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    This document summarizes transistors and single electronics. It discusses the classification of transistors, the principle of Coulomb blockade, and how single electron transistors work. Single electron transistors allow for the control of individual electrons and have advantages like high switching speeds and low power consumption. However, they also have disadvantages such as low voltage gain and difficulties operating at room temperature. Potential applications of single electron transistors include use in electrometers, logic circuits, memory, and quantum computers.

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    This document summarizes transistors and single electronics. It discusses the classification of transistors, the principle of Coulomb blockade, and how single electron transistors work. Single electron transistors allow for the control of individual electrons and have advantages like high switching speeds and low power consumption. However, they also have disadvantages such as low voltage gain and difficulties operating at room temperature. Potential applications of single electron transistors include use in electrometers, logic circuits, memory, and quantum computers.

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    This document summarizes transistors and single electronics. It discusses the classification of transistors, the principle of Coulomb blockade, and how single electron transistors work. Single electron transistors allow for the control of individual electrons and have advantages like high switching speeds and low power consumption. However, they also have disadvantages such as low voltage gain and difficulties operating at room temperature. Potential applications of single electron transistors include use in electrometers, logic circuits, memory, and quantum computers.

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    By-: Shashank Joshi

    OVERVIEW

    Transistors Classification of transistors A new field single electronics Principle of single electronics Coulomb blockade Single electron transistors Working of SET Advantages Disadvantages Applications Conclusion

    TRANSISTORS
    A transistor is a three terminal, semiconductor device which can be used for numerous purposes including signal modulation, amplification, voltage stabilization, and many others applications

    Transistors are mostly used as switching devices in

    various circuits.

    CLASSIFICATION OF TRANSISTORS
    TRANSISTORS

    BJT

    FET

    JFET

    MOSFET

    MOSFET

    A new field- Single Electronics


    Though the research stated in this field in late 80s,

    this field has still ways to go.

    This field deals with the devices where we are able to

    control the movement and position of a single electron or a small number of electrons.

    PRINCIPLES OF SINGLE ELECTRONICS


    Orthodox Theory

    Kondo effect

    COULOMB BLOCKADE
    The increase in resistance around zero bias i.e. the obstruction to the path of flow of electron is called coulomb blockade.

    CONDITIONS FOR COULOMB BLOCKADE


    The bias voltage must be lower than the elementary

    charge divided by the self-capacitance of the island: Vbias < e/C The thermal kinetic energy of the electron must be less than the Coulomb repulsion energy i.e. kBT< e2/C The tunneling resistance Rt should be greater than h/e2.

    SINGLE ELECTRON TRANSISTOR


    Single electron transistor is one of the most important

    single electron device.


    1.Three terminals with an island 2.Island (30-50nm): A low self capacitance region 3.Tuning by a Gate 4.Relies on single electron tunneling through a nanoscale junction

    WORKING OF SET
    For an electron to hop onto the island, its energy must equal the Coulomb

    energy.
    When both the gate and bias voltages are zero, electrons do not have

    enough energy to enter the island and current does not flow.
    As the bias voltage between the source and drain is increased, an electron

    can pass through the island when the energy in the system reaches the Coulomb energy.

    ADVANTAGE
    SETs have very high switching speed as compared to BJTs and

    MOSFETS.
    SET working as a switching device, with transfer of only one electron,

    the device can be switched ON or OFF.

    SETs have very low power consumption.

    DISADVANTAGES
    Very low voltage gain.
    Lithography techniques. Room temprature operation. Background charge.

    APPLICATIONS
    Super-sensitive electrometer.
    Programmable single electron transistor logic. Single electron memory. Detection of microwaves. Quantum Computers.

    CONCLUSION
    At present research is going on for these devices. Though good results have been received still there are formidable hurdles to cross. The future does look for these devices.

    THANK YOU

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