Kondo J.
University of Connecticut, US
Keywords: multi-valued logic (MVL), quantum dot channel (QDC), quantum dot gate (QDG), quantum dot superlattice (QDSL)
Quantum dot gate (QDG) field effect transistors (FET) have shown three-state transfer characteristics. Quantum dot channel (QDC) field-effect transistors (FET) have exhibited multi-state ID-VG characteristics. This paper aims at studying the effect of incorporating cladded quantum dot layers in the gate region of QDC-FET. Their operations are explained by carrier transport in narrow energy mini-bands which are manifested in a quantum dot superlattice (QDSL) transport channel. QDSL is formed by an array of cladded quantum dots (such as SiOx-Si and GeOx-Ge). Multi-state FETs are needed in multi-valued logic (MVL) that can reduce the number of gates and transistors in digital circuits. This paper describes modeling and fabrication of QDC-QDG FET which consists of two layers of cladded quantum dots in the gate as well as in the channel regions.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Nanotechnology 2013: Advanced Materials, CNTs, Particles, Films and Composites (Volume 1)
Published: May 12, 2013
Pages: 132 - 135
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topic: Materials Characterization & Imaging
ISBN: 978-1-4822-0581-7