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Sustainable Synaptic Device with Two-Dimensional Ferroelectric Materials for Neuromorphic Computing
Jaewook Yoo1, Seokjin Oh2, Minah Park1
1Division of Electronic Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.
Summary
This study introduces a durable 2D ferroelectric synaptic device using self-curing for neuromorphic computing. This innovation enhances device endurance during repetitive learning, crucial for big-data processing.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Neurotechnology
- Computer Engineering
Background:
- Neuromorphic computing aims to mimic the brain for big-data challenges.
- Synaptic devices degrade during in situ training due to plasticity mimicry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a durable 2D ferroelectric synaptic device for neuromorphic computing.
- To investigate self-curing mechanisms for enhanced device endurance.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of a two-dimensional (2D) ferroelectric α-In2Se3-based synaptic device.
- Utilizing current annealing (CA) for self-curing during synaptic fatigue.
- Employing low-frequency noise (LFN) spectroscopy to analyze device mechanisms.
Main Results:
- The 2D ferroelectric synaptic device demonstrated enhanced durability via self-curing.
- Low-frequency noise spectroscopy elucidated conduction, degradation, and self-curing mechanisms.
- Classification accuracy on the CIFAR-10 dataset recovered to initial levels after self-curing.
Conclusions:
- Self-curing in 2D ferroelectric synaptic devices improves endurance and performance.
- 2D ferroelectric materials are promising for robust neuromorphic computing applications.
- Self-curing can reduce long-term energy consumption in synaptic arrays.
