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Nanoscale Interconnects and Circuits via DNA Origami ID: 2016-010

A groundbreaking method for creating smaller, more affordable electronic devices through DNA origami.

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Technology Overview

This technology utilizes DNA origami to construct complex, nano-sized 3D structures that can interface with metals and semiconductors, aiming to revolutionize the electronics and computer circuit industries. Developed at Brigham Young University, it offers a novel approach to producing electronic devices at a nanoscale, potentially outperforming existing manufacturing techniques in terms of size and cost.


Key Advantages

  • Enables the production of significantly smaller electronic components
  • Reduces manufacturing costs compared to current technologies
  • Offers precise control over the assembly of nanoscale structures
  • Facilitates the integration of biological and electronic systems

Problems Addressed

  • Limitations in reducing the size of electronic devices with current technology
  • High costs associated with nanoscale manufacturing
  • Complexity in creating 3D nano-sized electronic circuits and interconnects

Market Applications

  • Manufacturing of advanced electronic devices
  • Development of next-generation computer circuits
  • Potential licensing opportunities for tech firms like Intel and Motorola
  • Research and development in semiconductor technologies

Additional Information

Technology ID: 2022-002
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Date Published: 28 March, 2025

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