Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Responsive to non-electrical signal – Magnetic field
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-13
2008-05-13
Toledo, Fernando L. (Department: 2823)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Responsive to non-electrical signal
Magnetic field
C257S423000, C257S565000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07372117
ABSTRACT:
A magneto-resistance transistor including a magneto-resistant element which may function as an emitter and a passive element which may function as a collector. The base may be interposed between the passive element and the magneto-resistant element, thereby coupling the passive element with the magneto-resistant element. A magnetic field of a given strength may be applied to at least a portion of the magneto-resistant transistor, the given strength determining a resistance in the at least a portion of the magneto-resistant transistor. Thus, by adjusting the given strength of the magnetic field, the resistance may be adjusted. Therefore, different emitter current inputs may be achieved with a fixed voltage. Further, a base current may vary with a controlled variation of the emitter current input.
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The Office Action issued by Korea Patent and Trademark Office on Jun. 29, 2007.
Hsieh Lan-Chin
Huang Der-Ray
Huang Ying-Wen
Ju Jau-Jiu
Lo Chi-Kuen
Industrial Technology Research Institute
Rabin & Berdo P.C.
Toledo Fernando L.
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