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  • Materials Science
  • Computer Engineering
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • The von Neumann architecture faces performance limitations due to the processor-memory gap.
  • Hexagonal boron nitride (BN) properties are well-researched for resistive-switching memory, but amorphous BN remains underexplored for memory applications.
  • Neuromorphic systems require efficient memory components to mimic biological synapses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential of amorphous boron nitride (BN) in resistive-switching memory devices.
  • To fabricate and characterize a Pt/BN/TiN device for synaptic applications in neuromorphic systems.
  • To optimize potentiation and depression characteristics for mimicking biological synapse functions.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a Pt/BN/TiN device using amorphous boron nitride.
  • Investigation of the resistive switching mechanism through current-voltage (I-V) curve analysis.
  • Optimization of potentiation and depression using device characteristics to emulate synaptic plasticity.
  • Evaluation of short-term memory characteristics by controlling conductance levels and time intervals.

Main Results:

  • The Pt/BN/TiN device demonstrated resistive switching behavior.
  • Synaptic characteristics, including potentiation and depression, were successfully mimicked.
  • Linear conductance updates were achieved, crucial for high recognition rates in artificial neural networks.
  • Short-term memory effects were observed and controllable.

Conclusions:

  • Amorphous boron nitride is a promising material for developing memristor devices with synaptic functionalities.
  • The fabricated Pt/BN/TiN device shows potential for use in neuromorphic computing and artificial neural networks.
  • Further research into amorphous BN could lead to significant advancements in next-generation memory technologies.