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Tan D, Sun N, Huang J, Zhang Z, Zeng L, Li Q, Bi S, Bu J, Peng Y, Guo Q, Jiang C. Monolayer Vacancy-Induced MXene Memory for Write-Verify-Free Programming. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2402273. [PMID: 38682587 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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The fundamental logic states of 1 and 0 in Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) are essential for modern high-speed non-volatile solid-state memories. However, the accumulated storage signal in conventional physical components often leads to data distortion after multiple write operations. This necessitates a write-verify operation to ensure proper values within the 0/1 threshold ranges. In this work, a non-gradual switching memory with two distinct stable resistance levels is introduced, enabled by the asymmetric vertical structure of monolayer vacancy-induced oxidized Ti3C2Tx MXene for efficient carrier trapping and releasing. This non-cumulative resistance effect allows non-volatile memories to attain valid 0/1 logic levels through direct reprogramming, eliminating the need for a write-verify operation. The device exhibits superior performance characteristics, including short write/erase times (100 ns), a large switching ratio (≈3 × 104), long cyclic endurance (>104 cycles), extended retention (>4 × 106 s), and highly resistive stability (>104 continuous write operations). These findings present promising avenues for next-generation resistive memories, offering faster programming speed, exceptional write performance, and streamlined algorithms.
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- Dongchen Tan
- Key Laboratory for Precision and Non-traditional Machining Technology of the Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory for Precision and Non-traditional Machining Technology of the Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, 47907, USA
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- Key Laboratory for Precision and Non-traditional Machining Technology of the Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory for Precision and Non-traditional Machining Technology of the Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an, 710126, China
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- Key Laboratory for Precision and Non-traditional Machining Technology of the Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory for Precision and Non-traditional Machining Technology of the Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory for Precision and Non-traditional Machining Technology of the Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, Frederick Seitz Material Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, 61801, USA
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- Key Laboratory for Precision and Non-traditional Machining Technology of the Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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Pyo J, Bae JH, Kim S, Cho S. Short-Term Memory Characteristics of IGZO-Based Three-Terminal Devices. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:1249. [PMID: 36770256 PMCID: PMC9919079 DOI: 10.3390/ma16031249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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A three-terminal synaptic transistor enables more accurate controllability over the conductance compared with traditional two-terminal synaptic devices for the synaptic devices in hardware-oriented neuromorphic systems. In this work, we fabricated IGZO-based three-terminal devices comprising HfAlOx and CeOx layers to demonstrate the synaptic operations. The chemical compositions and thicknesses of the devices were verified by transmission electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy in cooperation. The excitatory post-synaptic current (EPSC), paired-pulse facilitation (PPF), short-term potentiation (STP), and short-term depression (STD) of the synaptic devices were realized for the short-term memory behaviors. The IGZO-based three-terminal synaptic transistor could thus be controlled appropriately by the amplitude, width, and interval time of the pulses for implementing the neuromorphic systems.
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- Juyeong Pyo
- Division of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronics Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Republic of Korea
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Teplov G, Zhevnenko D, Meshchaninov F, Kozhevnikov V, Sattarov P, Kuznetsov S, Magomedrasulov A, Telminov O, Gornev E. Memristor Degradation Analysis Using Auxiliary Volt-Ampere Characteristics. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:1691. [PMID: 36296044 PMCID: PMC9610922 DOI: 10.3390/mi13101691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The memristor is one of the modern microelectronics key devices. Due to the nanometer scale and complex processes physic, the development of memristor state study approaches faces limitations of classical methods to observe the processes. We propose a new approach to investigate the degradation of six Ni/Si3N4/p+Si-based memristors up to their failure. The basis of the proposed idea is the joint analysis of resistance change curves with the volt-ampere characteristics registered by the auxiliary signal. The paper considers the existence of stable switching regions of the high-resistance state and their interpretation as stable states in which the device evolves. The stable regions' volt-ampere characteristics were simulated using a compact mobility modification model and a first-presented target function to solve the optimization problem.
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- Georgy Teplov
- Laboratory for the Study of Neuromorphic Systems, Non-Volatile Memory Laboratory, Joint-Stock Company Molecular Electronics Research Institute, 124460 Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory for the Study of Neuromorphic Systems, Non-Volatile Memory Laboratory, Joint-Stock Company Molecular Electronics Research Institute, 124460 Moscow, Russia
- Industrial Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, 105064 Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory for the Study of Neuromorphic Systems, Non-Volatile Memory Laboratory, Joint-Stock Company Molecular Electronics Research Institute, 124460 Moscow, Russia
- Research Center in Artificial Intelligence in the Direction of Optimization of Management Decisions to Reduce Carbon Footprint, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 121205 Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory for the Study of Neuromorphic Systems, Non-Volatile Memory Laboratory, Joint-Stock Company Molecular Electronics Research Institute, 124460 Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory for the Study of Neuromorphic Systems, Non-Volatile Memory Laboratory, Joint-Stock Company Molecular Electronics Research Institute, 124460 Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory for the Study of Neuromorphic Systems, Non-Volatile Memory Laboratory, Joint-Stock Company Molecular Electronics Research Institute, 124460 Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory for the Study of Neuromorphic Systems, Non-Volatile Memory Laboratory, Joint-Stock Company Molecular Electronics Research Institute, 124460 Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory for the Study of Neuromorphic Systems, Non-Volatile Memory Laboratory, Joint-Stock Company Molecular Electronics Research Institute, 124460 Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory for the Study of Neuromorphic Systems, Non-Volatile Memory Laboratory, Joint-Stock Company Molecular Electronics Research Institute, 124460 Moscow, Russia
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Oh I, Pyo J, Kim S. Resistive Switching and Synaptic Characteristics in ZnO/TaON-Based RRAM for Neuromorphic System. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:2185. [PMID: 35808021 PMCID: PMC9268157 DOI: 10.3390/nano12132185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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We fabricated an ITO/ZnO/TaON/TaN device as nonvolatile memory (NVM) with resistive switching for complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) compatibility. It is appropriate for the age of big data, which demands high speed and capacity. We produced a TaON layer by depositing a ZnO layer on a TaN layer using an oxygen-reactive radio frequency (RF) sputtering system. The bi-layer formation of ZnO and TaON interferes with the filament rupture after the forming process and then raises the current level slightly. The current levels were divided into high- and low-compliance modes. The retention, endurance, and pulse conductance were verified with a neuromorphic device. This device was stable and less consumed when it was in low mode rather than high mode.
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- Division of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Korea; (I.O.); (J.P.)
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Li D, Li C, Wang J, Xu M, Ma J, Gu D, Liu F, Jiang Y, Li W. Multifunctional Analog Resistance Switching of Si 3N 4-Based Memristors through Migration of Ag + Ions and Formation of Si-Dangling Bonds. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:5101-5108. [PMID: 35657147 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c00893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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With forming-free, self-rectifying, and self-compliant properties, memristors can effectively prevent themselves from experiencing leakage currents and overshoot voltages without any additional circuitry. However, the implementation of all these features in a single memristor remains a challenge. Herein, a multifunctional Si3N4-based memristor with a structure of Ag/a-SiNx/p++-Si has been fabricated, and it was demonstrated, for the first time, that the device exhibits novel analog resistance switching behaviors, such as being forming-free, self-rectifying, and self-compliant, presenting well a coexistence of volatile and nonvolatile performance of resistance switching. The multifunctional analog resistance switching could be attributed to the formation of the Si-dangling bond channel and the migration of Ag+ ions inside the a-SiNx layer. Our current results might provide an insightful understanding of the resistance switching mechanism of Si3N4-based memristors, and the device with a large on/off ratio (>103) and robust retention (>103 s) and endurance (>103 cycles) shows potential for application in crossbar synaptic array devices.
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- Dongyang Li
- Key Laboratory of Information Materials of Sichuan Province, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, P.R. China
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P.R. China
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Information Materials of Sichuan Province, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Information Materials of Sichuan Province, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, P.R. China
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P.R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P.R. China
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P.R. China
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P.R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P.R. China
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P.R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P.R. China
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Eo JS, Shin J, Yang S, Jeon T, Lee J, Choi S, Lee C, Wang G. Tailoring the Interfacial Band Offset by the Molecular Dipole Orientation for a Molecular Heterojunction Selector. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:e2101390. [PMID: 34499429 PMCID: PMC8564428 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202101390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Understanding and designing interfacial band alignment in a molecular heterojunction provides a foundation for realizing its desirable electronic functionality. In this study, a tailored molecular heterojunction selector is implemented by controlling its interfacial band offset between the molecular self-assembled monolayer with opposite dipole orientations and the 2D semiconductor (1L -MoS2 or 1L -WSe2 ). The molecular dipole moment direction determines the direction of the band bending of the 2D semiconductors, affecting the dominant transport pathways upon voltage application. Notably, in the molecular heterostructure with 1L -WSe2 , the opposite rectification direction is observed depending on the molecular dipole moment direction, which does not hold for the case with 1L -MoS2 . In addition, the nonlinearity of the molecular heterojunction selector can be significantly affected by the molecular dipole moment direction, type of 2D semiconductor, and metal work function. According to the choice of these heterojunction constituents, the nonlinearity is widely tuned from 1.0 × 101 to 3.6 × 104 for the read voltage scheme and from 0.4 × 101 to 2.0 × 105 for the half-read voltage scheme, which can be scaled up to an ≈482 Gbit crossbar array.
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- Jung Sun Eo
- KU‐KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and TechnologyKorea University145, Anam‐ro, Seongbuk‐guSeoul02841Republic of Korea
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- KU‐KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and TechnologyKorea University145, Anam‐ro, Seongbuk‐guSeoul02841Republic of Korea
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- KU‐KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and TechnologyKorea University145, Anam‐ro, Seongbuk‐guSeoul02841Republic of Korea
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- KU‐KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and TechnologyKorea University145, Anam‐ro, Seongbuk‐guSeoul02841Republic of Korea
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- KU‐KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and TechnologyKorea University145, Anam‐ro, Seongbuk‐guSeoul02841Republic of Korea
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- KU‐KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and TechnologyKorea University145, Anam‐ro, Seongbuk‐guSeoul02841Republic of Korea
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- KU‐KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and TechnologyKorea University145, Anam‐ro, Seongbuk‐guSeoul02841Republic of Korea
- Department of Integrative Energy EngineeringKorea University145, Anam‐ro, Seongbuk‐guSeoul02841Republic of Korea
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- KU‐KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and TechnologyKorea University145, Anam‐ro, Seongbuk‐guSeoul02841Republic of Korea
- Department of Integrative Energy EngineeringKorea University145, Anam‐ro, Seongbuk‐guSeoul02841Republic of Korea
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In this work, we conducted the following analysis of Ni/ZnO (20 nm)/n-type Si RRAM device with three different compliance currents (CCs). We compared I–V curves, including set, reset voltages, and resistance of LRS, HRS states for each CCs. For an accurate comparison of each case, statistical analysis is presented. In each case, the average value and the relative standard deviation (RSD) of resistance are calculated to analyze the characteristics of the distribution. The best variability is observed at higher CC (5 mA). In addition, we validated the non-volatile properties of the device using the retention data for each of the CCs. Based on this comparison, we proposed the most appropriate CC of the device operation. Also, a pulse was applied to measure the current waveform and demonstrate the regular operation of the device. Finally, the resistance of LRS and HRS states was measured by pulse. We statistically compared the measured pulse data with the DC data.
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Vasileiadis N, Ntinas V, Sirakoulis GC, Dimitrakis P. In-Memory-Computing Realization with a Photodiode/Memristor Based Vision Sensor. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:5223. [PMID: 34576447 PMCID: PMC8464783 DOI: 10.3390/ma14185223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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State-of-the-art IoT technologies request novel design solutions in edge computing, resulting in even more portable and energy-efficient hardware for in-the-field processing tasks. Vision sensors, processors, and hardware accelerators are among the most demanding IoT applications. Resistance switching (RS) two-terminal devices are suitable for resistive RAMs (RRAM), a promising technology to realize storage class memories. Furthermore, due to their memristive nature, RRAMs are appropriate candidates for in-memory computing architectures. Recently, we demonstrated a CMOS compatible silicon nitride (SiNx) MIS RS device with memristive properties. In this paper, a report on a new photodiode-based vision sensor architecture with in-memory computing capability, relying on memristive device, is disclosed. In this context, the resistance switching dynamics of our memristive device were measured and a data-fitted behavioral model was extracted. SPICE simulations were made highlighting the in-memory computing capabilities of the proposed photodiode-one memristor pixel vision sensor. Finally, an integration and manufacturing perspective was discussed.
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- Nikolaos Vasileiadis
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, 15341 Agia Paraskevi, Greece
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace (DUTh), 67100 Xanthi, Greece; (V.N.); (G.C.S.)
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace (DUTh), 67100 Xanthi, Greece; (V.N.); (G.C.S.)
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace (DUTh), 67100 Xanthi, Greece; (V.N.); (G.C.S.)
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, 15341 Agia Paraskevi, Greece
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Gismatulin AA, Kamaev GN, Kruchinin VN, Gritsenko VA, Orlov OM, Chin A. Charge transport mechanism in the forming-free memristor based on silicon nitride. Sci Rep 2021; 11:2417. [PMID: 33510310 PMCID: PMC7843651 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-82159-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2020] [Accepted: 01/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Nonstoichiometric silicon nitride SiNx is a promising material for developing a new generation of high-speed, reliable flash memory device based on the resistive effect. The advantage of silicon nitride over other dielectrics is its compatibility with the silicon technology. In the present work, a silicon nitride-based memristor deposited by the plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition method was studied. To develop a memristor based on silicon nitride, it is necessary to understand the charge transport mechanisms in all states. In the present work, it was established that the charge transport in high-resistance states is not described by the Frenkel effect model of Coulomb isolated trap ionization, Hill-Adachi model of overlapping Coulomb potentials, Makram-Ebeid and Lannoo model of multiphonon isolated trap ionization, Nasyrov-Gritsenko model of phonon-assisted tunneling between traps, Shklovskii-Efros percolation model, Schottky model and the thermally assisted tunneling mechanisms. It is established that, in the initial state, low-resistance state, intermediate-resistance state and high-resistance state, the charge transport in the forming-free SiNx-based memristor is described by the space charge limited current model. The trap parameters responsible for the charge transport in various memristor states are determined.
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- Andrei A Gismatulin
- Rzhanov Institute of Semiconductor Physics. Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
- Novosibirsk State University, 2 Pirogov Street, Novosobirsk, Russia, 630090
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- Rzhanov Institute of Semiconductor Physics. Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Rzhanov Institute of Semiconductor Physics. Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Rzhanov Institute of Semiconductor Physics. Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
- Novosibirsk State University, 2 Pirogov Street, Novosobirsk, Russia, 630090
- Novosibirsk State Technical University, 20 K. Marx Ave., Novosibirsk, Russia, 630073
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- Molecular Electronics Research Institute, 6/1 Academician Valiev Street, Zelenograd, Moscow, Russia, 124460.
- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 9 Institutskiy Per, Dolgoprudny, Moscow Region, Russia, 141701.
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- Department of Electronics Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan
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Ryu H, Kim S. Self-Rectifying Resistive Switching and Short-Term Memory Characteristics in Pt/HfO 2/TaO x/TiN Artificial Synaptic Device. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10112159. [PMID: 33138118 PMCID: PMC7693614 DOI: 10.3390/nano10112159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2020] [Revised: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Here, we propose a Pt/HfO2/TaOx/TiN artificial synaptic device that is an excellent candidate for artificial synapses. First, XPS analysis is conducted to provide the dielectric (HfO2/TaOx/TiN) information deposited by DC sputtering and atomic layer deposition (ALD). The self-rectifying resistive switching characteristics are achieved by the asymmetric device stack, which is an advantage of the current suppression in the crossbar array structure. The results show that the programmed data are lost over time and that the decay rate, which is verified from the retention test, can be adjusted by controlling the compliance current (CC). Based on these properties, we emulate bio-synaptic characteristics, such as short-term plasticity (STP), long-term plasticity (LTP), and paired-pulse facilitation (PPF), in the self-rectifying I–V characteristics of the Pt/HfO2/TaOx/TiN bilayer memristor device. The PPF characteristics are mimicked by replacing the bio-stimulation with the interval time of paired pulse inputs. The typical potentiation and depression are also implemented by optimizing the set and reset pulse. Finally, we demonstrate the natural depression by varying the interval time between pulse inputs.
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- Hojeong Ryu
- Division of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Korea
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- Division of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Korea
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Development of Catalytic-CVD SiNx Passivation Process for AlGaN/GaN-on-Si HEMTs. CRYSTALS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst10090842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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We optimized a silicon nitride (SiNx) passivation process using a catalytic-chemical vapor deposition (Cat-CVD) system to suppress the current collapse phenomenon of AlGaN/GaN-on-Si high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs). The optimized Cat-CVD SiNx film exhibited a high film density of 2.7 g/cm3 with a low wet etch rate (buffered oxide etchant (BOE) 10:1) of 2 nm/min and a breakdown field of 8.2 MV/cm. The AlGaN/GaN-on-Si HEMT fabricated by the optimized Cat-CVD SiNx passivation process, which had a gate length of 1.5 μm and a source-to-drain distance of 6 μm, exhibited the maximum drain current density of 670 mA/mm and the maximum transconductance of 162 mS/mm with negligible hysteresis. We found that the optimized SiNx film had positive charges, which were responsible for suppressing the current collapse phenomenon.
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Rahmani MK, Kim MH, Hussain F, Abbas Y, Ismail M, Hong K, Mahata C, Choi C, Park BG, Kim S. Memristive and Synaptic Characteristics of Nitride-Based Heterostructures on Si Substrate. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10050994. [PMID: 32455892 PMCID: PMC7279537 DOI: 10.3390/nano10050994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2020] [Revised: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Brain-inspired artificial synaptic devices and neurons have the potential for application in future neuromorphic computing as they consume low energy. In this study, the memristive switching characteristics of a nitride-based device with two amorphous layers (SiN/BN) is investigated. We demonstrate the coexistence of filamentary (abrupt) and interface (homogeneous) switching of Ni/SiN/BN/n++-Si devices. A better gradual conductance modulation is achieved for interface-type switching as compared with filamentary switching for an artificial synaptic device using appropriate voltage pulse stimulations. The improved classification accuracy for the interface switching (85.6%) is confirmed and compared to the accuracy of the filamentary switching mode (75.1%) by a three-layer neural network (784 × 128 × 10). Furthermore, the spike-timing-dependent plasticity characteristics of the synaptic device are also demonstrated. The results indicate the possibility of achieving an artificial synapse with a bilayer SiN/BN structure.
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- Mehr Khalid Rahmani
- School of Electronics Engineering, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea; (M.K.R.); (M.I.); (C.M.)
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- Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea; (M.-H.K.); (K.H.)
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- Materials Simulation Research Laboratory (MSRL), Department of Physics, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Pakistan, Multan 60800, Pakistan;
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- Department of Physics, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi 127788, UAE;
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- School of Electronics Engineering, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea; (M.K.R.); (M.I.); (C.M.)
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- Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea; (M.-H.K.); (K.H.)
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- School of Electronics Engineering, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea; (M.K.R.); (M.I.); (C.M.)
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- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Korea;
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- Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea; (M.-H.K.); (K.H.)
- Correspondence: (B.-G.P.); (S.K.)
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- Division of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Korea
- Correspondence: (B.-G.P.); (S.K.)
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Duan C, Zhang H, Peng A, Li F, Xiao J, Zou J, Luo S, Xi H. Synthesis of Hierarchically Structured Metal−Organic Frameworks by a Dual‐Functional Surfactant. ChemistrySelect 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201800571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Chongxiong Duan
- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringSouth China University of Technology 381 Wushan Road, Tianhe District Guangzhou 510640 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringSouth China University of Technology 381 Wushan Road, Tianhe District Guangzhou 510640 China
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- School of nuclear science technologyUniversity of South China, Hunan 421001, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringSouth China University of Technology 381 Wushan Road, Tianhe District Guangzhou 510640 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringSouth China University of Technology 381 Wushan Road, Tianhe District Guangzhou 510640 China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and OptoelectronicsInternational, Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronic Science and TechnologyShenzhen University Shenzhen 518060 China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and OptoelectronicsInternational, Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronic Science and TechnologyShenzhen University Shenzhen 518060 China
- Department of Chemical and Biological EngineeringThe Hong Kong University of, Science and Technology, Kowloon Hong Kong
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringSouth China University of Technology 381 Wushan Road, Tianhe District Guangzhou 510640 China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution ControlSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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Kim S, Jung S, Kim MH, Chen YC, Chang YF, Ryoo KC, Cho S, Lee JH, Park BG. Scaling Effect on Silicon Nitride Memristor with Highly Doped Si Substrate. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2018; 14:e1704062. [PMID: 29665257 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201704062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2017] [Revised: 02/17/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
A feasible approach is reported to reduce the switching current and increase the nonlinearity in a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS)-compatible Ti/SiNx /p+ -Si memristor by simply reducing the cell size down to sub-100 nm. Even though the switching voltages gradually increase with decreasing device size, the reset current is reduced because of the reduced current overshoot effect. The scaled devices (sub-100 nm) exhibit gradual reset switching driven by the electric field, whereas that of the large devices (≥1 µm) is driven by Joule heating. For the scaled cell (60 nm), the current levels are tunable by adjusting the reset stop voltage for multilevel cells. It is revealed that the nonlinearity in the low-resistance state is attributed to Fowler-Nordheim tunneling dominating in the high-voltage regime (≥1 V) for the scaled cells. The experimental findings demonstrate that the scaled metal-nitride-silicon memristor device paves the way to realize CMOS-compatible high-density crosspoint array applications.
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- Sungjun Kim
- School of Electronics Engineering, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC), Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC), Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Microelectronics Research Center, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78758, USA
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- Microelectronics Research Center, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78758, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC), Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC), Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC), Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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Kim S, Kim H, Hwang S, Kim MH, Chang YF, Park BG. Analog Synaptic Behavior of a Silicon Nitride Memristor. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2017; 9:40420-40427. [PMID: 29086551 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b11191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Abstract
In this paper, we present a synapse function using analog resistive-switching behaviors in a SiNx-based memristor with a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor compatibility and expandability to three-dimensional crossbar array architecture. A progressive conductance change is attainable as a result of the gradual growth and dissolution of the conducting path, and the series resistance of the AlOy layer in the Ni/SiNx/AlOy/TiN memristor device enhances analog switching performance by reducing current overshoot. A continuous and smooth gradual reset switching transition can be observed with a compliance current limit (>100 μA), and is highly suitable for demonstrating synaptic characteristics. Long-term potentiation and long-term depression are obtained by means of identical pulse responses. Moreover, symmetric and linear synaptic behaviors are significantly improved by optimizing pulse response conditions, which is verified by a neural network simulation. Finally, we display the spike-timing-dependent plasticity with the multipulse scheme. This work provides a possible way to mimic biological synapse function for energy-efficient neuromorphic systems by using a conventional passive SiNx layer as an active dielectric.
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- Sungjun Kim
- Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National University , Seoul 08826, South Korea
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- Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National University , Seoul 08826, South Korea
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- Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National University , Seoul 08826, South Korea
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- Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National University , Seoul 08826, South Korea
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- Microelectronics Research Center, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Texas at Austin , Austin, Texas 78758, United States
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- Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National University , Seoul 08826, South Korea
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