Application of Ge Nanowire for Two-Input Bistable Nanoelectromechanical Switch

Authors

  • Jana ANDZANE University of Latvia, Institute of Chemical Physics
  • Juris PRIKULIS University of Latvia, Institute of Chemical Physics
  • Raimonds MEIJA University of Latvia, Institute of Chemical Physics
  • Jelena KOSMACA University of Latvia, Institute of Chemical Physics
  • Subhajit BISWAS Department of Chemistry, University College Cork
  • Justin D HOLMES Department of Chemistry, University College Cork
  • Donats ERTS University of Latvia, Institute of Chemical Physics

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.ms.19.3.3086

Keywords:

nanowire, bistable switch, semicondutor, NEMS

Abstract

Recently, several research groups presented bistable two-terminal nanoelectromechanical switches based on individual single-clamped active element. All presented devices had one input electrode. Similar devices having two or more input electrodes have not been yet investigated. In this work we present the two-input bistable controlled nanoelectromechanical switch based on an individual single-clamped Ge nanowire. The switch is realised using in-situ SEM technique and operating due to balancing of electrostatic, adhesion and elastic forces. The operation conditions of the device are investigated and presented. The advantages and drawbacks of the device are discussed.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.ms.19.3.3086

Author Biographies

  • Jana ANDZANE, University of Latvia, Institute of Chemical Physics
    Institute of Chemical Physics, Senior Researcher
  • Juris PRIKULIS, University of Latvia, Institute of Chemical Physics
    Institute of Chemical Physics, Senior Researcher.
  • Raimonds MEIJA, University of Latvia, Institute of Chemical Physics
    Director of Institute of Chemical Physics, Scientific Assistant
  • Jelena KOSMACA, University of Latvia, Institute of Chemical Physics
    Director of Institute of Chemical Physics, Scientific Assistant
  • Subhajit BISWAS, Department of Chemistry, University College Cork
    Department of Chemistry, Researcher
  • Justin D HOLMES, Department of Chemistry, University College Cork
    Professor
  • Donats ERTS, University of Latvia, Institute of Chemical Physics
    Director of Institute of Chemical Physics, Senior Researcher.

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Published

2013-09-17

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 3 (2013)

Section

ELECTRONIC AND OPTICAL MATERIALS

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