28-07-2016 дата публикации
Номер: US20160216447A1
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A signal transfer link includes a first plasmonic coupler, and a second plasmonic coupler spaced apart from the first plasmonic coupler to form a gap. A plasmonic conductive layer is formed over the gap to excite plasmons to provide signal transmission between the first and second plasmonic couplers. 1. A signal transfer link , comprising:a first plasmonic coupler;a second plasmonic coupler spaced apart from the first plasmonic coupler to form a gap;a plasmonic conductive layer formed over the gap to excite plasmons to provide signal transmission between the first and second plasmonic couplers; andat least one gate structure present over the plasmonic conductive layer that provides a gate field for modulating the signal transmission in the signal transfer link, wherein changing a gate area of the at least one gate structure causes a phase shift in the signal transmission.2. The link as recited in claim 1 , wherein the plasmonic conductive layer includes graphene.3. The link as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first and second plasmonic couplers include nano-antennae.4. The link as recited in claim 1 , wherein the link includes a communication link between at least two components on an integrated circuit chip.5. The link as recited in claim 1 , wherein the link includes a communication link between at least two integrated circuit chips.6. The link as recited in claim 1 , further comprising at least one impedance transformation component to adjust impedance for signal transfer.7. The link as recited in claim 1 , wherein the link is flexible.8. The link as recited in claim 1 , wherein the link is visibly transparent.9. The link as recited in claim 1 , wherein the link provides data transfer at a rate of between 100 GHz and 10 THz.10. The link as recited in claim 1 , wherein the plasmonic conductive layer includes a metal grating.11. A signal transfer link claim 1 , comprising:a first plasmonic coupler;a second plasmonic coupler disposed in a same plane as the first ...
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