Patent ID: 8022394
Filing Date: 2011-09-20
Classification: B82Y,G11C,H01L

Abstract:
1. A molecular quantum interference device, comprising: (a) at least one molecular quantum interference unit having a first terminal group and a second terminal group between which quantum interference affects electrical conduction; (b) at least two molecular spacers, each having a first terminal group and a second terminal group, wherein a first one of the at least two molecular spacers is coupled to the molecular quantum interference unit through a chemical bonding between the first terminal group of the first molecular spacer and the second terminal group of the molecular quantum interference unit, and a second one of the two molecular spacers is coupled to the molecular quantum interference unit through a chemical bonding between the second terminal group of the second molecular spacer and the first terminal group of the molecular quantum interference unit, respectively; (c) a first electrode electrically coupled to the second molecular spacer; and (d) a second electrode electrically coupled to the first molecular spacer; ps wherein the at least two molecular spacers comprise at least one more spacer coupled between the molecular quantum interference unit and one of the first electrode and the second electrode.