Performance Analysis of Interconnects Based on Carbon Nanotubes for AMS/RF IC Design

Abstract

Electrical interconnects are essential elements to transmit electrical current and/or to apply electrical voltage to the electronic devices found in an integrated circuit. With the introduction of carbon nanotubes in electronic applications, efficient and high-speed interconnects have allowed for optimizing the electrical performance of the integrated circuits. Additionally, technical problems, such as electromigration, large values of parasitic elements, large delays, and high thermal dissipation, presented in metallic interconnects based on copper, can be avoided. This chapter presents a performance analysis of interconnects used in AMS/RF IC design based on carbon nanotubes as the physical material where electrical variables are provided.