Nanotube-based logic driver circuits

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2007-01-16

2007-01-16

Tran, Anh Q. (Department: 2819)

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

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C326S031000, C326S082000, C326S136000

Reexamination Certificate

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11033216

ABSTRACT:
Nanotube based logic driver circuits. These include pull-up driver circuits, push-pull driver circuits, tristate driver circuits, among others. Under one embodiment, an off-chip driver circuit includes a differential input having first and second signal links, each coupled to a respective one of two differential, on-chip signals. At least one output link is connectable to an off-chip impedance load, and at least one switching element has an input node, an output node, a nanotube channel element, and a control structure disposed in relation to the nanotube channel element to controllably form and unform an electrically conductive channel between said input node and said output node. The input node is coupled to a reference signal and the control structure is coupled to the first and second signal links. The output node is coupled to the output link, and the channel element is sized to carry sufficient current to drive said off-chip impedance load.

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