We demonstrate a top-down fabricated reconfigurable field effect transistor (RFET) based on a silicon nanowire that can be electrostatically programmed to pand n-configuration. The device unites a high symmetry of transfer characteristics, high on/off current ratios in both configurations and superior current densities in comparison to other top-down fabricated RFETs. Two NiSi2/Si Schottky junctions are formed inside the wire and gated individually. The narrow omega-gated channel is fabricated by a repeated SiO2 etch and growth sequence and a conformal TiN deposition. The gate and Schottky contact metal work functions and the oxide-induced compressive stress to the Schottky junction are adjusted to result in only factor 1.6 higher p-than n-current for in absolute terms identical gate voltages and identical drain voltages.
We present an integrated microfluidic system developed based on semiconductor and flat panel display compatible technology to facilitate mass manufacturability of next generation Lab-on-Chip systems. Tailored to different dynamic specifications, two semiconductor grade polymers are selected and used for device fabrication. Compared with PDMS based approach, the selected polymers and optimized excimer laser-aided transferring technique serve as the key factors to enable multi-step and high controllable diagnostic point-of-care platforms with integrated electrical and optical detection schemes.
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