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公开(公告)号:US09991076B2
公开(公告)日:2018-06-05
申请号:US14763681
申请日:2014-01-28
Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Inventor: Vladimir Bulovic , Jeffrey H. Lang , Hae-Seung Lee , Timothy M. Swager , Trisha L. Andrew , Matthew Eric D'Asaro , Parag Deotare , Apoorva Murarka , Farnaz Niroui , Ellen Sletten , Annie I-Jen Wang
CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 , H01H49/00 , H01L45/00 , Y10T156/10
Abstract: Electromechanical devices described herein may employ tunneling phenomena to function as low-voltage switches. Opposing electrodes may be separated by an elastically deformable layer which, in some cases, may be made up of a non-electrically conductive material. In some embodiments, the elastically deformable layer is substantially free of electrically conductive material. When a sufficient actuation voltage and/or force is applied, the electrodes are brought toward one another and, accordingly, the elastically deformable layer is compressed. Though, the elastically deformable layer prevents the electrodes from making direct contact with one another. Rather, when the electrodes are close enough to one another, a tunneling current arises therebetween. The elastically deformable layer may exhibit spring-like behavior such that, upon release of the actuation voltage and/or force, the separation distance between electrodes is restored. Thus, the electromechanical device may be actuated between open and closed switch positions.
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公开(公告)号:US20150357142A1
公开(公告)日:2015-12-10
申请号:US14763681
申请日:2014-01-28
Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Inventor: Vladimir Bulovic , Jeffrey H. Lang , Hae-Seung Lee , Timothy M. Swager , Trisha L. Andrew , Matthew Eric D'Asaro , Parag Deotare , Apoorva Murarka , Farnaz Niroui , Ellen Sletten , Annie I-Jen Wang
CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 , H01H49/00 , H01L45/00 , Y10T156/10
Abstract: Electromechanical devices described herein may employ tunneling phenomena to function as low-voltage switches. Opposing electrodes may be separated by an elastically deformable layer which, in some cases, may be made up of a non-electrically conductive material. In some embodiments, the elastically deformable layer is substantially free of electrically conductive material. When a sufficient actuation voltage and/or force is applied, the electrodes are brought toward one another and, accordingly, the elastically deformable layer is compressed. Though, the elastically deformable layer prevents the electrodes from making direct contact with one another. Rather, when the electrodes are close enough to one another, a tunneling current arises therebetween. The elastically deformable layer may exhibit spring-like behavior such that, upon release of the actuation voltage and/or force, the separation distance between electrodes is restored. Thus, the electromechanical device may be actuated between open and closed switch positions.
Abstract translation: 本文所述的机电装置可以采用隧道现象作为低压开关。 相反的电极可以由可弹性变形的层隔开,在一些情况下,这些可由非导电材料组成。 在一些实施例中,弹性变形层基本上不含导电材料。 当施加足够的致动电压和/或力时,电极彼此相向,并且因此可弹性变形层被压缩。 尽管可弹性变形层防止电极彼此直接接触。 相反,当电极彼此足够接近时,在其间产生隧穿电流。 可弹性变形层可以呈现类似弹簧的行为,使得在释放致动电压和/或力时,恢复电极之间的间隔距离。 因此,可以在打开和关闭的开关位置之间致动机电装置。
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公开(公告)号:US20140102539A1
公开(公告)日:2014-04-17
申请号:US13785476
申请日:2013-03-05
Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Inventor: Timothy M. Swager , Vladimir Bulovic , Ggoch Ddeul Han , Trisha L. Andrew
IPC: H01L51/00
CPC classification number: H01L51/0047 , B82Y10/00 , B82Y30/00 , C01B32/158 , C01B32/182 , H01L51/0003 , H01L51/4253 , Y02E10/549 , Y10S977/738 , Y10S977/746 , Y10S977/948
Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide functionalized carbon nanostructures for use in various devices, including photovoltaic devices (e.g., solar cells). In some embodiments, carbon nanostructures substituted with at least one cyclobutyl and/or cyclobutenyl group are provided. Devices including such materials may exhibit increased efficiency, increased open circuit potential, high electron/hole mobility, and/or low electrical resistance.
Abstract translation: 本文所述的实施方案提供用于各种装置的官能化碳纳米结构,包括光伏器件(例如,太阳能电池)。 在一些实施方案中,提供了被至少一个环丁基和/或环丁烯基取代的碳纳米结构。 包括这种材料的器件可以表现出提高的效率,增加的开路电位,高电子/空穴迁移率和/或低电阻。
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公开(公告)号:US09755150B2
公开(公告)日:2017-09-05
申请号:US13785476
申请日:2013-03-05
Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Inventor: Timothy M. Swager , Vladimir Bulovic , Ggoch Ddeul Han , Trisha L. Andrew
CPC classification number: H01L51/0047 , B82Y10/00 , B82Y30/00 , C01B32/158 , C01B32/182 , H01L51/0003 , H01L51/4253 , Y02E10/549 , Y10S977/738 , Y10S977/746 , Y10S977/948
Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide functionalized carbon nanostructures for use in various devices, including photovoltaic devices (e.g., solar cells). In some embodiments, carbon nanostructures substituted with at least one cyclobutyl and/or cyclobutenyl group are provided. Devices including such materials may exhibit increased efficiency, increased open circuit potential, high electron/hole mobility, and/or low electrical resistance.
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公开(公告)号:US09419147B2
公开(公告)日:2016-08-16
申请号:US14593066
申请日:2015-01-09
Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Inventor: Vladimir Bulovic , Jeffrey H. Lang , Sarah Paydavosi , Annie I-Jen Wang , Trisha L. Andrew , Apoorva Murarka , Farnaz Niroui , Frank Yaul , Jeffrey C. Grossman
IPC: H01L29/84 , H01L29/417 , H01L27/06 , H01L45/00
CPC classification number: H01L29/84 , H01L27/0629 , H01L29/41725 , H01L45/00 , Y10S977/742
Abstract: A method and apparatus for making analog and digital electronics which includes a composite including a squishable material doped with conductive particles. A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device has a channel made from the composite, where the channel forms a primary conduction path for the device. Upon applied voltage, capacitive actuators squeeze the composite, causing it to become conductive. The squishable device includes a control electrode, and a composite electrically and mechanically connected to two terminal electrodes. By applying a voltage to the control electrode relative to a first terminal electrode, an electric field is developed between the control electrode and the first terminal electrode. This electric field results in an attractive force between the control electrode and the first terminal electrode, which compresses the composite and enables electric control of the electron conduction from the first terminal electrode through the channel to the second terminal electrode.
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公开(公告)号:US20150228805A1
公开(公告)日:2015-08-13
申请号:US14593066
申请日:2015-01-09
Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Inventor: Vladimir Bulovic , Jeffrey H. Lang , Sarah Paydavosi , Annie I-Jen Wang , Trisha L. Andrew , Apoorva Murarka , Farnaz Niroui , Frank Yaul , Jeffrey C. Grossman
IPC: H01L29/84 , H01L29/417 , H01L27/06
CPC classification number: H01L29/84 , H01L27/0629 , H01L29/41725 , H01L45/00 , Y10S977/742
Abstract: A method and apparatus for making analog and digital electronics which includes a composite including a squishable material doped with conductive particles. A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device has a channel made from the composite, where the channel forms a primary conduction path for the device. Upon applied voltage, capacitive actuators squeeze the composite, causing it to become conductive. The squishable device includes a control electrode, and a composite electrically and mechanically connected to two terminal electrodes. By applying a voltage to the control electrode relative to a first terminal electrode, an electric field is developed between the control electrode and the first terminal electrode. This electric field results in an attractive force between the control electrode and the first terminal electrode, which compresses the composite and enables electric control of the electron conduction from the first terminal electrode through the channel to the second terminal electrode.
Abstract translation: 一种用于制造模拟和数字电子学的方法和装置,其包括掺杂有导电颗粒的可堆置材料的复合材料。 微机电系统(MEMS)装置具有由复合材料制成的通道,其中通道形成器件的主导通路径。 在施加电压时,电容执行器挤压复合材料,使其变得导电。 可挤压装置包括控制电极,以及电气和机械连接到两个端子电极的复合体。 通过相对于第一端子电极向控制电极施加电压,在控制电极和第一端子电极之间产生电场。 该电场导致控制电极和第一端子电极之间的吸引力,其压缩复合材料并且能够电控制从第一端子电极通过通道到第二端子电极的电子传导。
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