Investigation of the potentialities of Vertical Resistive RAM (VRRAM) for neuromorphic applications

Abstract

Combining Resistive RAM concept with Vertical NAND technology and design, Vertical RRAM (VRRAM) was recently proposed as a cost-effective and extensible technology for future mass data storage applications [1]. 3D RRAM based neural networks were also proposed to emulate the potentiation and depression of a synapse [2], but more complex circuits were not discussed. In previous works [3-4], various RRAM based neuromorphic circuits were proposed and investigated, using planar devices.