Energy Conversion Devices

About: Energy Conversion Devices is a based out in . It is known for research contribution in the topics: Amorphous solid & Thin film. The organization has 684 authors who have published 1048 publications receiving 41793 citations.

Method for initializing a data storage device

Abstract: A method for initializing a phase change information storage device. The method includes the steps of: providing a data storage device having a phase change data storage medium, and exposing the phase change data storage medium with a first, energy exposure for about 1 μsec or less. The first exposure is then followed by at least one additional energy exposure to complete initialization

Electro-optical investigations of Ovonic chalcogenide memory devices

Abstract: The large differences in electrical conductivity and optical reflectivity between the crystalline and amorphous phases of some chalcogenide alloys are used for storing and reading information in Ovonic memory devices. In this paper we present data for a hybrid chalcogenide device that can be programmed with an electric pulse and read optically or vice versa. Such a device could be used for building an hybrid Ovonic cognitive computer or to speed up the operation of a conventional computer as operations induced electrically in one location could be read and transferred optically to another.

Optical and electronic properties of plasma deposited a-Ge:H

Abstract: Films of a-Ge:H deposited at substrate temperatures of 100°C

Conversion process for passivating short circuit current paths in electronic devices having a metallic electrode

Abstract: An electronic device of the type including a thin film body having a superposed metallic electrode has short circuit defects therein passivated by a conversion process in which the electrical resistivity of the metallic electrode material is increased proximate the defect regions. Conversion is accomplished by exposing the metallic electrode material to a conversion reagent and activating the reagent proximate the defect regions. The process may be utilized for a variety of differently configured devices, and may be readily adapted for use in a roll-to-roll device fabrication process.

Method for sealing an electrochemical cell employing an improved reinforced cover assembly

Abstract: Disclosed is a resealable vent, reinforced cover assembly for sealing a rechargeable electrochemical cell. Also disclosed herein, is a method of fabricating a reinforced cover assembly for a rechargeable electrochemical cell, a method of employing said cover assembly to seal a rechargeable electrochemical cell, and a vent, rechargeable electrochemical having a hydrogen storage alloy electrode and a resealably vented, reinforced cover assembly.