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Nanomechanical switch for integration with CMOS logic.

Journal Article · · Proposed for publication in the Journal of Microelectronics and Micromechanics.
OSTI ID:972477

We designed, fabricated and measured the performance of nanoelectromechanical (NEMS) switches. Initial data are reported with one of the switch designs having a measured switching time of 400 ns and an operating voltage of 5 V. The switches operated laterally with unmeasurable leakage current in the 'off' state. Surface micromachining techniques were used to fabricate the switches. All processing was CMOS compatible. A single metal layer, defined by a single mask step, was used as the mechanical switch layer. The details of the modeling, fabrication and testing of the NEMS switches are reported.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
972477
Report Number(s):
SAND2008-7279J
Journal Information:
Proposed for publication in the Journal of Microelectronics and Micromechanics., Journal Name: Proposed for publication in the Journal of Microelectronics and Micromechanics.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English