OVERVIEW OF NANOELECTRONIC DEVICES

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of research developments toward nanometer scale electronic switching devices for use in digital circuits. Specifically, two classes of alternatives to the field-effect transistor are considered: (1) quantum-effect and single electron solid-state devices and (2) molecular electronic devices. A taxonomy of devices in each class is provided, operational principles are described and compared for the various types of devices. This work has been performed at Department of Electronics & Telecommunications, Faculty of Physics, HCM University of Natural Sciences.