TFA states that what they've created is a matrix of silicon islands connected by molybdenum MOS transistors to automate batch testing of carbon nanotubes (about 2000 at a time). Yes, they look for I/V curves, but the CNTs are being tested as two-terminal devices (e.g. diodes) not three-terminal devices (e.g. transistors).
At least, they're not laying claim to it (though you can bet they would like to).
Their more modest (!) goal is to characterize the fabrication process in hopes of achieving higher yields of semiconducting (vs. metallic) CNTs.
There will definitely be a few problems with productization; molybdenum's not something you want to get anywhere near a commercial fab, and that big blob of CNT growth catalyst is a bit of a disaster. But this looks like a very nice bit of engineering.
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Science & Engineering Associates is a subsidiary partner of Apogen Technologies, who licensed this to Trakstar. They've been pretty busy in this area.
At least, they're not laying claim to it (though you can bet they would like to). Their more modest (!) goal is to characterize the fabrication process in hopes of achieving higher yields of semiconducting (vs. metallic) CNTs.
There will definitely be a few problems with productization; molybdenum's not something you want to get anywhere near a commercial fab, and that big blob of CNT growth catalyst is a bit of a disaster. But this looks like a very nice bit of engineering.
Hmm... According to their project info page, they used two 1.5W bidirectional amplifiers. Probably not legitimate under part 15.
Huh. From R'ing TFA, it seems there is an exploit using five new security holes disclosed on 11/25/03, not the seven originally reported on 9/11/03.