2D Crystal Semiconductors New Materials for GHz-THz Devices

Abstract

This award allowed us to do the following for the first time 1) Propose alternative devices for GHz-THz electronics based on 2D Xtals, such as the tunneling THIN-TFET. 2) Tunneling transistors using 2D Xtal semiconductors are most promising for GHz-THz electronics. 3) Identify the major scattering mechanisms limiting mobility in 2D crystals towards high-frequency operation. 4) Identify methods to improve carrier transport in 2D Crystal semiconductors. 5) Compare FETs made from naturally occurring and chemically synthesized 2D Crystal semiconductors. 6) Elucidate the effect of contact resistance, and gauge the challenges for GHz-THz electronics by comparing to Si and high-speed III-V semiconductor materials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 02, 2015
Accession Number
ADA623089

Entities

People

  • Debdeep Jena
  • Huili Xing

Organizations

  • Cornell University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Band Structures
  • Crystal Lattice Vibrations
  • Electronics Industry
  • Electronics Laboratories
  • Energy Bands
  • Fermi Levels
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Modules (Electronics)
  • Power Electronics
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Semiconductors
  • Solid State Physics
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two-Dimensional Materials

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Geochemistry
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics