Patent ID: 6750471
Filing Date: 2004-06-15
Classification: B82Y,G11C,H01L,Y10S

Abstract:
A microelectronic device comprising: a transistor comprising a substrate having a source and drain region separated by a channel region, a layer of insulating material overlaying said channel region, and a gate overlying said insulating material, said channel region comprising a molecule having a closed hollow cage structure, wherein a closed hollow cage structure diameter separates said source region and said drain region, said closed cage molecule a diameter ranging from about 0.4 to about 100 nm, said closed hollow cage structure being substantially comprised of carbon atoms or silicon atoms with the ability to conduct electrons, exhibit coulomb blockage and to receive and transmit at least one electron from the source or drain region upon application of voltage between said source region and said drain region, said closed cage molecule is of sufficient size to fit within said channel region and being in sufficient electrical contact with the gate and said source and drain regions to transmit an electron upon application of sufficient voltage between the source and drain regions to overcome said coulomb barrier.