Electric Field Control of Current Path in Spontaneous Polarization Active Layers

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a limitation in implementing and controlling electric circuits that are easily and rapidly applicable to various electronic elements, which hinders their widespread use in diverse applications.

Innovation Solution

A method of controlling a current path range using an electric field is applied to an active layer with a spontaneous polarization material through an application electrode, forming a variable low resistance region that allows for the formation and control of an electrical path, by adjusting the electric field intensity, duration, and spatial distribution.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional methods are used to implement and control electric circuits, then the circuits can be implemented in traditional electronic devices, but the applicability to various commonly used electric elements is limited and control is difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveapplicability to various electric elementsVSAvoidcontrol complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies a universal control method using electric fields that can be implemented across various types of electric elements including transistors, diodes, and resistors. The method forms variable low resistance regions through electric field application to spontaneous polarization materials, creating a unified approach that works across different device types rather than requiring element-specific control mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent controls electric circuit behavior by changing the electric field parameters (intensity, duration, spatial distribution) applied to the active layer. By varying these parameters, the resistance characteristics and current path ranges are dynamically adjusted, enabling simple control of circuit behavior without complex control logic.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If electric field intensity and duration are increased to form variable low resistance regions, then current path control precision is improved, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecurrent path control precisionVSAvoidenergy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies electric fields partially - only in specific regions where variable low resistance regions are needed, and only for the minimum duration required to achieve the desired resistance change. This avoids excessive energy consumption while maintaining sufficient control precision by concentrating the electric field application where and when it is most effective.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This method enables easy application of electric circuits to various applications by forming and maintaining variable low resistance regions, allowing for precise control of current paths and enhancing the flexibility and adaptability of electronic devices.

Implementation Method 1

applying an electric field to an active layer including a spontaneous polarization material through an application electrode disposed adjacent to the active layer to form a polarization region

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectric field: Electric Field

Implementation Method 2

active layer including a spontaneous polarization material

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSpontaneous polarization: Polarisation

Implementation Method 3

forming a variable low resistance region corresponding to a boundary of the polarization region, wherein the variable low resistance region is a region of the active layer having a lower electrical resistance than another region of the active layer adjacent to the variable low resistance region and allows an electrical path to be formed

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectrical resistance variation: Electrical Resistance

Data Source

PatentUS11251724B2Method for controlling current path range by using electric field, and electronic circuit

Publication Date: 2022.02.15 VMEMORY CORP

AI summary

A method of controlling a current path range using an electric field is disclosed, and the method of controlling a current path range includes applying an electric field to an active layer including a spontaneous polarization material through an application electrode disposed adjacent to the active layer to form a polarization region of the active layer, and forming a variable low resistance region corresponding to a boundary of the polarization region, wherein the variable low resistance region is a region of the active layer having a lower electrical resistance than another region of the active layer adjacent to the variable low resistance region and allows an electrical path to be formed.