A Novel Method of Discrete-Time Amplification using NEMS Devices

TL;DR

This paper introduces a new discrete-time signal amplifier using NEMS devices, offering high gain and low power consumption, verified through modeling and adaptable for various specifications.

Contribution

It presents a novel NEMS-based discrete-time amplifier, a significant departure from traditional solid-state approaches, with demonstrated high gain and low power operation.

Findings

High gain achieved with NEMS devices

Operates over a wide dynamic range

Consumes only micro watts of power

Abstract

In this paper we propose a novel method of realizing discrete-time (D-T) signal amplification using Nano-Electro-Mechanical (NEMS) devices. The amplifier uses mechanical devices instead of traditional solid-state circuits. The proposed NEMS-based D-T amplifier provides high gain and operate on a wide dynamic range of signals, consuming only a few micro watts of power. The proposed concept is subsequently verified using Verilog-A model of the NEMS device. Modifications in the proposed amplifier to suit different specifications are also presented.