Patent ID: 7071023
Filing Date: 2006-07-04
Classification: B82Y,G11C,H01H,H01L,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of forming a nanotube switching element, comprising: forming a first structure having at least one output electrode; forming a nanotube layer and lithographically defining a shape of a conductive article by lithographically patterning the layer and removing portions of the layer to form a conductive article having at least one nanotube; wherein the at least one nanotube is substantially parallel to a substrate having the nanotube switching element forming a second structure having at least one output electrode and positioning said second structure in relation to the first structure and the conductive article such that the output electrode of the first structure is opposite the output electrode of the second structure and such that a portion of the conductive article is positioned therebetween; providing at least one signal electrode in electrical communication with the conductive article having at least one nanotube; providing at least one control electrode in relation to the conductive article such that the control electrode may control the conductive article to form a channel between the signal electrode and at least one of the output electrodes.