Size-Dependent Retention Time in NiO-Based Resistive-Switching Memories

Daniele Ielmini, F. Nardi, C. Cagli, Andrea L. Lacaita

IEEE Electron Device Letters · 2010 · 125 citations · 20 references

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Abstract

NiO-based resistive-switching memory (RRAM) is a promising new technology for high-density nonvolatile storage. The main obstacles to practical application are the large and hardly scalable reset (programming) current and the reliability at high temperature. This letter studies temperature-accelerated data retention in RRAM cells from both experimental and theoretical standpoints, addressing the size/nature of the conductive filament and clarifying the tradeoff between data retention and reset current.

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