MASS INSIGHT January, 19, 2005

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MASS INSIGHT January, 19, 2005
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Nantero Overview
Founded in 2001 to commercialize
nanoelectromechanical switch technology using
carbon nanotubes Multiple applications for base t
echnology include Nonvolatile random access memo
ry Logic High-speed interconnects Sensors Rela
ys Located in Woburn, Massachusetts (7000 sq ft f
acility with three clean rooms)
Proactive IP protection supporting licensing
business model 16.5 raised in two rounds of fund
ing to date
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Nantero Team
Nanteros founding team is Greg Schmergel, CEO,
formerly SVP of Strategy at About.com, Founder
and CEO of ExpertCentral, with an MBA from
Harvard and experience at Bain Co., TowerGroup,
and Booz-Allen. Dr. Tom Rueckes, Chief Scientific
Officer, with a PhD in Chemistry from Harvard
University, first author of a paper in Science on
NRAM, and a Finalist for the 2003 Feynman Prize
in Nanotechnology. Dr. Brent Segal, COO, with a P
hD in Chemistry from Harvard University and a
wide range of publications and patent filings,
and experience at Metaprobe LLC and Nycomed
Salutar. Nanteros nanotechnology specialists hav
e PhDs from top universities such as Harvard,
MIT, Rice, University of California, Berkeley,
and others. Nanteros semiconductor team members
have a range of experience at major semiconductor
firms, including Intel, Infineon, Texas
Instruments, Fujitsu, AMD, National
Semiconductor, and others.
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Properties of SWNTs
SWNT 1 nm diameter (thinnest metal)
High electric conductivity (Cu)
High current density (109 A/cm2)
High thermal conductivity (diamond)
High mechanical strength (100x stronger than
steel) Very low temperature coefficient (TCRppm) Very wide range of sheet resistance (1 kW/?
- 1 MW/?) Deposition by spin-coating (room temper
ature) Robust metallization (sputter or CVD)
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Ultimate NRAM Concept
Mechanically bi-stable, electrostatically-switchab
le device elements at each cross point.
The memory state is read out as the junction
resistance.
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Evolution of NRAM Concept
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Evolution of NRAM Concept
Early prototypes made with ASML Current partner
ships with LSI Logic and BAE Systems
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NRAMTM Benefits
Performance Properties Nonvolatile RAM to retain
state without power High speed (comparable to SRA
M) Small cell size (similar to DRAM) Unlimited l
ifetime (1015 cycles) Resistant to heat, cold, m
agnetism, vibration, and cosmic particles
Radiation hard switch CMOS-compatible Process F
low Can be manufactured in any CMOS semiconductor
fab Requires no new equipment No technology li
mitation for scaling
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Policy Priorities
Be Aware of the Competition in Nanotech
Over 30 countries now have nanotech programs
Over 25 US states have nanotech initiatives
MA only 3 in generation of high impact papers on
nanotech Support Local Nanotech Companies Assist
ance in working with the federal government
Nanotechnology Research and Development Act of
2003 authorizes 4B over four years, 60 to
academia Highlight success stories Support Educa
tion and Training in Nanotech Establish retrainin
g opportunities for professionals
Foster interdisciplinary cooperation in
universities Support technology transfer from uni
versities to companies
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New England Manufacturing Support (NEMS) Center

• Mission Statement (ESP)
• Encourage Nanotechnology, MEMS and Photonics
  Companies to Stay in or Move to Massachusetts
  (JOBS JOBS JOBS)
  
• Support Small Scale Manufacturing of Emerging
  Nanotechnology, MEMS and Photonics Companies
  
• Provide Contacts, Process, Engineering Resources
  and Support for Large Scale Manufacturing of
  Nanotechnology, MEMS and Photonics Products

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THE NEED

• University RD facilities cannot manufacture
• Stringent Semiconductor Requirements
• FEOL/BEOL Separation
• New Materials and Processes Not Allowed
• FABS Do NOT Do Research Runs
• Manufacturing Tools Expensive
• Maintenance is Expensive (Cost of Ownership)
• Process Development Requires Industrial Support

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NEMS Center

• 20000 sq ft of class 10/100 clean room space
• Enabling Nanotechnology, MEMS and Photonics RD
  (Bleeding Edge Equipment)
  
• Supporting Small Scale Production Runs
• Providing Process Development to Manufacturing
  Partners (Fortune 500 Companies)
  

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Partnerships

• RD Companies
• Foundry
• Equipment Manufacturers
• Metrology
• Universities
• Venture Capitalists

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The MODELS

• Corning Intellisense (CLOSED)
• Excellent facility for small company tech
  transfer and manufacturing
  
• Alta Microtec (California)
• 200 mm capabilities
• Experience with the Semi Fabs
• Process Development
• Lean Operation Understands Cost Structure

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The OPTIONS for Small Companies

• Build Your Own Facility
• Leave Massachusetts
• Go to Silicon Valley
• Establish Overseas Partnerships and Manufacturing
  Relationships (Taiwan/Japan)
  
• Perish

Results in Intellectual Property Drain from
Massachusetts With Lower Returns
Think of it in Massachusetts Build it Elsewhere
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Companies At Risk

• Company 1
• Company 2
• Company 3
• Company 4
• Company 5
• Company 6
• Company 7
• Company 8