18673084. SEMICONDUCTOR-SUPERCONDUCTOR HYBRID DEVICE AND ITS FABRICATION simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)

SEMICONDUCTOR-SUPERCONDUCTOR HYBRID DEVICE AND ITS FABRICATION

Organization Name

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor(s)

Geoffrey Charles Gardner of West Lafayette IN (US)

Asbjørn Cennet Cliff Drachmann of Copenhagen (DK)

Charles Masamed Marcus of Copenhagen (DK)

Michael James Manfra of West Lafayette IN (US)

SEMICONDUCTOR-SUPERCONDUCTOR HYBRID DEVICE AND ITS FABRICATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18673084 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR-SUPERCONDUCTOR HYBRID DEVICE AND ITS FABRICATION

The method described in the abstract involves fabricating a semiconductor-superconductor hybrid device by etching layers of superconductor materials to expose the underlying semiconductor component and then oxidizing the exposed portion to form a passivating layer.

• The first superconductor material provides energy coupling between the semiconductor and the second superconductor material.
• The passivating layer protects the semiconductor while allowing electrostatic access to it.

Potential Applications: - Quantum computing - High-speed electronics - Sensing technology

Problems Solved: - Enhancing energy coupling in hybrid devices - Protecting semiconductors from environmental factors

Benefits: - Improved device performance - Enhanced durability - Increased efficiency in energy transfer

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Semiconductor-Superconductor Hybrid Devices for Next-Generation Technology" This technology could be applied in industries such as telecommunications, data processing, and medical imaging, leading to faster and more reliable devices.

Prior Art: Researchers can explore prior studies on semiconductor-superconductor hybrid devices, superconductor materials, and passivation techniques to understand the background of this innovation.

Frequently Updated Research: Scientists are continually researching new superconductor materials and fabrication techniques to further improve the performance of semiconductor-superconductor hybrid devices.

Questions about Semiconductor-Superconductor Hybrid Devices: 1. How do semiconductor-superconductor hybrid devices differ from traditional semiconductor devices?

  - Semiconductor-superconductor hybrid devices offer enhanced energy coupling and protection for the semiconductor component, leading to improved performance and durability.

2. What are the key challenges in fabricating semiconductor-superconductor hybrid devices?

  - Challenges may include optimizing the fabrication process, selecting suitable superconductor materials, and ensuring the passivating layer's effectiveness.

Original Abstract Submitted

A method of fabricating a semiconductor-superconductor hybrid device comprises providing a workpiece comprising a semiconductor component, a layer of a first superconductor material on the semiconductor component, and a layer of a second superconductor material on the first superconductor material, the second superconductor material being different from the first superconductor material; etching the layer of the second superconductor material to expose a portion of the first superconductor material; and oxidising the portion of the first superconductor material to form a passivating layer on the semiconductor. The first superconductor provides energy coupling between the semiconductor and the second superconductor, and the passivating layer protects the semiconductor while allowing electrostatic access thereto. Also provided are a hybrid device, and a method of etching.