Impact of interdigitated electrodes design on the low frequency and random telegraph noise of single-layer graphene micro ribbons

TL;DR

This study investigates how the design of interdigitated electrodes affects low-frequency noise and signal quality in single-layer graphene micro ribbons, providing insights for optimizing sensor device performance.

Contribution

It offers experimental analysis of the impact of electrode geometry on noise characteristics and SNR in graphene micro ribbon devices, guiding fabrication improvements.

Findings

Adjusting GMR width influences noise levels.

Electrode topology changes affect RTN behavior.

Design modifications can enhance SNR in graphene sensors.

Abstract

High performance devices consisting of interdigitated electrodes (IDEs) on top of single-layer graphene (SLG) are candidates with favorable prospects for sensing applications. Graphene micro ribbons (GMRs) of various widths and IDE design geometries were fabricated and experimentally examined regarding their low-frequency noise (LFN) behavior. Measurements revealed a 1/f behavior and different kinds of trap activity behind it, which were studied through the analysis of random telegraph noise (RTN) signals. Our investigation suggests that adjusting the geometrical characteristics of either the GMR width or the IDE topology can significantly influence the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of SLG-based electronics. On the bright side, the results of our study can provide useful guidelines for fabrication decisions to maximize the SNR.