Controlled tunnel-coupled ferromagnetic electrodes for spin injection in organic single-crystal transistors

W.J.M. Naber; M.F. Craciun; J.H.J. Lemmens; A.H. Arkenbout; T.T.M. Palstra; A.F. Morpurgo; W.G. van der Wiel

doi:10.1016/j.orgel.2010.01.013

Controlled tunnel-coupled ferromagnetic electrodes for spin injection in organic single-crystal transistors

W.J.M. Naber^*
, M.F. Craciun
, J.H.J. Lemmens
, A.H. Arkenbout
, T.T.M. Palstra
, A.F. Morpurgo
, W.G. van der Wiel

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

We report on single-crystal rubrene field-effect transistors (FETs) with ferromagnetic Co electrodes, tunnel-coupled to the conduction channel via an Al2O3 tunnel barrier. Magnetic and electronic characterization shows that the Al2O3 film not only protects the Co from undesired oxidation, but also provides a highly controlled tunnel barrier for overcoming the conductivity mismatch problem when injecting spins from a ferromagnetic metal into a semiconductor. Our FETs provide a significant step towards the realization of a device that integrates FET and spin-valve functionality, one of the major goals of spintronics.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	743-747
Number of pages	5
Journal	Organic electronics
Volume	11
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orgel.2010.01.013
Publication status	Published - 22 Jan 2010

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Spintronics
Organic single-crystal
Ferromagnetic electrodes
Field-effect transistor
2023 OA procedure

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Controlled tunnel-coupled ferromagnetic electrodes for spin injection in organic single-crystal transistors

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