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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Optoelectronics
  • Artificial Intelligence Hardware

Background:

  • Artificial visual perception systems require integrated optical sensing, processing, and memory.
  • Integrating photodetection and optical memory in a single device is challenging due to differing operational mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and fabricate a Gallium Nitride-based dual-mode photodiode (GaN-DM-photodiode).
  • To enable switching between self-powered photodetector (SPPD) and optoelectronic synapse (OS) modes via bias modulation.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a GaN-based dual-mode photodiode.
  • Bias modulation to switch between SPPD and OS modes.
  • Characterization of device performance in both modes, including synaptic function emulation.

Main Results:

  • In SPPD mode, the device achieved high specific detectivity (1.49 × 10^12 Jones) with rapid response times (84.95/90.68 ms).
  • In OS mode, the device emulated biological synaptic functions like paired-pulse facilitation and memory transitions.
  • Circuit-level demonstrations confirmed practical application potential.

Conclusions:

  • A novel GaN-DM-photodiode successfully integrates self-powered optical sensing and memory functions.
  • This development offers a robust foundation for high-efficiency artificial visual perception systems.
  • The device's dual-mode capability via bias modulation presents a significant advancement.