Nanoscale Electronics; Devices and Systems- Technology Analysis

Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Research Scope and Methodology
  • 1. Research Scope
  • 2. Research Methodology
• Overview and Key Findings
  • 1. Overview
  • 2. Key Research Highlights

2. NANOELECTRONICS--INDUSTRY SCENARIO

• Nanoelectronics--Changing Scenarios and Development Patterns
  • 1. Nanoelectronics--Technology and Capability Analysis
  • 2. Assessment of Nanoelectronics Applications
• Factors Influencing Technology Adoption--Drivers and Challenges
  • 1. Adoption Drivers
  • 2. Industry Challenges
  • 3. Impact Analysis of Drivers and Challenges for Nanoelectronics Technology

3. ASSESSMENT OF DEVELOPMENT TRENDS IN THE NANOELECTRONICS INDUSTRY

• Nanoelectronics--Development Initiatives
  • 1. Developments Trends
  • 2. Analysis of Key Industry Players and Nanoelectronics Initiatives
  • 3. Assessment of Strategic Alliances in the Nanoelectronics Sector
• Analysis of R&D Opportunities in the Nanoelectronics Sector
  • 1. Assessment of Key Funding Activities
  • 2. Patent Analysis

4. STRATEGIC OUTLOOK OF NANOELECTRONICS INDUSTRY

• Nanoelectronics--Evaluation of Potential Applications Scenario
  • 1. Analysis of Potential Applications Scenario
  • 2. Applications under Development
• Nanoelectronics--Strategic Outlook
  • 1. Nanoelectronics--Technology and Capability Foresight
  • 2. Market-Related Data
  • 3. Economic Downturn and Impact on Nanotechnology
  • 4. Nanoelectronics -- Future Perspectives

5. SELECTED PROFILES OF DEVELOPMENTS IN THE NANOELECTRONICS SECTOR

• Nanotechnology-Based Electronic Devices
  • 1. Carbon Nanotube-Based Memory
  • 2. CNT-Based Thin-Film Transistor Technology
  • 3. Molecular Memory
  • 4. NASA' s Nonvolatile Molecular Memory Initiatives
• Nanoscale Technology--R&D Initiatives
  • 1. Carbon-Based Nanoparticles for Medical Applications
  • 2. Hybrid Technology Extends Battery Life
  • 3. Nanoscale Probes for Semiconductor Applications
  • 4. IMEC' s Nanotechnology Initiatives

6. PATENTS AND KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS

• Key Patents in this Sector
  • 1. Patents-I
  • 2. Patent-II
• Key Industry Participants and Glossary
  • 1. Corporate Contacts
  • 2. Academic Contacts

7. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Decision Support Database Tables
  • 1. Global Semiconductor and Semiconductor Equipment Market (2002 to 2012)
  • 2. Global Electronic Component Contribution to Electronics Industry (2002 to 2012)
  • 3. Global Consumer Electronics Contribution to Electronics Industry (2002 to 2012)
  • 4. Global Control and Instrumentation Contribution to Electronics Industry (2002 to 2012)
  • 5. Global Number of Manufacturing Units (2002 to 2012)