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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Science

Background:

  • Sneak current in resistive random-access memory (RRAM) crossbar arrays without selectors causes errors in neuromorphic computing.
  • These leakage currents degrade performance and increase power consumption in artificial intelligence hardware.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a RRAM structure that effectively suppresses sneak current in neuromorphic synapse arrays.
  • To enhance the accuracy of weighted sum operations in neuromorphic systems.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a bilayer RRAM structure using TiO2/HfO2.
  • Investigation of the effect of TiO2 thickness and top electrode work function on device performance.
  • Comparison of bilayer RRAM with single-layer devices.

Main Results:

  • The TiO2/HfO2 bilayer structure significantly suppresses sneak current compared to single-layer devices.
  • Increasing TiO2 thickness and top electrode work function further reduces reverse bias current.
  • Rectification levels were 10-30 times higher for the bilayer structure and 10-40 times higher with increased work function.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed bilayer RRAM structure effectively mitigates sneak current issues in neuromorphic applications.
  • This approach improves the accuracy and efficiency of synaptic weighted sum operations.
  • The study highlights the potential of tailored RRAM structures for advanced AI hardware.