公开(公告)号：US06574130B2

公开(公告)日：2003-06-03

申请号：US09915095

申请日：2001-07-25

申请人： Brent M. Segal ,  Darren K. Brock ,  Thomas Rueckes

发明人： Brent M. Segal ,  Darren K. Brock ,  Thomas Rueckes

IPC分类号： G11C1100

CPC分类号： G11C23/00 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G11C13/025 ,  G11C2213/16 ,  G11C2213/77 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  Y10S977/724 ,  Y10S977/734 ,  Y10S977/742 ,  Y10S977/942 ,  Y10S977/943

摘要： A hybrid memory system having electromechanical memory cells is disclosed. A memory cell core circuit has an array of electromechanical memory cells, in which each cell is a crossbar junction at least one element of which is a nanotube or a nanotube ribbon. An access circuit provides array addresses to the memory cell core circuit to select at least one corresponding cell. The access circuit is constructed of semiconductor circuit elements.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种具有机电存储器单元的混合存储器系统。 存储单元核心电路具有机电存储器单元的阵列，其中每个单元是横截面结，其中至少一个元件是纳米管或纳米管带。 访问电路向存储器单元核心电路提供阵列地址以选择至少一个对应的单元。 存取电路由半导体电路元件构成。

公开(公告)号：US07817458B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-19

申请号：US12030470

申请日：2008-02-13

申请人： Brent M. Segal ,  Darren K. Brock ,  Thomas Rueckes

发明人： Brent M. Segal ,  Darren K. Brock ,  Thomas Rueckes

IPC分类号： G11C11/00

CPC分类号： G11C23/00 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G11C13/025 ,  G11C2213/16 ,  G11C2213/77 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  Y10S977/724 ,  Y10S977/734 ,  Y10S977/742 ,  Y10S977/942 ,  Y10S977/943

摘要： A hybrid memory system having electromechanical memory cells is discussed. A memory cell core circuit has an array of electromechanical memory cells, in which each cell is a crossbar junction at least one element of which is a nanotube or a nanotube ribbon. An access circuit provides array addresses to the memory cell core circuit to select at least one corresponding cell. The access circuit is constructed of semiconductor circuit elements.

摘要翻译： 讨论了具有机电存储器单元的混合存储器系统。 存储单元核心电路具有机电存储器单元的阵列，其中每个单元是横截面结，其中至少一个元件是纳米管或纳米管带。 访问电路向存储器单元核心电路提供阵列地址以选择至少一个对应的单元。 存取电路由半导体电路元件构成。

公开(公告)号：US07511318B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-31

申请号：US11942056

申请日：2007-11-19

申请人： Brent M. Segal ,  Darren K. Brock ,  Thomas Rueckes

发明人： Brent M. Segal ,  Darren K. Brock ,  Thomas Rueckes

IPC分类号： H01L29/00 ,  H01L29/84

CPC分类号： G11C23/00 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G11C13/025 ,  G11C2213/16 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01H1/0094 ,  H01L21/76838 ,  H01L27/10 ,  Y10S977/724 ,  Y10S977/742 ,  Y10S977/796 ,  Y10S977/856 ,  Y10S977/888 ,  Y10S977/943 ,  Y10T428/24893 ,  Y10T428/24917

摘要： Electromechanical circuits, such as memory cells, and methods for making same are disclosed. The circuits include a structure having electrically conductive traces and supports extending from a surface of the substrate, and nanotube ribbons suspended by the supports that cross the electrically conductive traces, wherein each ribbon comprises one or more nanotubes. The electro-mechanical circuit elements are made by providing a structure having electrically conductive traces and supports, in which the supports extend from a surface of the substrate. A layer of nanotubes is provided over the supports, and portions of the layer of nanotubes are selectively removed to form ribbons of nanotubes that cross the electrically conductive traces. Each ribbon includes one or more nanotubes.

摘要翻译： 公开了诸如存储单元的机电电路及其制造方法。 这些电路包括具有导电迹线和从衬底表面延伸的支撑体的结构，以及由支撑体悬挂的穿过导电迹线的纳米管带，其中每个带包括一个或多个纳米管。 电 - 机械电路元件通过提供具有导电迹线和支撑件的结构来制造，其中支撑件从基板的表面延伸。 在载体上提供一层纳米管，并且选择性地去除纳米管层的部分以形成穿过导电迹线的纳米管带。 每个带包括一个或多个纳米管。

公开(公告)号：US07342818B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-11

申请号：US10964150

申请日：2004-10-13

申请人： Brent M. Segal ,  Darren K. Brock ,  Thomas Rueckes

发明人： Brent M. Segal ,  Darren K. Brock ,  Thomas Rueckes

IPC分类号： G11C11/00

CPC分类号： G11C23/00 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G11C13/025 ,  G11C2213/16 ,  G11C2213/77 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  Y10S977/724 ,  Y10S977/734 ,  Y10S977/742 ,  Y10S977/942 ,  Y10S977/943

摘要： A hybrid memory system having electromechanical memory cells is disclosed. A memory cell core circuit has an array of electromechanical memory cells, in which each cell is a crossbar junction at least one element of which is a nanotube or a nanotube ribbon. An access circuit provides array addresses to the memory cell core circuit to select at least one corresponding cell. The access circuit is constructed of semiconductor circuit elements.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种具有机电存储器单元的混合存储器系统。 存储单元核心电路具有机电存储器单元的阵列，其中每个单元是横截面结，其中至少一个元件是纳米管或纳米管带。 访问电路向存储器单元核心电路提供阵列地址以选择至少一个对应的单元。 存取电路由半导体电路元件构成。

公开(公告)号：US07298016B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-20

申请号：US10852880

申请日：2004-05-25

申请人： Brent M. Segal ,  Darren K. Brock ,  Thomas Rueckes

发明人： Brent M. Segal ,  Darren K. Brock ,  Thomas Rueckes

IPC分类号： H01L29/84 ,  B81B3/00

CPC分类号： G11C23/00 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G11C13/025 ,  G11C2213/16 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01H1/0094 ,  H01L21/76838 ,  H01L27/10 ,  Y10S977/724 ,  Y10S977/742 ,  Y10S977/796 ,  Y10S977/856 ,  Y10S977/888 ,  Y10S977/943 ,  Y10T428/24893 ,  Y10T428/24917

摘要： Electromechanical circuits, such as memory cells, and methods for making same are disclosed. The circuits include a structure having electrically conductive traces and supports extending from a surface of the substrate, and nanotube ribbons suspended by the supports that cross the electrically conductive traces, wherein each ribbon comprises one or more nanotubes. The electro-mechanical circuit elements are made by providing a structure having electrically conductive traces and supports, in which the supports extend from a surface of the substrate. A layer of nanotubes is provided over the supports, and portions of the layer of nanotubes are selectively removed to form ribbons of nanotubes that cross the electrically conductive traces. Each ribbon includes one or more nanotubes.

摘要翻译： 公开了诸如存储单元的机电电路及其制造方法。 这些电路包括具有导电迹线和从衬底表面延伸的支撑体的结构，以及由支撑体悬挂的穿过导电迹线的纳米管带，其中每个带包括一个或多个纳米管。 电 - 机械电路元件通过提供具有导电迹线和支撑件的结构来制造，其中支撑件从基板的表面延伸。 在载体上提供一层纳米管，并且选择性地去除纳米管层的部分以形成穿过导电迹线的纳米管带。 每个带包括一个或多个纳米管。

公开(公告)号：US06836424B2

公开(公告)日：2004-12-28

申请号：US10379973

申请日：2003-03-05

申请人： Brent M. Segal ,  Darren K. Brock ,  Thomas Rueckes

发明人： Brent M. Segal ,  Darren K. Brock ,  Thomas Rueckes

IPC分类号： G11C1100

CPC分类号： G11C23/00 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G11C13/025 ,  G11C2213/16 ,  G11C2213/77 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  Y10S977/724 ,  Y10S977/734 ,  Y10S977/742 ,  Y10S977/942 ,  Y10S977/943

摘要： A hybrid memory system having electromechanical memory cells is disclosed. A memory cell core circuit has an array of electromechanical memory cells, in which each cell is a crossbar junction at least one element of which is a nanotube or a nanotube ribbon. An access circuit provides array addresses to the memory cell core circuit to select at least one corresponding cell. The access circuit is constructed of semiconductor circuit elements.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种具有机电存储器单元的混合存储器系统。 存储单元核心电路具有机电存储器单元的阵列，其中每个单元是横截面结，其中至少一个元件是纳米管或纳米管带。 访问电路向存储器单元核心电路提供阵列地址以选择至少一个对应的单元。 存取电路由半导体电路元件构成。

公开(公告)号：US06784028B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-31

申请号：US10033032

申请日：2001-12-28

申请人： Thomas Rueckes ,  Brent M. Segal ,  Darren K. Brock

发明人： Thomas Rueckes ,  Brent M. Segal ,  Darren K. Brock

IPC分类号： H01L2182

CPC分类号： H01L21/76838 ,  B81C1/00142 ,  B81C2201/019 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G11C13/025 ,  G11C23/00 ,  G11C2213/16 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01H1/0094 ,  Y10S977/734

摘要： Methods of producing an electromechanical circuit element are described. A lower structure having lower support structures and a lower electrically conductive element is provided. A nanotube ribbon (or other electromechanically responsive element) is formed on an upper surface of the lower structure so as to contact the lower support structures. An upper structure is provided over the nanotube ribbon. The upper structure includes upper support structures and an upper electrically conductive element. In some arrangements, the upper and lower electrically conductive elements are in vertical alignment, but in some arrangements they are not.

摘要翻译： 描述制造机电电路元件的方法。 提供具有较低支撑结构和较低导电元件的下部结构。 纳米管带（或其他机电响应元件）形成在下结构的上表面上以便接触下支撑结构。 在纳米管带上提供上部结构。 上部结构包括上部支撑结构和上部导电元件。 在一些布置中，上和下导电元件是垂直对准的，但在某些布置中它们不是。

公开(公告)号：US20090283803A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-19

申请号：US12415247

申请日：2009-03-31

申请人： Brent M. Segal ,  Darren K. Brock ,  Thomas Rueckes

发明人： Brent M. Segal ,  Darren K. Brock ,  Thomas Rueckes

IPC分类号： H01L27/08 ,  H01L21/82

CPC分类号： G11C23/00 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G11C13/025 ,  G11C2213/16 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01H1/0094 ,  H01L21/76838 ,  H01L27/10 ,  Y10S977/724 ,  Y10S977/742 ,  Y10S977/796 ,  Y10S977/856 ,  Y10S977/888 ,  Y10S977/943 ,  Y10T428/24893 ,  Y10T428/24917

摘要： Electromechanical circuits, such as memory cells, and methods for making same are disclosed. The circuits include a structure having electrically conductive traces and supports extending from a surface of the substrate, and nanotube ribbons suspended by the supports that cross the electrically conductive traces, wherein each ribbon comprises one or more nanotubes. The electro-mechanical circuit elements are made by providing a structure having electrically conductive traces and supports, in which the supports extend from a surface of the substrate. A layer of nanotubes is provided over the supports, and portions of the layer of nanotubes are selectively removed to form ribbons of nanotubes that cross the electrically conductive traces. Each ribbon includes one or more nanotubes.

摘要翻译： 公开了诸如存储单元的机电电路及其制造方法。 这些电路包括具有导电迹线和从衬底表面延伸的支撑体的结构，以及由支撑体悬挂的穿过导电迹线的纳米管带，其中每个带包括一个或多个纳米管。 电 - 机械电路元件通过提供具有导电迹线和支撑件的结构来制造，其中支撑件从基板的表面延伸。 在载体上提供一层纳米管，并且选择性地去除纳米管层的部分以形成穿过导电迹线的纳米管带。 每个带包括一个或多个纳米管。

公开(公告)号：US08699268B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US11973035

申请日：2007-10-05

申请人： Claude L. Bertin ,  Thomas Rueckes ,  Brent M. Segal

发明人： Claude L. Bertin ,  Thomas Rueckes ,  Brent M. Segal

IPC分类号： G11C11/50 ,  G11C11/52

CPC分类号： H01L29/78 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y99/00 ,  G11C7/065 ,  G11C13/025 ,  G11C16/0416 ,  G11C17/16 ,  G11C17/165 ,  G11C23/00 ,  G11C2213/16 ,  G11C2213/17 ,  G11C2213/79 ,  H01H1/0094 ,  H01L27/10 ,  H01L27/1052 ,  H01L27/112 ,  H01L27/11206 ,  H01L27/115 ,  H01L27/286 ,  H01L29/0665 ,  H01L29/0673 ,  H01L29/42324 ,  H01L51/0048 ,  H01L51/0052 ,  H01L51/0508 ,  Y10S977/708 ,  Y10S977/724 ,  Y10S977/742 ,  Y10S977/762 ,  Y10S977/936 ,  Y10S977/938 ,  Y10S977/94 ,  Y10S977/943

摘要： Field effect devices having a drain controlled via a nanotube switching element. Under one embodiment, a field effect device includes a source region and a drain region of a first semiconductor type and a channel region disposed therebetween of a second semiconductor type. The source region is connected to a corresponding terminal. A gate structure is disposed over the channel region and connected to a corresponding terminal. A nanotube switching element is responsive to a first control terminal and a second control terminal 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. When the nanotube switching element is in the closed state, the channel conductivity and operation of the device is responsive to electrical stimulus at the terminals corresponding to the source and drain regions and the gate structure.

摘要翻译： 具有通过纳米管开关元件控制的漏极的场效应器件。 在一个实施例中，场效应器件包括第一半导体类型的源极区域和漏极区域以及设置在第二半导体类型之间的沟道区域。 源区域连接到相应的终端。 栅极结构设置在沟道区域上并连接到相应的端子。 纳米管开关元件响应于第一控制端子和第二控制端子，并且电连接地定位在漏极区域和对应于漏极区域的端子之间。 纳米管开关元件在机电上可操作地处于打开和关闭状态之一，从而打开或关闭漏区和其相应端之间的电连通路径。 当纳米管开关元件处于闭合状态时，器件的沟道导电性和操作响应于对应于源极和漏极区域以及栅极结构的端子处的电刺激。

公开(公告)号：US07948082B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-24

申请号：US12195675

申请日：2008-08-21

申请人： Brent M. Segal ,  Thomas Rueckes ,  Claude L. Bertin

发明人： Brent M. Segal ,  Thomas Rueckes ,  Claude L. Bertin

IPC分类号： H01L23/48 ,  H01L21/302 ,  D01F9/12

CPC分类号： H01L51/0048 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  H01L51/0023 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y10S977/724 ,  Y10S977/762 ,  Y10S977/767 ,  Y10S977/856 ,  H01L2924/00

摘要： Nanowire articles and methods of making the same are disclosed. A conductive article includes a plurality of inter-contacting nanowire segments that define a plurality of conductive pathways along the article. The nanowire segments may be semiconducting nanowires, metallic nanowires, nanotubes, single walled carbon nanotubes, multi-walled carbon nanotubes, or nanowires entangled with nanotubes. The various segments may have different lengths and may include segments having a length shorter than the length of the article. A strapping material may be positioned to contact a portion of the plurality of nanowire segments. The strapping material may be patterned to create the shape of a frame with an opening that exposes an area of the nanowire fabric. Such a strapping layer may also be used for making electrical contact to the nanowire fabric especially for electrical stitching to lower the overall resistance of the fabric.

摘要翻译： 公开了纳米线制品及其制造方法。 导电制品包括沿着制品限定多个导电通路的多个接触接触的纳米线段。 纳米线段可以是半导体纳米线，金属纳米线，纳米管，单壁碳纳米管，多壁碳纳米管或与纳米管缠结的纳米线。 各个片段可以具有不同的长度，并且可以包括长度短于制品的长度的片段。 捆扎材料可以被定位成接触多个纳米线段的一部分。 捆扎材料可以被图案化以产生具有暴露纳米线织物的区域的开口的框架的形状。 这种捆扎层也可以用于与纳米线织物的电接触，特别是用于电缝合以降低织物的整体阻力。