Some considerations on nanowires in nanoelectronics

Ferry, David K. (Department of Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University); Gilbert, Matthew J.; Akis, Richard Source: IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, v 55, n 11, Special Issue on Nanowire Transistors: Modeling, Device Design, and Technoilogy, 2008, p 2820-2826

Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 

Abstract: Nanowires have become of great interest in recent years, and great promise has followed their development. In this paper, we review the role of ballistic transport, the ballistic-to-diffusive crossover, and the possible impact of nanowires in integrated circuits. © 2008 IEEE. (23 refs.)

terms: Transistors - Ballistics - Electric wire - Explosives - Field effect transistors - Integrated circuits - Nanostructured materials - Nanostructures - Nanowires - Transport properties