:
A roller electric contact comprises a roller comprising a shaft and a plurality of conductive discs electrically separated by an insulating material. The shaft extends through a rotational axis of the roller. A housing comprises slots in which the shaft of the roller is positioned, the slots configured to direct a non-rotational movement of the roller. A plurality of leaf springs are disposed in the housing. The leaf springs comprise an electrically conductive material. The plurality of conductive discs are spaced on the roller so that at least one of the conductive discs contact each of the plurality of leaf springs. A plurality of conductive wires extend from the roller electric contact, each of the plurality of conductive wires making electrical contact with one of the leaf springs.
摘要:
A roller electric contact comprises a roller comprising a shaft and a plurality of conductive discs electrically separated by an insulating material. The shaft extends through a rotational axis of the roller. A housing comprises slots in which the shaft of the roller is positioned, the slots configured to direct a non-rotational movement of the roller. A plurality of leaf springs are disposed in the housing. The leaf springs comprise an electrically conductive material. The plurality of conductive discs are spaced on the roller so that at least one of the conductive discs contact each of the plurality of leaf springs. A plurality of conductive wires extend from the roller electric contact, each of the plurality of conductive wires making electrical contact with one of the leaf springs.