ZFNL: A 12 nm Zero-Contact Graphene Mechanical Computing Architecture Using PFPE-Mediated Repulsive Casimir-Lifshitz Force and Magnetic Gradient Stabilization (Technical Whitepaper)

Key Points

• The central aim is to introduce a new mechanical computing architecture that enhances performance in energy efficiency and stability.
• Developed a 12 nm thick mechanical computing unit utilizing PFPE-mediated forces.
• Conducted numerical simulations for force-distance curves.
• Designed a 1μm test structure blueprint.
• Implemented magnetic gradient stabilization with CoPt connections.
• Achieved a force of 550 pN at 5 nm distance, overcoming quantum potential barriers.
• Demonstrated energy efficiency of 0.005–0.02 pJ/bit, surpassing traditional CMOS processes by 1000 times.
• Exhibited operational stability in extreme conditions (-100 °C to +250 °C) with no fatigue over more than 100 cycles.

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