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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Science

Background:

  • Neuromorphic computing systems require low operating power and high-density integration for efficiency.
  • Existing synaptic devices face challenges in balancing power consumption and integration density.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and develop a multilayer synaptic device with a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) structure.
  • To reduce the operating power of neuromorphic computing systems.
  • To maintain high-density integration capabilities.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a multilayer synaptic device using an 8-inch wafer-based complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) process.
  • Comparison of three types of MIM-structured synaptic devices.
  • Analysis of operational conductance levels and power reduction effects.

Main Results:

  • The developed multilayer synaptic device exhibited low-power operation.
  • Inserted layers within the MIM structure acted as internal resistors, contributing to power reduction.
  • Modulated operational conductance levels were achieved.

Conclusions:

  • The simple MIM structure and achieved low-power operation confirm the feasibility of multilayer synaptic devices.
  • These devices are suitable for high-density integration in neuromorphic computing systems.
  • The proposed device offers a promising solution for energy-efficient neuromorphic hardware.