A Variability-Aware Compact Memristor Model for HfO2-based 1T1R ReRAM Devices
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Abstract
Memristive in-memory computing offers a promising pathway to overcome the von Neumann bottleneck, yet the lack of computationally efficient compact memristor models that simultaneously capture dynamic accuracy and inherent variability remains often a barrier to large-scale circuit design. This work presents a variability-aware physics-based compact model for HfO2 ReRAM devices fabricated in 130 nm 1T1R CMOS technology. The conduction term combines two transport mechanisms to achieve high accuracy in the low-voltage range, which is essential for inference operations in AI. The state dynamic mobility ranges over thirty orders of magnitude simulating the filament formation. To address cycle-to-cycle variability, the model is described by a stochastic differential equation formulation introducing Gaussian fluctuations to the activation energy barrier which reproduces the variability characteristics observed in potentiation and depression measurements. Validated against experimental quasi-static and pulse data, this model addresses the challenge of balancing between high-fidelity physical simulations and efficient EDA-compatible circuit-level design, enabling robust verification of neuromorphic architectures within standard CAD workflows.
Details
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 2026 22nd International Conference on Synthesis, Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Methods, and Applications to Circuits Design, SMACD 2026 |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISBN (electronic) | 979-8-3195-0619-1 |
| ISBN (print) | 979-8-3195-0620-7 |
| Publication status | Published - Aug 2026 |
| Peer-reviewed | Yes |
Publication series
| Series | International Conference on Synthesis, Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Methods and Applications to Circuit Design (SMACD) |
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| ISSN | 2575-4874 |
Conference
| Title | 22nd International Conference on Synthesis, Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Methods, and Applications to Circuits Design |
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| Abbreviated title | SMACD 2026 |
| Conference number | 22 |
| Duration | 29 June - 2 July 2026 |
| Website | |
| Location | Hilton Dresden |
| City | Dresden |
| Country | Germany |
External IDs
| ORCID | /0000-0001-7436-0103/work/228956468 |
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| ORCID | /0000-0003-3259-4571/work/228959797 |
| ORCID | /0000-0002-2367-5567/work/228960363 |
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Keywords
- Compact memristor model, Emerging device simulation, Variability-aware neuromorphic computing