• DocumentCode
    1504824
  • Title

    Applications of graphene devices in RF communications

  • Author

    Palacios, Tomás ; Hsu, Allen ; Wang, Han

  • Author_Institution
    Massachusetts Inst. of Technol., Cambridge, MA, USA
  • Volume
    48
  • Issue
    6
  • fYear
    2010
  • fDate
    6/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    122
  • Lastpage
    128
  • Abstract
    Graphene, a one-atom-thick layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb lattice, has recently attracted great interest among physicists and engineers. The combination of the unique properties of graphene with new device concepts and nanotechnology can overcome some of the main limitations of traditional radio frequency electronics in terms of maximum frequency, linearity, and power dissipation. In this article we review the current status of research on graphene-based electronic devices for RF applications. The future challenges facing this rising technology and its feasibility for a new generation of applications in RF communications and circuits are also discussed.
  • Keywords
    graphene; honeycomb structures; low-power electronics; nanotechnology; radiocommunication; RF communications; carbon atoms; graphene devices; honeycomb lattice; nanotechnology; radio frequency electronics; Carbon; Communication system control; Copper; Crystallization; Dielectric substrates; Fabrication; Nickel; Radio frequency; Silicon carbide; Temperature control;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Communications Magazine, IEEE
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0163-6804
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/MCOM.2010.5473873
  • Filename
    5473873