Overview of nanoelectronic devices

Author

Goldhaber-Gordon, David ; Montemerlo, Michael S. ; Love, J. Christopher ; Opiteck, Gregory J. ; Ellenbogen, James C.

Author_Institution

Mitre Corp., McLean, VA, USA

Volume

85

Issue

4

fYear

1997

fDate

4/1/1997 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

521

Lastpage

540

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of research developments toward nanometer-scale electronic switching devices for use in building ultra-densely integrated electronic computers. Specifically, two classes of alternatives to the field-effect transistor are considered: (1) quantum-effect and single-electron solid-state devices and (2) molecular electronic devices. A taxonomy of devices in each class is provided, operational principles are described and compared for the various types of devices, and the literature about each is surveyed. This information is presented in nonmathematical terms intended for a general, technically interested readership

Keywords

molecular electronics; nanotechnology; quantum interference devices; resonant tunnelling devices; single electron transistors; electronic switching devices; molecular electronic devices; nanoelectronic devices; operational principles; quantum-effect solid-state devices; resonant tunnelling; single-electron solid-state devices; Electrons; FETs; Molecular electronics; Nanoscale devices; Quantum dots; Quantum mechanics; Solid state circuits; Switches; Taxonomy; Transistors;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Proceedings of the IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9219

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/5.573739

Filename

573739