Title : 
Vertical Graphene Base Transistor
         
        
            Author : 
Mehr, Wolfgang ; Dabrowski, Jarek ; Scheytt, J. Christoph ; Lippert, Gunther ; Xie, Ya-Hong ; Lemme, Max C. ; Ostling, Mikael ; Lupina, Grzegorz
         
        
            Author_Institution : 
IHP GmbH, Frankfurt (Oder), Germany
         
        
        
        
        
            fDate : 
5/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
         
        
        
        
            Abstract : 
We present a novel graphene-based-device concept for a high-frequency operation: a hot-electron graphene base transistor (GBT). Simulations show that GBTs have high current on/off ratios and high current gain. Simulations and small-signal models indicate that it potentially allows terahertz operation. Based on energy-band considerations, we propose a specific material solution that is compatible with SiGe process lines.
         
        
            Keywords : 
graphene; hot electron transistors; GBT; energy-band consideration; graphene-based-device concept; high current gain; high frequency operation; hot electron graphene base transistor; material solution; small signal model; terahertz operation; vertical graphene base transistor; Electric potential; Integrated circuits; Quantum capacitance; Radio frequency; Transistors; Tunneling; Graphene; hot-electron transistor (HET); radio frequency (RF);
         
        
        
            Journal_Title : 
Electron Device Letters, IEEE
         
        
        
        
        
            DOI : 
10.1109/LED.2012.2189193