Tags: nanotransistors

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A nanotransistor is a transistor whose dimensions are measured in nanometers. Transistors are used for switching and amplifying electronic signals. When combined in the millions and billions, they can be used to create sophisticated programmable information processors.

 

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  1. Variation-Aware Nanosystem Design Kit (NDK)

    30 Jul 2015 | | Contributor(s):: Gage Hills

    Carbon nanotube field-effect transistors (CNFETs) are promising candidates for building energy-efficient digital systems at highly scaled technology nodes. However, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are inherently subject to variations that reduce circuit yield, increase susceptibility to noise, and...

  2. The Ultimate Scaling Limit - A Deterministic Single Atom Transistor

    10 Mar 2015 | | Contributor(s):: Gerhard Klimeck

    A talk by Dr. Gerhard Klimeck, Director of nanoHUB.org, Purdue University, Founder of NEMOco, LLC @ the University of Michigan.

  3. High-Frequency Carbon Nanotube Transistors: A Multi-Scale Simulation Framework

    07 Jan 2015 | | Contributor(s):: Martin Claus

    The talk gives an overview on a multi-scale simulation framework with which this question can be answered. Methods to study the steady-state and transient quantum and semi-classical transport phenomena in CNTFETs and their application for the optimization of CNTFETs will be discussed. Special...

  4. The MVS Nanotransistor Model: A Primer

    26 Nov 2014 | | Contributor(s):: Mark Lundstrom

    In this talk, I will present a gentle introduction to the MVS model. I’ll show how the basic equations of the model can be obtained by using a traditional approach to MOSFETs. I’ll then indicate how the parameters in this traditional model must be re-interpreted in order to capture...

  5. The MVS Nanotransistor Model: A Case Study in Compact Modeling

    26 Nov 2014 | | Contributor(s):: Shaloo Rakheja

    In this talk, I will present my view on building an industry-standard compact model by using the MVS model as a case study. In the first part of the talk, I discuss mathematical issues, such as the smoothness of functions and their higher-order derivatives in connection with the MVS model....

  6. Basics of Compact Model Development

    02 Aug 2014 | | Contributor(s):: Sivakumar P Mudanai

    This tutorial is aimed at developing an understanding of what a compact model is, the need and role of compact models in the semiconductor industry and the requirements that a compact model must meet for acceptable use in circuit simulations. The tutorial will use simple examples from planar...

  7. RF Solid-State Vibrating Transistors

    15 Feb 2014 | | Contributor(s):: Dana Weinstein

    In this talk, I will discuss the Resonant Body Transistor (RBT), which can be integrated into a standard CMOS process. The first hybrid RF MEMS-CMOS resonators in Si at the transistor level of IBM’s SOI CMOS process, without any post-processing or packaging will be described. ...

  8. ECE 612 Lecture 9: Subthreshold Conduction

    25 Jan 2014 | | Contributor(s):: Mark Lundstrom

    Please view ECE 612 Lecture 12: Subthreshold Conduction from the 2006 teaching.

  9. ECE 612 Lecture 10: Threshold Voltage and MOSFET Capacitances

    25 Jan 2014 | | Contributor(s):: Mark Lundstrom

    Please view ECE 612 Lecture 13: Threshold Voltage and MOSFET Capacitances from the 2006 teaching.

  10. Tunnel FETs - Device Physics and Realizations

    10 Jul 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Joachim Knoch

    Here, the operating principles of TFETs will be discussed in detail and experimental realizations as well as simulation results will be presented. In particular, the role of the injecting source contact will be elaborated on.

  11. The Road Ahead for Carbon Nanotube Transistors

    09 Jul 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Aaron Franklin

    In this talk, recent advancements in the nanotube transistor field will be reviewed, showing why CNTFETs are worth considering now more than ever. Then, the material- and device-related challenges to realizing a nanotube-driven digital technology will be covered.

  12. Inelastic Transport in Carbon Nanotube Electronic and Optoelectronic Devices

    28 Jun 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Siyu Koswatta

    Discovered in the early 1990's, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are found to have exceptional physical characteristics compared to conventional semiconductor materials, with much potential for devices surpassing the performance of present-day electronics. Semiconducting CNTs have large carrier mobilities...

  13. Modeling Quantum Transport in Nanoscale Transistors

    28 Jun 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Ramesh Venugopal

    As critical transistor dimensions scale below the 100 nm (nanoscale) regime, quantum mechanical effects begin to manifest themselves and affect important device performance metrics. Therefore, simulation tools which can be applied to design nanoscale transistors in the future, require new theory...

  14. Physics and Simulation of Quasi-Ballistic Transport in Nanoscale Transistors

    28 Jun 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Jung-Hoon Rhew

    The formidable progress in microelectronics in the last decade has pushed thechannel length of MOSFETs into decanano scale and the speed of BJTs into hundreds of gigahertz. This progress imposes new challenges on device simulation as the essential physics of carrier transport departs that of...

  15. Nanoscale MOSFETS: Physics, Simulation and Design

    28 Jun 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Zhibin Ren

    This thesis discusses device physics, modeling and design issues of nanoscale transistors at the quantum level. The principle topics addressed in this report are 1) an implementation of appropriate physics and methodology in device modeling, 2)development of a new TCAD (technology computer aided...

  16. Two-Dimensional Scattering Matrix Simulations of Si MOSFET'S

    28 Jun 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Carl R. Huster

    For many years now, solid state device simulators have been based on the drift-diffusion equations. As transistor sizes have been reduced, there has been considerable concern about the predictive capability of these simulators. This concern has lead to the development of a number of simulation...

  17. Direct Solution of the Boltzmann Transport Equation in Nanoscale Si Devices

    28 Jun 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Kausar Banoo

    Predictive semiconductor device simulation faces a challenge these days. As devices are scaled to nanoscale lengths, the collision-dominated transport equations used in current device simulators can no longer be applied. On the other hand, the use of a better, more accurate Boltzmann Transport...

  18. Computational and Experimental Study of Transport in Advanced Silicon Devices

    28 Jun 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Farzin Assad

    In this thesis, we study electron transport in advanced silicon devices by focusing on the two most important classes of devices: the bipolar junction transistor (BJT) and the MOSFET. In regards to the BJT, we will compare and assess the solutions of a physically detailed microscopic model to...

  19. ECE 695A Lecture 18: DC-IV and Charge Pumping Methods

    25 Feb 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Muhammad Alam

    Outline:Recall: Properties of Interface DefectsFlux-based method 1: Direct Current-Voltage methodFlux-based method 2: Charge pumping methodConclusions

  20. ECE 695A Lecture 16: Review Questions

    22 Feb 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Muhammad Alam

    Review QuestionWhat is the difference between hot atom dissociation vs. cold atom dissociation?.Many experiments are reported at 77K and 295K. Why these temperatures?.Why is there such a big difference between VT degradation and NIT degradation?.Impact ionization threshold is significantly larger...