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Analog Memory and Synaptic Plasticity in an InGaZnO-Based Memristor by Modifying Intrinsic Oxygen Vacancies
Chandreswar Mahata1, Hyojin So1, Soomin Kim2
1Division of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 23, 2023
Summary
This study demonstrates InGaZnO-based memristors with stable multilevel memory states for artificial synapses. Optimized plasma treatment ensures reliable device performance, paving the way for advanced neuromorphic computing applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Electrical Engineering
Background:
- Synaptic devices are crucial for neuromorphic computing.
- Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide (InGaZnO) offers potential for memristive applications.
- Reliable multilevel memory states are essential for mimicking biological synapses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To fabricate and characterize InGaZnO-based synaptic devices.
- To investigate electron trapping and trap generation mechanisms.
- To demonstrate the emulation of synaptic plasticity behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Reactive radiofrequency sputtering deposition for device fabrication.
- Current compliance adjustments and constant voltage stressing for characterization.
- Oxygen and nitrogen plasma treatment for stability enhancement.
- Application of voltage pulses to simulate synaptic functions.
Main Results:
- Achieved highly uniform and reliable multilevel memory states.
- Demonstrated stable cycle-to-cycle memory switching with a large memory window (~95.3).
- Successfully emulated short-term plasticity (paired-pulse facilitation, spike rate-dependent plasticity) and long-term potentiation/depression.
Conclusions:
- The fabricated ITO/InGaZnO/ITO memristor exhibits promising performance for synaptic applications.
- Optimized plasma treatment enhances device reliability and memory characteristics.
- The device effectively mimics various synaptic behaviors, supporting its use in neuromorphic systems.
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