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Selective modulation of electronic transport in VO 2 induced by 10 keV helium ion irradiation

Vanadium dioxide (VO 2 ) manifests an abrupt metal–insulator transition (MIT) from monoclinic to rutile phases, with potential use for tunable electronic and optical properties and spiking neuromorphic devices. Understanding pathways to modulate electronic transport in VO 2 , as well as its response to irradiation (e.g., for space applications), is critical to better enable these applications. In this work, we investigate the selective modulation of electronic transport in VO 2 films subject to different 10 keV helium ion (He + ) fluences. Under these conditions, the resistivity in the individual monoclinic and rutile phases varied by 50%–200%, while the MIT transformation temperature remains constant within 4 °C independent of irradiation fluence. Importantly, different trends in the resistivity of the monoclinic and rutile phases were observed both as a function of total He fluence as well as in films grown on different substrates (amorphous SiO 2 /Si vs single crystal Al 2 O 3 ). Through a combination of measurements including majority carrier sign via Seebeck, low frequency noise, and TEM, our investigation supports the presence of different kinds of point defects (V in; O in), which may arise due to grain boundary defect interactions. Our work suggests the utility of He irradiation for the selective modulation of VO 2 transport properties for neuromorphic, in contrast to other established but non-selective methods, like doping.

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Large electron concentration modulation using capacitance enhancement in SrTiO{sub 3}/SmTiO{sub 3} Fin-field effect transistors

Solid-state modulation of 2-dimensional electron gases (2DEGs) with extreme (∼3.3 × 10{sup 14 }cm{sup −2}) densities corresponding to 1/2 electron per interface unit cell at complex oxide heterointerfaces (such as SrTiO{sub 3}/GdTiO{sub 3} or SrTiO{sub 3}/SmTiO{sub 3}) is challenging because it requires enormous gate capacitances. One way to achieve large gate capacitances is by geometrical capacitance enhancement in fin structures. In this work, we fabricate both Au-gated planar field effect transistors (FETs) and Fin-FETs with varying fin-widths on 60 nm SrTiO{sub 3}/5 nm SmTiO{sub 3} thin films grown by hybrid molecular beam epitaxy. We find that the FinFETs exhibit higher gate capacitance compared to planar FETs. By scaling down the SrTiO{sub 3}/SmTiO{sub 3} fin widths, we demonstrate further gate capacitance enhancement, almost twice compared to the planar FETs. In the FinFETs with narrowest fin-widths, we demonstrate a record 2DEG electron concentration modulation of ∼2.4 × 10{sup 14 }cm{sup −2}.

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High density electronic packaging module with improved cooling assembly

Cold plate increases heat transfer within high density electronic module. Tapered pins improve heat transfer process by providing larger surface pressure with increased planar area. Cooling technique increases thermal contact where planar area is limited, interface pressure increases the heat transfer coefficient.

Martin, J. H.↗

Evaluation of Maxim Module-Integrated Electronics at the DOE Regional Test Centers: Preprint

Module-embedded power electronics developed by Maxim Integrated are under evaluation through a partnership with the Department of Energy's Regional Test Center (RTC) program. Field deployments of both conventional modules and electronics-enhanced modules are designed to quantify the performance advantage of Maxim's products under different amounts of inter-row shading, and their ability to be deployed at a greater ground-coverage-ratio than conventional modules. Simulations in PVSYST have quantified the predicted performance difference between conventional modules and Maxim's modules from inter-row shading. Initial performance results have identified diffuse irradiance losses at tighter row spacing for both the Maxim and conventional modules. Comparisons with published models show good agreement with models predicting the greatest diffuse irradiance losses. At tighter row spacing, all of the strings equipped with embedded power electronics outperformed their conventional peers. An even greater performance advantage is predicted to occur in the winter months when the amount of inter-row shading mismatch is at a maximum.

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Evaluation of Maxim Module-Integrated Electronics at the DOE Regional Test Centers (Presentation)

Module-embedded power electronics developed by Maxim Integrated are under evaluation through a partnership with the Department of Energy's Regional Test Center (RTC) program. Field deployments of both conventional modules and electronics-enhanced modules are designed to quantify the performance advantage of Maxim's products under different amounts of interrow shading, and their ability to be deployed at a greater ground-coverage ratio than conventional modules. Simulations in PVSYST have quantified the predicted performance difference between conventional modules and Maxim's modules from interrow shading. Initial performance results have identified diffuse irradiance losses at tighter row spacing for both the Maxim and conventional modules. Comparisons with published models show good agreement with models predicting the greatest diffuse irradiance losses. At tighter row spacing, all of the strings equipped with embedded power electronics outperformed their conventional peers. An even greater performance advantage is predicted to occur in the winter months when the amount of interrow shading mismatch is at a maximum.

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Semiclassical theory of bipolaronic superconductivity in a bond-modulated electron-phonon model

We analyze the transition temperature T c of bipolaronic superconductivity in a bond Su-Schrieffer-Heeger (bond-SSH) model—also known as a bond Peierls model—where the electron hoppings are modulated by bond phonons. Using a semiclassical instanton approximation justifiable in the adiabatic limit of slow phonons, we find that the bipolaron mass is only weakly enhanced, in contrast to the typical large mass enhancement found in standard (Holstein) electron-phonon models. Specifically, in the strong coupling limit, the bipolarons can freely slide within a degenerate manifold rather than become self-trapped. A gas of these bipolarons can undergo a superfluid transition at a critical temperature for which we obtain an upper bound. We find that this bound is exponentially larger than that in the Holstein model. In conclusion, our study provides an analytical understanding of the mechanism behind the high-T c bipolaronic superconductivity numerically observed in [Phys. Rev. X 13, 011010 (2023)].

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Substrate induced modulation of electronic, magnetic and chemical properties of MoSe{sub 2} monolayer

Monolayer of MoSe{sub 2}, having a typical direct band gap of ∼1.5 eV, is a promising material for optoelectronic and solar cell applications. When this 2D semiconductor is supported on transition metal substrates, such as Ni(111) and Cu(111), its electronic structure gets modulated. First principles density functional investigation shows the appearance of de-localized mid-gap states in the density of states. The work function of the semiconductor overlayer gets modified considerably, indicating n-type doping caused by the metal contacts. The charge transfer across the metal-semiconductor junction also significantly enhances the chemical reactivity of the MoSe{sub 2} overlayer, as observed by Hydrogen absorption. Furthermore, for Ni contact, there is a signature of induced magnetism in MoSe{sub 2} monolayer.

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Ion-modulated nonlinear electronic transport in carbon nanotube bundle/RbAg{sub 4}I{sub 5} thin film composite nanostructures

We have explored the ion-modulated electronic transport properties of mixed ionic-electronic conductor (MIEC) composite nanostructures made of superionic conductor RbAg{sub 4}I{sub 5} films and carbon nanotube (CNT) bundle spiderwebs. Our experimental and theoretical studies indicate that the formation of ion-electron bound states (IEBSs) leads to strong ion-electron interference effect and interesting electronic transport of CNT, such as nonlinear current-voltage (I–V) characteristics and novel temperature dependence of the current. With increasing temperature, the hybrid nanostructures show rich phases with different dependence of current on temperature, which is related to the structural phase transition of RbAg{sub 4}I{sub 5} and the transition of dissociation of IEBSs. The ion-modulation of the electric conductivity in such MIEC composite nanostructures with great tunability has been used to design new ionic-electronic composite nano-devices with function like field effect transistor.

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Method of disjoining adhesively bonded electronic cordwood modules

Embedment of resistive heating elements in a cordwood module used for packaging electronic components, facilitates separation of the adhesive bond between the module, and metal heat sink and the potting material without damaging the components. Electrical power applied to the elements causes breakdown of bonding material.

Sacramone, P. J.↗

Modulation of cosmic-ray electrons.

An analytical approach is presented that provides qualitative insight into both observations and numerical calculations of cosmic-ray electron modulation and embodies, as a natural feature of a specific model, two cosmic-ray components whose temporal variations are uncorrelated. In the light of this approach, it is shown that the origin and time variations of the steep spectrum of electrons observed below 20 MeV may be explained by a simple method in which the spectrum of interplanetary cosmic rays is decomposed at low energies into two independently varying components.

Earl, J. A.↗

Direct visualization of critical hydrogen atoms in a pyridoxal 5'-phosphate enzyme

Enzymes dependent on pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP, the active form of vitamin B6) perform a myriad of diverse chemical transformations. They promote various reactions by modulating the electronic states of PLP through weak interactions in the active site. Neutron crystallography has the unique ability of visualizing the nuclear positions of hydrogen atoms in macromolecules. Here we present a room-temperature neutron structure of a homodimeric PLP-dependent enzyme, aspartate aminotransferase, which was reacted in situ with α-methylaspartate. In one monomer, the PLP remained as an internal aldimine with a deprotonated Schiff base. In the second monomer, the external aldimine formed with the substrate analog. We observe a deuterium equidistant between the Schiff base and the C-terminal carboxylate of the substrate, a position indicative of a low-barrier hydrogen bond. As a result, quantum chemical calculations and a low-pH room-temperature X-ray structure provide insight into the physical phenomena that control the electronic modulation in aspartate aminotransferase.

37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL, AND ANALYTICAL CH↗

System and method for neural interface with modular active electronics

A modular, high density electrical system is disclosed which makes use of an interface component, which is well suited to being placed in contact with an anatomy of either a human or an animal, and which may be releasably coupled to an electronics module subsystem. The interface component has a plurality of electrically conductive interconnect pads that may be releasably secured by a member to a plurality of electrically conductive pads of the electronics module subsystem. The electronics module subsystem may have a substrate which supports both an electronics circuit and the interconnect pads.

Shah, Kedar G.↗

Integration Methods for High-Density Integrated Electric Drives (Final Technical Report)

The project goal was to research, design and fabricate high-power-density, high-performance SiC power electronic modules for motor drive inverters in electric vehicles (EVs) to enable the subsequent motor drive to achieve a power density of 100 kW/l. EVs use electric motors instead of internal combustion engines as the prime mover, and their core components are semiconductor-based power electronic modules. Efficient power electronic modules play a vital role in power conversion systems. The performance of power modules directly affects the energy efficiency and overall performance of electric vehicles. Therefore, it is particularly important to develop power modules with high power density and high electrical performance that will perform reliably under EV environmental conditions. To achieve these goals, advanced electronic packaging technologies are required. This report describes a 5-year effort to integrate key aspects surrounding the basic power devices into the module itself to increase power density. These include sensing and sensing readout circuits, gate driver circuits, and two-sided cooling solutions.

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