Investigation of the Electrical Characteristics of Triple-Gate FinFETs and Silicon-Nanowire FETs

08 Aug 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Monica Taba, Gerhard Klimeck

Electrical characteristics of various Fin field-effect transistors (FinFETs) and silicon-nanowires were analyzed and compared using a modified three-dimensional self-consistent quantum-mechanical …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1715

DNA Nanowires

06 Aug 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Margarita Shalaev

DNA is a relatively inexpensive and ubiquitous material that can be used as a scaffold for constructing nanowires. Our research focuses on the manufacturing of DNA-templated, magnetic nanowires. This …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1679

Surface Analysis of Organic Monlayers Using FTIR and XPS

02 Aug 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Jamie Nipple, Michael Toole, David Janes

Current research concerning self-assembled monolayers (SAM) focuses on the fabrication of microelectronics utilizing a semiconductor/molecule/metal junction. This study seeks to investigate various …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1655

ECE 612 Introductory Lecture (Fall 06)

08 Aug 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark Lundstrom

https://nanohub.org/resources/1693

ECE 612 Lecture 1: MOSFET Review

08 Aug 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark Lundstrom

https://nanohub.org/resources/1696

ECE 612 Lecture 3: 1D MOS Electrostatics

08 Aug 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark Lundstrom

https://nanohub.org/resources/1702

ECE 612 Lecture 2: Introduction to Device Simulation

08 Aug 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark Lundstrom

https://nanohub.org/resources/1699

Nanotubes and Nanowires: One-dimensional Materials

17 Jul 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Timothy D. Sands

What is a nanowire? What is a nanotube? Why are they interesting and what are their potential applications? How are they made? This presentation is intended to begin to answer these questions while …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1639

Exploring Electron Transfer with Density Functional Theory

11 Jun 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Troy Van Voorhis

This talk will highlight several illustrative applications of constrained density functional theory (DFT) to electron transfer dynamics in electronic materials. The kinetics of these reactions are …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1566

NanoMOS 3.0: First-Time User Guide

06 Jun 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Kurtis Cantley, Mark Lundstrom

This tutorial is an introduction to the nanoMOS simulation tool for new users. Descriptions of input and output parameters are included, along with new features associated with the Rappture …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1533

Logic Devices and Circuits on Carbon Nanotubes

05 Apr 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Joerg Appenzeller

Over the last years carbon nanotubes (CNs) have attracted an increasing interest as building blocks for nano-electronics applications. Due to their unique properties enabling e.g. ballistic transport …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1487

Nanoscale Transistors: Advanced VLSI Devices (Introductory Lecture)

20 Apr 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark Lundstrom

Welcome to the ECE 612 Introductory/Overview lecture. This course examines the device physics of advanced transistors and the process, device, circuit, and systems considerations that enter into the …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1236

EDA Challenges in Nanoscale Design: A Synopsys Perspective

11 Apr 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Rich Goldman

Rich Goldman gives an overview of the current state of the semiconductor and EDA (Electronic Design Automation) industry with a special focus on the impact of nanometer scale design on design tools …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1220

The Long and Short of Pick-up Stick Transistors: A Promising Technology for Nano- and Macro-Electronics

11 Apr 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Muhammad A. Alam

In recent years, there has been enormous interest in the emerging field of large-area macro-electronics, and fabricating thin-film transistors on flexible substrates. This talk will cover recent …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1214

Thermal Microsystems for On-Chip Thermal Engineering

04 Apr 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Suresh V. Garimella

Electro-thermal co-design at the micro- and nano-scales is critical for achieving desired performance and reliability in microelectronic circuits. Emerging thermal microsystems technologies for …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1182

Mark Ratner Interview on Nanotechnology

23 Mar 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark A. Ratner, Krishna Madhavan

Nanotechnology interview with Krishna Madhavan.

https://nanohub.org/resources/1135

Molecular Transport Structures: Elastic Scattering, Vibronic Effects and Beyond

13 Feb 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark A. Ratner, Abraham Nitzan, Misha Galperin

Current experimental efforts are clarifying quite beautifully the nature of charge transport in so-called molecular junctions, in which a single molecule provides the channel for current flow between …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1018

Making the Tiniest and Fastest Transistor using Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD)

13 Feb 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Peide "Peter" Ye

Atomic layer deposition (ALD) is an emerging nanotechnology enables the deposit of ultrathin films, one atomic layer by one atomic layer. ALD provides a powerful, new capability to grow or regrow …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1015

A Gentle Introduction to Nanotechnology and Nanoscience

13 Feb 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark A. Ratner

While the Greek root nano just means dwarf, the nanoscale has become a giant focus of contemporary science and technology. We will examine the fundamental issues underlying the excitement involved …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1021

A Primer on Semiconductor Device Simulation

23 Jan 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark Lundstrom

Computer simulation is now an essential tool for the research and development of semiconductor processes and devices, but to use a simulation tool intelligently, one must know what's "under the …

https://nanohub.org/resources/980