Abstract: Methods and apparatus characterized by distinct operating modes are provided. A thin graphite material defined by graphene layers is supported on a silicon substrate. The graphite material is defined by edge sites at the interface with the silicon. The graphite material is characterized by electrical superconductive-like behavior at room-temperatures while electrical current flows there through in a first direction. The graphite material is further characterized by a transition to Ohmic behavior while electrical current flows there through in a second direction opposite to the first. Devices exhibiting diode-like behavior can be formed accordingly.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus pertaining to magnetically sensitive devices are provided. A device includes a graphite containing-material (GCM) supported in contact with respective pairs of electrodes. The GCM is subject to a magnetic field. Various levels of electric current are driven through the GCM, while corresponding voltage measurements are taken. Resulting current-versus-voltage data pairs are compared to calibration data for the device. Magnetic field intensities, operating states of the device or other determinations can be made according to the comparison.