NEC Succeeds in Fabrication of CNT Transistor Using Coating Process

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NEC Corporation today announced the successful development of a carbon nanotube (CNT) transistor using a coating process. The basic operation of the new transistor with advanced characteristics has been verified, confirming its application in the printed electronics field.


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