Graphitic interfacial layer to carbon nanotube for low electrical contact resistance

Yang Chai, Arash Hazeghi, Kuniharu Takei, Hong Yu Chen, Philip Ching Ho Chan, Ali Javey, H. S.Philip Wong

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Abstract

Graphitic interfacial layer is used to wet the surface of carbon nanotube and dramatically lower the contact resistance of metal to metallic single-wall carbon nanotube (m-CNT). Using Ni-catalyzed graphitization of amorphous carbon (a-C), the average resistance of metal/m-CNT is reduced by 7X compared to the same contact without the graphitic layer. Small-signal conductance measurements from 77K to 300K reveal the effective contact improvement.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2010 IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting, IEDM 2010
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2010
Event2010 IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting, IEDM 2010 - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: 6 Dec 20108 Dec 2010

Conference

Conference2010 IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting, IEDM 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period6/12/108/12/10

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Materials Chemistry

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