Comprehensive analog signal processing platform enabled by acoustic charge transport in two-dimensional materials

Miniaturized, low-loss analog signal processing is crucial for next-generation wireless communication and sensing. Although two-dimensional acoustic charge transport (2D-ACT) devices integrating 2D field-effect transistors (FETs) with surface acoustic waves (SAWs) have substantial potential, previous work has been confined to dc operation, limiting real-time applications. Here, we present a hybrid platform that enables comprehensive dc and ac analog signal processing within a 2D-ACT device. By synergistically integrating 2D-FET and SAW components, our system achieves real-time subwavelength carrier monitoring and ac signal manipulation. ac measurements further elucidate mechanisms of dc acoustoelectric current generation. Notably, by controlling the phase and intensity of counter-propagating SAWs, we demonstrate analog signal addition and subtraction capabilities not previously realized in 2D-ACT devices. This platform establishes a benchmark for compact, low-loss ACT devices in ac signal processing, representing a notable advance for acoustoelectric technologies and 2D material systems.

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Science Advances
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2025-10-08
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https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.ady7476
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2D Materials and Applications
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Abstract

Miniaturized, low-loss analog signal processing is crucial for next-generation wireless communication and sensing. Although two-dimensional acoustic charge transport (2D-ACT) devices integrating 2D field-effect transistors (FETs) with surface acoustic waves (SAWs) have substantial potential, previous work has been confined to dc operation, limiting real-time applications. Here, we present a hybrid platform that enables comprehensive dc and ac analog signal processing within a 2D-ACT device. By synergistically integrating 2D-FET and SAW components, our system achieves real-time subwavelength carrier monitoring and ac signal manipulation. ac measurements further elucidate mechanisms of dc acoustoelectric current generation. Notably, by controlling the phase and intensity of counter-propagating SAWs, we demonstrate analog signal addition and subtraction capabilities not previously realized in 2D-ACT devices. This platform establishes a benchmark for compact, low-loss ACT devices in ac signal processing, representing a notable advance for acoustoelectric technologies and 2D material systems.

Science AdvancesVol. 11(41)
Santa Clara University (US), Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HK), Peking University (CN), Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CN), Peking University Shenzhen Hospital (CN), University of Hong Kong (HK), South China University of Technology (CN)
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