Integrated sensors
    1.
    发明授权
    Integrated sensors 有权
    集成传感器

    公开(公告)号:US09453793B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-27

    申请号:US13452218

    申请日:2012-04-20

    摘要: Examples of integrated sensors are disclosed herein. An example of an integrated sensor includes a flexible substrate, and an array of spaced apart sensing members formed on a surface of the flexible substrate. Each of the spaced apart sensing members includes a plurality of polygon assemblies. The polygon assemblies are arranged in a controlled pattern on the surface of the flexible substrate such that each of the plurality of polygon assemblies is a predetermined distance from each other of the plurality of polygon assemblies, and each of the plurality of polygon assemblies including collapsible signal amplifying structures controllably positioned in a predetermined geometric shape.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了集成传感器的示例。 集成传感器的示例包括柔性基板和形成在柔性基板的表面上的间隔开的感测部件阵列。 每个间隔开的感测构件包括多个多边形组件。 多边形组件以可控的图案布置在柔性基板的表面上,使得多个多边形组件中的每一个距离多个多边形组件中的彼此之间是预定距离,并且多个多边形组件中的每一个包括可折叠信号 放大结构可控地定位在预定的几何形状。

    Tunable apparatus for performing SERS
    4.
    发明授权
    Tunable apparatus for performing SERS 有权
    用于执行SERS的可调谐装置

    公开(公告)号:US08269963B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-18

    申请号:US12771779

    申请日:2010-04-30

    IPC分类号: G01J3/44

    CPC分类号: G01N21/658

    摘要: A tunable apparatus for performing Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) includes a deformable layer and a plurality of SERS-active nanoparticles disposed at one or more locations on the deformable layer, wherein the one or more locations are configured to be illuminated with light of a pump wavelength to cause Raman excitation light to interact with the nanoparticles and produce enhanced Raman scattered light from molecules located in close proximity to the nanoparticles. In addition, a morphology of the deformable layer is configured to be controllably varied to modify an intensity of the Raman scattered light produced from the molecules.

    摘要翻译: 用于进行表面增强拉曼光谱(SERS)的可调谐装置包括可变形层和设置在可变形层上的一个或多个位置处的多个SERS活性纳米颗粒,其中所述一个或多个位置被配置为用 泵浦波长以使拉曼激发光与纳米颗粒相互作用,并从靠近纳米颗粒的分子产生增强的拉曼散射光。 此外,可变形层的形态被配置为可控地改变以改变由分子产生的拉曼散射光的强度。

    Hybrid nanostructures for molecular analysis
    5.
    发明授权
    Hybrid nanostructures for molecular analysis 有权
    用于分子分析的混合纳米结构

    公开(公告)号:US08993339B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-31

    申请号:US14006721

    申请日:2011-03-23

    摘要: A hybrid nanostructure for molecular analysis is disclosed. The structure includes a plurality of nanofingers wherein each nanofinger is coated with a metal coating, is attached at one end to a substrate, and is freely bendable along its length such that the second ends of each nanofinger are capable of movement toward each other to form a cavity. The structure further includes a nanoparticle trapped in the cavity. An array of hybrid nanostructures and a method for fabricating the hybrid nanostructures are also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于分子分析的杂化纳米结构。 该结构包括多个纳米针,其中每个纳米针涂覆有金属涂层,其一端连接到基底,并且可沿其长度自由弯曲,使得每个纳米针的第二端能够朝向彼此移动以形成 一个空腔。 该结构还包括捕获在空腔中的纳米颗粒。 还公开了一系列混合纳米结构和制备混合纳米结构的方法。

    Programmable crosspoint device with an integral diode
    6.
    发明授权
    Programmable crosspoint device with an integral diode 有权
    具有集成二极管的可编程交叉点器件

    公开(公告)号:US08207520B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-26

    申请号:US12753715

    申请日:2010-04-02

    IPC分类号: H01L29/06

    摘要: A programmable crosspoint device with an integral diode includes a first crossbar, a second crossbar, a metallic interlayer, and a switching oxide layer interposed between the first crossbar and the metallic interlayer. The switching oxide layer has a low resistance state and high resistance state. The programmable crosspoint device also includes an integral diode which is interposed between the second crossbar layer and the metallic interlayer, the integral diode being configured to limit the flow of leakage current through the programmable crosspoint device in one direction. A method for forming a programmable crosspoint device with an integrated diode is also provided.

    摘要翻译: 具有整体二极管的可编程交叉点装置包括插入第一横杆和金属中间层之间的第一横杆,第二横杆,金属中间层和开关氧化物层。 开关氧化物层具有低电阻状态和高电阻状态。 可编程交叉点装置还包括插入在第二横梁层和金属中间层之间的整体二极管,整体二极管被配置为在一个方向上限制通过可编程交叉点装置的泄漏电流的流动。 还提供了一种用于形成具有集成二极管的可编程交叉点器件的方法。

    Bistable molecular mechanical devices with a middle rotating segment activated by an electric field for electronic switching, gating, and memory applications
    8.
    发明授权
    Bistable molecular mechanical devices with a middle rotating segment activated by an electric field for electronic switching, gating, and memory applications 有权
    双稳态分子机械装置,具有由用于电子开关,门控和存储器应用的电场激活的中间旋转段

    公开(公告)号:US06674932B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-01-06

    申请号:US09846135

    申请日:2001-04-30

    IPC分类号: G02B626

    摘要: A molecular system is provided for electric field activated switches, such as a crossed-wire device or a pair of electrodes to which the molecular system is linked by linking moieties. The crossed-wire device comprises a pair of crossed wires that form a junction where one wire crosses another at an angle other than zero degrees and at least one connector species connecting the pair of crossed wires in the junction. The connector species comprises the molecular system, which has an electric field induced band gap change, and thus a change in its electrical conductivity, that occurs via one a molecular conformation change, based on a rotor/stator construction of the molecular system, involving a rotating portion (rotor) connected between to stationary portions (stators). Nanometer-scale reversible electronic switches are thus provided that can be assembled easily to make cross-bar circuits, which provide memory, logic, and communication functions.

    摘要翻译: 为电场激活的开关提供分子系统,例如交叉线装置或分子系统通过连接部分连接的一对电极。 交叉线装置包括一对交叉导线,其形成一个线,其中一条线以零度以外的角度交叉另一条线,以及至少一个连接器种类,连接该交点中的一对交叉线。 连接器种类包括具有电场诱导的带隙变化的分子系统,并且因此基于分子系统的转子/定子结构,通过分子构象变化发生的电导率的变化,其涉及 旋转部分(转子)连接在静止部分(定子)之间。 因此提供了可以容易地组装的纳米级可逆电子开关,以提供提供存储器,逻辑和通信功能的交叉电路。

    Negative differential resistance device
    9.
    发明授权
    Negative differential resistance device 有权
    负差分电阻器件

    公开(公告)号:US09159476B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-13

    申请号:US13982672

    申请日:2011-02-01

    摘要: Apparatus and methods related to negative differential resistance (NDR) are provided. An NDR device includes a spaced pair of electrodes and at least two different materials disposed there between. One of the two materials is characterized by negative thermal expansion, while the other material is characterized by positive thermal expansion. The two materials are further characterized by distinct electrical resistivities. The NDR device is characterized by a non-linear electrical resistance curve that includes a negative differential resistance range. The NDR device operates along the curve in accordance with an applied voltage across the pair of electrodes.

    摘要翻译: 提供与负差分电阻(NDR)相关的装置和方法。 NDR装置包括间隔开的一对电极和设置在其间的至少两种不同的材料。 两种材料之一的特征在于负热膨胀,而另一种材料的特征在于正的热膨胀。 这两种材料的特征还有不同的电阻率。 NDR器件的特征在于包括负差分电阻范围的非线性电阻曲线。 NDR器件根据跨越该对电极的施加电压沿曲线工作。

    Field-programmable analog array with memristors
    10.
    发明授权
    Field-programmable analog array with memristors 有权
    带忆阻器的现场可编程模拟阵列

    公开(公告)号:US08710865B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-29

    申请号:US13281438

    申请日:2011-10-26

    IPC分类号: H03K19/173

    CPC分类号: H03K19/177

    摘要: A field-programmable analog array (FPAA) includes a digital signal routing network, an analog signal routing network, switch elements to interconnect the digital signal routing network with the analog signal routing network, and a configurable analog block (CAB) connected to the analog signal routing network and having a programmable resistor array. The switch elements are implemented via digital memristors, the programmable resistor array is implemented via analog memristors, and/or antifuses within one or more of the digital signal routing network and the analog signal routing network are implemented via digital memristors.

    摘要翻译: 现场可编程模拟阵列(FPAA)包括数字信号路由网络,模拟信号路由网络,将数字信号路由网络与模拟信号路由网络互连的开关元件,以及连接到模拟信号的可配置模拟块(CAB) 信号路由网络并具有可编程电阻器阵列。 开关元件通过数字忆阻器实现,可编程电阻器阵列通过模拟忆阻器实现,并且/或数字信号路由网络和模拟信号路由网络内的反熔丝通过数字忆阻器来实现。