Low current resistive switching in Cu–SiO2 cells

Schindler, C., Weides, M. , Kozicki, M.N. and Waser, R. (2008) Low current resistive switching in Cu–SiO2 cells. Applied Physics Letters, 92(12), 122910. (doi: 10.1063/1.2903707)

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Abstract

Resistive switching in Ir∕SiO2∕Cu memory cells was investigated. The proposed switching mechanism is the formation and dissolution of a Cu filament. Under positive bias, Cu cations migrate through SiO2 and are reduced at the counterelectrode forming a filament. The filament is dissolved under reverse bias. The write current can be reduced down to 10pA which is four orders of magnitude below published values and shows the potential of extremely low power-consuming memory cells. Furthermore, a comparison of the charge flow in the high resistance state and the energy for writing is given for write currents between 25pA and 10nA.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Weides, Professor Martin
Authors: Schindler, C., Weides, M., Kozicki, M.N., and Waser, R.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
Journal Name:Applied Physics Letters
Publisher:AIP Publishing
ISSN:0003-6951
ISSN (Online):1077-3118

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