Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Combined with electrical contact or lead – Of specified material other than unalloyed aluminum
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-11
2006-04-11
Jackson, Jerome (Department: 2815)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Combined with electrical contact or lead
Of specified material other than unalloyed aluminum
C257S741000, C257S751000, C438S623000, C438S627000, C438S628000, C438S687000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07026716
ABSTRACT:
An electrical device is disclosed. The electrical device includes a substrate, and a self-assembled molecular layer on the substrate. The self-assembled molecular layer comprises a plurality of molecules, each molecule comprising a first end proximate to the substrate and a second end comprising sulfur distal to the substrate. A copper layer is on the self-assembled molecular layer.
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Ganesan Pethuraja Gopal
Ramanath Ganapathiraman
Vijayamohanan Kunjukrishna Pillai
Aston David J.
Jackson Jerome
Peters, Verny, Jones, Schmitt & Aston, L.L.P.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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