Applications of an all-polymer solution-processed high-performance, transistor

Henrik G.O. Sandberg*, Tomas G. Bäcklund, Ronald Österbacka, Salme Jussila, Tapio Mäkelä, Henrik Stubb

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Abstract

Low cost production and a simple manufacturing process are desired for organic field effect transistors, OFETs, even though this usually significantly lowers device performance. We report on applications and characterization of a high performance polymer field effect transistor that utilizes a hygroscopic insulator. The latter enables the device to be used as a sensor element to detect the presence of various solvents. We show a drastic change in conductivity and current modulation for some organic solvents. Furthermore, the use of the device in electric circuits is demonstrated by combining hygroscopic insulator field effect transistor (HIFET) devices in an inverter/amplifier circuit.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)662-665
Number of pages4
JournalSynthetic Metals
Volume155
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Dec 2005
MoE publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

Keywords

  • Conductivity
  • Organic transistor
  • Polymer/polymer interfaces
  • Polythiophene and derivatives
  • Solution processing
  • Transport measurements

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