Location History:
- Worcestershire, GB (2009)
- Malvern, GB (1999 - 2011)
Company Filing History:
5 out of 562 
2 out of 703 
2 out of 134 Years Active: 1999-2011
Title: Innovations of Neil Thomson Gordon
Introduction
Neil Thomson Gordon is a prominent inventor based in Malvern, GB. He holds a total of 10 patents, showcasing his significant contributions to the field of materials science and semiconductor technology. His work primarily focuses on the manufacture of cadmium mercury telluride (CMT), a compound with various applications in infrared detectors and other electronic devices.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is a method for the manufacture of cadmium mercury telluride. This method involves growing one or more buffer layers on a substrate using molecular beam epitaxy (MBE). Following this, at least one layer of cadmium mercury telluride, represented as Hg1-xCdxTe where x ranges from 0 to 1, is grown by metal organic vapour phase epitaxy (MOVPE). The use of MBE for buffer layers allows for a variety of substrates to be utilized for CMT growth. These buffer layers ensure the correct orientation for subsequent MOVPE growth and prevent chemical contamination of the CMT. Additionally, the method facilitates device processing of the CMT layers through further MOVPE growth of crystalline CMT layers and/or passivation layers.
Another significant patent by Gordon pertains to the manufacture of cadmium mercury telluride on patterned silicon. This invention focuses on growing CMT on silicon substrates that bear integrated circuitry. The method involves growing CMT in selected growth windows on the silicon substrate, starting with the growth of buffer layers by MBE, followed by the growth of CMT using MOVPE. The growth windows are defined by masking areas outside of them. This innovative approach allows for crystalline growth within the windows while any growth outside is polycrystalline and can be removed through etching. This invention eliminates the need for hybridization, enabling the direct growth of CMT structures on integrated circuits.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Neil Thomson Gordon has worked with notable organizations, including Qinetiq Limited and the Secretary of State for Defence in Her Britannic Majesty's Government. His expertise in semiconductor technology has made him a valuable asset in these institutions.
Collaborations
Gordon has collaborated with several professionals in his field, including Charles Thomas Elliott and Timothy Ashley. Their collective efforts have contributed to advancements in the technology surrounding cadmium mercury telluride.
Conclusion
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