Modeling and optimization for multi-layer graphene nanoribbon conductors

Analytical models are developed for effective resistance of two dimensional resistor networks and applied to multi-layer graphene nanoribbon (GNR) interconnects. Improvement in effective resistance with additional GNR layers is estimated and optimal number of layers to minimize delay and Energy-dela...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kumar, V., Rakheja, S., Naeemi, A.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Delay
Integrated circuit interconnections
Nonhomogeneous media
Photovoltaic cells
Resistance
Resistors
Substrates
Online Access:Request full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Analytical models are developed for effective resistance of two dimensional resistor networks and applied to multi-layer graphene nanoribbon (GNR) interconnects. Improvement in effective resistance with additional GNR layers is estimated and optimal number of layers to minimize delay and Energy-delay-product (EDP) are quantitatively derived. Since longer interconnects have better coupling between layers, the optimal number of layers increases with length. Other potential applications of the model including graphene contact for solar cells are briefly discussed.
ISSN:2380-632X
2380-6338
DOI:10.1109/IITC.2011.5940340