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Theme 5.1: Nanoelectronics
We propose novel nanoelectronic technologies to meet the
requirements of battlesuit electronics, notably: the highest
possible speed and integration density, but with increased
functionality, an ability to integrate heterogeneous materials,
and a priority on power efficiency. The proposed portfolio
includes nanoelectromechanical devices that exhibit higher
transconductance than conventional transistors, thereby lowering
power dissipation in memories and transistors. In addition,
many battle suit applications necessitate the use of flexible
substrates that cannot support high temperature processing.
For these applications, we propose high performance field
effect transistors with polymer-carbon nanotube composite
channels. Finally, we propose a battlesuit integration platform
for chemical sensing capabilities, thereby enhancing the
functionality of the battlesuit. The common theme of the
portfolio is the exploitation of uniquely nanoscale phenomena
with an emphasis on functional devices.
Project 5.1.1: Nanoelectronics
Theme 5.1 Researchers
Prof. Marc Baldo, Department
of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Prof. Nicola Marzari,
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Prof. Timothy Swager,
Department of Chemistry
Prof. Edwin L. (Ned) Thomas,
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
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