• DocumentCode
    1782243
  • Title

    High quality factor of CNT-based spiral inductors

  • Author

    Maradei, F. ; D´Amore, M. ; Cruciani, S. ; Feliziani, M.

  • Author_Institution
    Dept. of Astronaut., Electr. & Energetics Eng., Sapienza Univ. of Rome, Rome, Italy
  • fYear
    2014
  • fDate
    12-16 May 2014
  • Firstpage
    469
  • Lastpage
    472
  • Abstract
    Planar spiral inductors made of a single-wall carbon nanotube (SWCNT) bundle are investigated in order to achieve higher values of the quality factor for high frequency automotive applications. The inductor is modeled as an equivalent circuit whose frequency dependent parameters are obtained by an analytical/numerical procedure. A sensitivity analysis to some design parameters is carried out for frequencies up to 100 GHz.
  • Keywords
    Q-factor; equivalent circuits; inductors; millimetre wave devices; numerical analysis; sensitivity analysis; single-wall carbon nanotubes; SWCNT bundle; analytical-numerical procedure; design parameters; equivalent circuit; frequency dependent parameters; high frequency automotive applications; high quality factor; planar spiral inductors; sensitivity analysis; single-wall carbon nanotube bundle; Copper; Inductance; Inductors; Q-factor; Resistance; Spirals; Substrates; Carbon nanotube (CNT); EMC automotive; millimiter wave; planar spiral inductor; quality factor; skin and proximity effect;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Electromagnetic Compatibility, Tokyo (EMC'14/Tokyo), 2014 International Symposium on
  • Conference_Location
    Tokyo
  • Type

    conf

  • Filename
    6997220