Molecular Electronics

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Molecular Electronics

• Molecular electronics is a platform technology
• Size, cost, fundamental comparisons
• Self-assembly, bottom-up vs. top-down
• Switching (1 billion) and memory (hours) demo
• Comparison to LEDs and TFTs
• Functionalization of nanotubes
• Nanocell Computing inverters, NANDs, XOR, adder
• Commercial benefits Lower production costs,
  power consumption and size. Enhanced density and
  functionality
• Commercial evolution (a) replacement of cost
  limiting components via hybrids, (b) electronics
  everywhere, (c) nanocell computing (d)
• Molecular Electronics Corps (MECs) initial
  product priorities Interconnects (Amphenol), GB
  NVRAM (confidential), Image sensors/displays, RF
  Smart tags

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James M. Tour, Rice Univ.