Molecular memory

Details Molecular memory Molecular memory

2005-04-29

2008-01-29

Nguyen, Viet Q. (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Floating gate

Particular biasing

C365S218000, C365S185300, C365S185180, C365S185250

Reexamination Certificate

active

07324385

ABSTRACT:
Molecular memories, i.e., memories that incorporate molecules for charge storage, are disclosed. Molecular memory cells, molecular memory arrays, and electronic devices including molecular memory are also disclosed, as are processing systems and methods for manufacturing molecular memories. Methods of manufacturing molecular memories that enable semiconductor devices and interconnections to be manufactured monolithically with molecular memory are also disclosed.

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