Carbon-Based Fuses for Permanent Solid-State Storage ID: 2012-014
A revolutionary solid-state storage solution utilizing carbon allotropes for permanent, user-programmable data retention.
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Technology Overview
This technology introduces a novel approach to solid-state storage by employing carbon-based fuses, such as nanotubes and graphene, to achieve permanent data storage. Unlike traditional storage methods (DRAM, SRAM, ROM, Flash EPROM), this invention ensures data permanence through the complete oxidation of carbon fuses, eliminating common failure mechanisms and dendritic growth. The detailed invention disclosure from Brigham Young University encompasses the purpose, functionality, and potential of this technology, supported by diagrams and microscopic imagery.
Key Advantages
- Permanent data storage without the risk of data loss
- Elimination of common failure mechanisms found in existing storage technologies
- Utilizes carbon allotropes, ensuring high durability and reliability
- User-programmable for a wide range of applications
Problems Addressed
- Unreliable data retention in traditional memory storage solutions
- Dendritic growth leading to data corruption and loss
- Need for a permanent storage solution without the limitations of current technologies
Market Applications
- Solid-state memory manufacturing
- Permanent digital data storage for critical data retention
- High-reliability computing applications
- Archival data storage solutions
Additional Information
Technology ID: 2012-014
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Date Published: 30 June, 2025
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