Configurable molecular switch array

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2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Tsai, H. Jey (Department: 2895)

Static information storage and retrieval

Systems using particular element

Molecular or atomic

C365S174000, C365S175000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08004876

ABSTRACT:
A computing system for implementing at least one electronic circuit with gain comprises at least one two-dimensional molecular switch array. The molecular switch array is formed by assembling two or more crossed planes of wires into a configuration of devices. Each device comprises a junction formed by a pair of crossed wires and at least one connector species that connects the pair of crossed wires in the junction. The junction has a functional dimension in nanometers, and includes a switching capability provided by both (1) one or more connector species and the pair of crossed wires and (2) a configurable nano-scale wire transistor having a first state that functions as a transistor and a second state that functions as a conducting semiconductor wire. Specific connections are made to interconnect the devices and connect the devices to two structures that provide high and low voltages.

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