Abstract:
Disclosed is a semiconductor transistor device (100) with an annular gate (118) surrounding, at least in part, a channel (110) that conducts current between a first (104) and second (114) source/drain. Also disclosed is a semiconductor transistor device (100) having an annular gate (118) and containing a channel (110) composed of a polymer material. Yet also disclosed is the fabrication of a device utilizing a polymer channel (110) surrounded, at least in part, by an annular gate (118). Further disclosed is a system with a means to control (and/or amplify) current via an annular gate (118) surrounding a channel (110) which conducts current between a first (104) and second (114) source/drain.
Abstract:
Systems and methods employing at least one constant current source (114, 404) to facilitate programming of an organic memory cell (102, 302, 402, 904, 1102, 1206) and/or employing at least one constant voltage source (112, 304) to facilitate erasing of a memory device (200, 300, 400, 900, 1100). The present invention is utilized in single memory cell devices and memory cell arrays (100). Employing a constant current source (114, 404) prevents current spikes during programming and allows accurate control of a memory cell's (102, 302, 402, 904, 1102, 1206) state during write cycles, independent of the cell's resistance. Employing a constant voltage source (112, 304) provides a stable load for memory cells (102, 302, 402, 904, 1102, 1206) during erase cycles and allows for accurate voltage control across the memory cell (102, 302, 402, 904, 1102, 1206) despite large dynamic changes in cell resistance during the process.
Abstract:
The present invention facilitates semiconductor devices by aiding the efficiency in the way individual devices change states in a semiconductor array (100, 200, 212, 300, 400). State change voltages can be applied to a single device in the array (100, 200, 212, 300, 400) of semiconductor devices without the need for transistor-type voltage controls. The diodic effect (114, 508, 510, 900, 1014, 1114, 1214, 1502, 1702, 1812) of the present invention facilitates this activity by allowing specific voltage levels necessary for state changes to only occur at the desired device. In this manner, an array of devices can be programmed with varying data or states without utilizing transistor technology. The present invention also allows for an extremely efficient method of producing these types of devices, eliminating the need to manufacture costly external voltage controlling semiconductor devices.
Abstract:
The present invention facilitates semiconductor devices by aiding the efficiency in the way individual devices change states in a semiconductor array (100, 200, 212, 300, 400). State change voltages can be applied to a single device in the array (100, 200, 212, 300, 400) of semiconductor devices without the need for transistor-type voltage controls. The diodic effect (114, 508, 510, 900, 1014, 1114, 1214, 1502, 1702, 1812) of the present invention facilitates this activity by allowing specific voltage levels necessary for state changes to only occur at the desired device. In this manner, an array of devices can be programmed with varying data or states without utilizing transistor technology. The present invention also allows for an extremely efficient method of producing these types of devices, eliminating the need to manufacture costly external voltage controlling semiconductor devices.