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Energy Control Paradigm for Compliance-Free Reliable Operation of RRAM

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Author(s)

Pragya R. Shrestha, David M. Nminibapiel, Jihong Kim, Jason P. Campbell, Kin P. Cheung, Shweta Deora, G. Bersuker, Helmut Baumgart

Abstract

We demonstrate reliable RRAM operation by controlling the forming energy via short voltage pulses (picosecond range) which eliminates the need for a current compliance element. We further show that the dissipated energy during forming and SET/RESET processes plays a critical role. The SET/RESET cycling endurance of thus formed devices is shown to also be dependent on the SET/RESET energy. Multiple-pulse forming is also investigated as a method to further tighten the control of forming energy with promising endurance results.
Proceedings Title
Proceedings of the IEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium
Conference Dates
June 1-5, 2014
Conference Location
Waikola, HI

Keywords

RRAM, current compliance, pulsed forming, reliability

Citation

Shrestha, P. , Nminibapiel, D. , Kim, J. , Campbell, J. , Cheung, K. , Deora, S. , Bersuker, G. and Baumgart, H. (2014), Energy Control Paradigm for Compliance-Free Reliable Operation of RRAM, Proceedings of the IEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium, Waikola, HI, [online], https://doi.org/10.1109/IRPS.2014.6861164 (Accessed April 19, 2024)
Created June 5, 2014, Updated November 10, 2018