virtapinnit
Virtapinnit is a fictional class of nano-scale, pin-like electrical switches proposed for future memory and logic devices. Originating in speculative nanotechnology literature, virtapinnit is described as enabling dense, low-power computing through switchable current pins embedded in a dielectric matrix.
Etymology and concept: The name blends elements suggesting electric current (virta) and pins, underscoring their imagined
Structure and properties: Each virtapin is envisioned as a vertical nano-pillar of conductive material encased by
Fabrication: Proposed fabrication routes include nanoimprint lithography, atomic layer deposition, and selective doping to tailor switching
Operation and applications: Reading is done with a small sensing voltage; writing uses short, controlled programming
History and reception: The virtapinnit concept appears in speculative works from the mid-2010s onward. There is