Mechanical fabrication of graphene devices using focused-ion beam: Deposition and milling

Nan Lei, Zheyuan Chen, Dave Kim, Wei Xue, Jie Xu

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Abstract

Graphene, due to its material stability, mechanical strength, unique band structure and excellent electrical properties, holds great promise for future nanoscale electronic devices. Here, we report a novel mechanical fast-prototyping method to fabricate graphene-based electronic structures on few-layer graphene (FLG) using focused-ion beam (FIB). FIB is a versatile tool and FIB-assisted deposition and milling processes feature mask-free patterning, quick turnaround time as well as high precision. Specifically, in this study, the parameters of FIB are well controlled. The platinum wire, which is induced from the gaseous precursors by the fine focused gallium ions of low energy, is conveniently deposited on the substrate to connect FLG. The measured channel resistance of around 50 kΩ indicates good electrical contact between platinum wire and FLG. With the computer controlled alignment and patterning, the accuracy of deposition and milling can be as high as 15-20 nm. For the milling process, 2-D ribbon structures can be easily produced by milling the patterned area, followed by an annealing process. Raman spectra are used to examine the quality of graphene after the FIB and annealing processes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationNanotechnology 2012
Subtitle of host publicationElectronics, Devices, Fabrication, MEMS, Fluidics and Computational - 2012 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2012
Pages502-505
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
EventNanotechnology 2012: Electronics, Devices, Fabrication, MEMS, Fluidics and Computational - 2012 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2012 - Santa Clara, CA, United States
Duration: Jun 18 2012Jun 21 2012

Publication series

NameTechnical Proceedings of the 2012 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2012

Other

OtherNanotechnology 2012: Electronics, Devices, Fabrication, MEMS, Fluidics and Computational - 2012 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySanta Clara, CA
Period6/18/126/21/12

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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