Logic Nanocells Within 3-Terminal Ordered Arrays
Abstract
Our overall technical approach to this project consisted of the following elements: (1) A rich set of chemistries available to form the channel of a moleware device, and considerable insight and experience into the functionality of the device and these chemistries. We have in-depth experience in attachment chemistries to both metals and semiconductors. Note that worldwide, more groups are experimenting with the chemical basis set developed in our program, than any other chemical basis set; (2) A complete numerical tool-kit for modeling of large molecular-organic systems from first-principles. Numerical simulation is essential for device fine-tuning due to the complexity of the overall structure. The same situation is true in the MOSFET world; physics-based models permit high-level understanding and are useful in device simulation, while numerical models are used for detailed devices; (3) a simple concept for building 3-terminal devices. Note this is a Field Effect device (like a MOSFET); (4) approaches to further define molecular signatures on molecules bound to metals and to semiconductors; (5)interface of molecules to MOSFETs via a diverse set of chemistries in an effort to exploit the best of both architectures and thereby be poised for the nanoscale solid state revolution wherein the devices have a high surface area; molecules doping the surface for controlling the transconductance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 28, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA473904
Entities
People
- James Tour
Organizations
- Rice University