Compact Thermo-Diffusion based Physical Memristor Model

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Contributors

  • Iosif Angelos Fyrigos - , Democritus University of Thrace (Author)
  • Theodoros Panagiotis Chatzinikolaou - , Democritus University of Thrace (Author)
  • Vasileios Ntinas - , Democritus University of Thrace, UPC Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Barcelona Tech) (Author)
  • Stavros Kitsios - , National Technical University of Athens (Author)
  • Panagiotis Bousoulas - , National Technical University of Athens (Author)
  • Michail Antisthenis Tsompanas - , Democritus University of Thrace (Author)
  • Dimitris Tsoukalas - , National Technical University of Athens (Author)
  • Andrew Adamatzky - , University of the West of England (Author)
  • Antonio Rubio - , UPC Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Barcelona Tech) (Author)
  • Georgios Ch Sirakoulis - , Democritus University of Thrace (Author)

Abstract

The threshold switching effect is critical in memristor devices for a range of applications, from crossbar design reliability to simulating neuromorphic features using artificial neural networks. The rich inherit dynamics of a metallic conductive filament (CF) formation are thought to be linked to this characteristic. Simulating these dynamics is necessary to develop an accurate memristor model. In this work we present a compact memristor model that utilizes the drift, diffusion and thermo-diffusion effects. These three effects are taken into consideration to derive the switching behavior of a memristor. The resistance of a memristor is calculated based on the evolution of a truncated cone shaped filament. The objective of this model is to achieve a realistic integration of switching mechanisms of the memristor device, while minimizing the overhead on computing resources and being compatible with circuit design tools. The model incorporates the effect of thermo-diffusion on the switching pattern, providing a different perception of the ionic transport processes, which enable the unipolar switching. SPICE simulation results provide an exact match with experimental results of Metal-Insulator-Metal (MIM) memristive devices of Ag/Si2/SiO2.07/Pt nanoparticles (NPs) configuration.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS)
Place of PublicationAustin
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages2237-2241
Number of pages5
ISBN (electronic)978-1-6654-8485-5, 978-1-6654-8484-8
ISBN (print)978-1-6654-8486-2
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

SeriesIEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS)
ISSN0271-4302

Conference

TitleIEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems 2022
Abbreviated titleISCAS 2022
Duration28 May - 1 June 2022
Website
Degree of recognitionInternational event
LocationAustin Hilton
CityAustin
CountryUnited States of America

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0002-2367-5567/work/168720253

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