Abstract
Graphene was first isolated in 2004 and since numerous
application concepts based on graphene have been
demonstrated. Graphene has been recognized from the very
beginning as a promising candidate for future radio
electronics because graphene shows high carrier mobility,
excellent mechanical and thermal stability, superior
thermal conductivity and exceptional resistance to
electro migration. Experimental results from transport
measurements show that graphene has a remarkably high
mobility at room temperature, with reported values in
excess of 106 cm2·V?1·s?1. The carriers in graphene are
confined to a layer that is only one atom thick. This
allows unprecedented electrostatic confinement, and also
makes graphene extremely flexible and transparent.
However up to now most of the radio related research
focuses very much on development of high frequency
graphene transistors. In just a few years, high frequency
graphene transistors have reached a performance level
rivalling the best semiconductor devices that have over
sixty years research effort behind them. However no
analog radio circuitry can be built without passive
components. In this paper we evaluate opportunities of
usage of graphene in passive micro- and millimetre wave
components.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Micro- and Millimetre Wave Technology and Techniques Workshop |
Publisher | European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) |
Number of pages | 8 |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
MoE publication type | B3 Non-refereed article in conference proceedings |
Event | Micro- and Millimetre Wave Technology and Techniques Workshop - Nordwijk, Netherlands Duration: 25 Nov 2014 → 27 Nov 2014 |
Workshop
Workshop | Micro- and Millimetre Wave Technology and Techniques Workshop |
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Country/Territory | Netherlands |
City | Nordwijk |
Period | 25/11/14 → 27/11/14 |
Keywords
- graphene
- passive components
- high frequency
- resistor
- phase shifter
- microwave
- millimetre wave