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Optimizing the aspect ratio of doped multilayer graphene nanoribbon (MLGNR) interconnects using a novel numerical method significantly enhances performance and reliability. This cost-effective approach guides designers in selecting optimal dimensions for advanced nanoelectronic systems.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Optimizing interconnects is crucial for advancing nanoelectronic device performance and reliability.
  • Traditional methods for determining optimal interconnect dimensions are often time-consuming and costly.
  • Multilayer graphene nanoribbons (MLGNRs) offer potential as advanced interconnect materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and present a numerical optimization method for determining the optimal aspect ratio of intercalation-doped MLGNR interconnects.
  • To improve performance, noise, and reliability metrics for nano interconnect systems.
  • To provide a cost-effective, non-SPICE alternative for industrial application in interconnect design.

Main Methods:

  • A numerical optimization approach was employed to estimate the optimized aspect ratio.
  • The method considered combined effects of performance, noise, and reliability metrics.
  • Minimization of the figure of merit (Noise Delay Power Product / Breakdown Power ratio) was used to determine optimal aspect ratios.

Main Results:

  • Optimized aspect ratios for FeCl3 doped MLGNR interconnects at the 7 nm node were found to be 0.987 (local), 0.61 (intermediate), and 0.579 (global).
  • Significant improvements were observed in delay, noise delay product (NDP), power delay product (PDP), and figure of merit compared to IRDS roadmap values.
  • Increased contact resistance negatively impacts performance and increases the optimized aspect ratio for local interconnects.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed numerical method effectively optimizes the aspect ratio of doped MLGNR interconnects for enhanced performance, power efficiency, and reliability.
  • Technology scaling down to 7 nm node increases the optimized aspect ratio for all interconnect levels.
  • Doped MLGNR interconnects show performance advantages over copper with technology scaling, providing valuable guidelines for circuit designers.