Small Slope Micro/Nano-Electronic Switches

Abstract

This paper discusses three categories of small slope electronic switches: the tunnel FET, the IMOS and the NEM-FET, which are expected to bring added value compared to CMOS by presenting an abrupt subthreshold slope, smaller than the physical limit, 60mV/decade, of the solid-state MOS transistor at room temperature. Recent results and future promises are reported.