Title :
Comparative analysis of TL models for multilayer graphene nanoribbon and multiwall carbon nanotube interconnects
Author :
Sarto, M.S. ; Tamburrano, A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Sapienza Univ. of Rome, Rome, Italy
Abstract :
The multiconductor transmission line model of a multilayer graphene nanoribbon (MLGNR) interconnect is proposed for the analysis of current distribution and signal propagation at radio frequency (RF) up to 100 GHz. The equivalent single conductor model is also developed in order to analyse the common mode propagation. The comparison of the RF performances of a MLGNR interconnect and a multi-wall carbon nanotube (MWCNT) interconnect is also performed. The obtained results show that the MLGNR interconnect has a higher current carrying capability than an MWCNT nanoline having the same dimension and configuration above the ground.
Keywords :
carbon nanotubes; conductors (electric); current distribution; graphene; integrated circuit interconnections; C; MLGNR; MWCNT; RF; TL model; comparative analysis; current distribution; multiconductor transmission line model; multilayer graphene nanoribbon; multiwall carbon nanotube interconnects; radio frequency; signal propagation; Analytical models; Capacitance; Contact resistance; Integrated circuit interconnections; Integrated circuit modeling; Multiconductor transmission lines; Transmission line matrix methods; Multi-wall carbon nanotube; graphene; nanointerconnects; transmission line model;
Conference_Titel :
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), 2010 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6305-3
DOI :
10.1109/ISEMC.2010.5711274