Research Article

Optimization of CNFET Parameters for High Performance Digital Circuits

Table 3

List of design parameters for nonoptimized and optimized CNFET.

Design parameterNonoptimizedOptimized

Supply voltage (V)0.90.6
CNT diameter (nm)1.51.5
Gate dielectric constant: HfO2 (16)ZrO2 (25)
Oxide thickness (nm)4 1.5
CNT pitch (nm)20 6
Number of CNTs108
Work function contact (eV)4.5 5.1