Title :
Are molecules the right choice as transistor channels?
Author :
Loo, L. ; Appenzeller, J.
Author_Institution :
Texas Univ., Austin, TX, USA
Abstract :
Summary form only given. Reducing the channel length in conventional MOSFETs has proven to be a useful path in the past to both improved device performance as well as higher packing densities. Molecules seem to be the ultimate answer to the question of how small can we make the channel. However, any real device will not consist of the molecule alone. Contacts will be an essential part of the actual device and its performance. This paper discusses the role and effects of the metal electrode contacts in molecular electronic devices.
Keywords :
molecular electronics; ohmic contacts; MOSFET channel length reduction; metal electrode contacts; molecular device gating; molecular electronic devices; molecule electrical contact; molecule transistor channels; packing density; Carbon nanotubes; Electron beams; Lithography; MOSFETs; Molecular electronics; Quantum dots;
Conference_Titel :
Device Research Conference, 2004. 62nd DRC. Conference Digest [Includes 'Late News Papers' volume]
Conference_Location :
Notre Dame, IN, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8284-6
DOI :
10.1109/DRC.2004.1367856
