Nanotube-based switching elements and logic circuits

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2011-07-26

2011-07-26

Tan, Vibol (Department: 2819)

Nanotechnology

Specified use of nanostructure

For electronic or optoelectronic application

C977S940000, C977S762000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07985906

ABSTRACT:
Nanotube-based switching elements and logic circuits are disclosed. Under one embodiment of the invention, a Boolean logic circuit includes at least one input terminal and an output terminal, and a network of nanotube switching elements electrically disposed between said at least one input terminal and said output terminal. The network of nanotube switching elements effectuates a Boolean function transformation of Boolean signals on said at least one input terminal. The Boolean function transformation includes a Boolean inversion within the function, such as a NOT or NOR function.

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