Novel Quantum Dot Gate FETs and Nonvolatile Memories Using Lattice-Matched II–VI Gate Insulators

This paper presents the successful use of ZnS/ZnMgS and other II–VI layers (lattice-matched or pseudomorphic) as high-k gate dielectrics in the fabrication of quantum dot (QD) gate Si field-effect transistors (FETs) and nonvolatile memory structures. Quantum dot gate FETs and nonvolatile memories have been fabricated in two basic configurations: (1) monodispersed cladded Ge nanocrystals (e.g., GeO _x -cladded-Ge quantum dots) site-specifically self-assembled over the lattice-matched ZnMgS gate insulator in the channel region, and (2) ZnTe-ZnMgTe quantum dots formed by self-organization, using metalorganic chemical vapor-phase deposition (MOCVD), on ZnS-ZnMgS gate insulator layers grown epitaxially on Si substrates. Self-assembled GeO _x -cladded Ge QD gate FETs, exhibiting three-state behavior, are also described. Preliminary results on InGaAs-on-InP FETs, using ZnMgSeTe/ZnSe gate insulator layers, are presented.     

Radiation Effects of Proton Particles in Memory Devices

In this letter, we study the impact of single event upsets (SEUs) in space or defense electronic systems which use memory devices such as EEPROM, and SRAM. We built a microcontroller test board to measure the effects of protons on electronic devices at various radiation levels. We tested radiation hardening at beam current, and energy levels, measured the phenomenon of SEUs, and addressed possible reasons for SEUs.     

IRA码在体全息存储系统中的应用研究

在全息存储系统中,噪声分布是不均匀的,为了对存储的信息位进行不等保护,文中采用能纠不均匀错误的IRA码为系统的纠错码。通过高斯估计方法设计出适合全息存储系统的IRA码,并对其在系统中的应用进行了仿真,结果表明全息信道中IRA码的性能要远优于RS码。     

Evidence for compliance controlled oxygen vacancy and metal filament based resistive switching mechanisms in RRAM

We present electrical evidence on asymmetric metal-insulator-semiconductor (MIS) based test structures in support of the presence of two different independent switching mechanisms in a resistive random access memory (RRAM) device. The valid mechanism for switching depends on the compliance capping (I_gl) for forming/SET transition. Our results convincingly show that low compliance based switching only involves reversible oxygen ion drift to and from oxygen gettering gate electrodes, while high compliance switching involves formation and rupture of conductive metallic nanofilaments, as verified further by our physical analysis investigations. We have observed this unique dual mode switching mechanism only in NiSi-based gate electrodes, which have a moderate oxygen solubility as well as relatively low melting point.     

一种应用于DSP嵌入式存储器的灵敏放大器设计

提出了一种新型灵敏放大器,电路由单位增益电流传输器、电荷转移放大器及锁存器三部分组成。基于0.18μm标准CMOS单元库的仿真结果表明,与现有几种灵敏放大器相比,新型灵敏放大器具有更低的延时和功耗,在1.8 V工作电压、500 MHz工作频率、80μA输入差动电流以及DSP嵌入式SRAM6T存储单元测试结构下,每个读周期的延迟为728 ps,功耗为10.5fJ。与电压灵敏放大器相比,延迟减少约41%,功耗降低约50%;与常规电荷转移灵敏放大器相比,延迟减少约22%,功耗降低约37%;与WTA电流灵敏放大器相比,延迟减少11%,功耗降低31.8%。     

A new approach to cell size scaling with a multi-dual cell and a buffer/background programming of unified RAM

New investigations are presented here on a high-density and DRAM-like high-speed non-volatile memory (NVM) application of unified RAM (URAM). For a high-density application of URAM, multiple data storage is demonstrated with a multi-dual cell (MDC). Because each NVM state can be split by programming with a one-transistor (1T) DRAM without a capacitor, the total number of memory states can be doubled. Furthermore, a high-speed DRAM-level NVM scheme is proposed for the joint operation of 1T DRAM buffer programming and NVM post-background programming. The MDC and the proposed scheme are unique URAM properties that can extend the application range of memory devices.     

垂直纳米线晶体管的制备技术

对目前垂直纳米线晶体管的制备技术进行了综述.首先根据器件结构取向介绍了纳米线晶体管的分类,即水平纳米线晶体管和垂直纳米线晶体管,比较了这两类不同结构晶体管的优缺点,阐述了垂直纳米线晶体管的优势及其潜在应用价值.重点介绍了两种主流的垂直纳米线晶体管的制造方法,即自下而上方法和自上而下方法,自上而下方法则又分为后栅工艺和先栅工艺.随后详细比较了它们之间的不同.最后,对垂直纳米线晶体管制造过程中的工艺挑战进行了分析,提出了几种可行的解决方案,并预测了垂直纳米线晶体管未来的发展趋势,特别是在低功耗器件及3D存储器等方面的发展走向.     

Improving Memory Efficiency of Dynamic Memory Allocators for Real‐Time Embedded Systems

Dynamic memory allocators for real‐time embedded systems need to fulfill three fundamental requirements: bounded worst‐case execution time, fast average execution time, and minimal fragmentation. Since embedded systems generally run continuously during their whole lifetime, fragmentation is one of the most important factors in designing the memory allocator. This paper focuses on minimizing fragmentation while other requirements are still satisfied. To minimize fragmentation, a part of a memory region is segregated by the proposed budgeting method that exploits the memory profile of the given application. The budgeting method can be applied for any existing memory allocators. Experimental results show that the memory efficiency of allocators can be improved by up to 18.85% by using the budgeting method. Its worst‐case execution time is analyzed to be bounded.     

Stackable nonvolatile memory with ultra thin polysilicon film and low-leakage (Ti, Dy)xOy for low processing temperature and low operating voltages

We report the fabrication process as well as material and electrical characterization of ultra thin body (UTB) thin film transistors (TFTs) for stackable nonvolatile memories by using in situ phosphorous doped low-temperature polysilicon followed by the chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) process. The resulting polysilicon film is about 13 nm thick with approximately 10¹⁹ cm⁻³ doping. Root mean square surface roughness below 1 nm is achieved. Metal nanocrystals and high-k dielectric are selected for storage nodes and tunneling barriers to achieve low operating voltages. The number density and average diameter of nanocrystals embedded in the gate stack are 7.5 × 10¹¹ cm⁻² and 5.8 nm, respectively. Furthermore, scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), convergent beam electron diffraction (CBED) and electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) are performed for material characterization. The dielectric constant of the (Ti, Dy)_xO_y film is 35, and the off-state leakage current at −1 V bias and 2.8 nm equivalent oxide thickness is 5 × 10⁻⁷ A/cm². We obtain a memory window of about 0.95 V with ±6 V program/erase voltages. Our results show that UTB TFT is a promising candidate for the three-dimensional integration in high-density nonvolatile memory applications.     

Influence of metal gate and capping film stress on TANOS cell performance

In this work it is shown that film stress in the gate stack of TANOS NAND memories plays an important role for cell device performance and reliability. Tensile stress induced by a TiN metal gate deteriorates TANOS cell retention compared to TaN gate material. However, the erase saturation level as well as cell endurance is improved by the use of a TiN gate. This trade-off between retention and erase saturation for TANOS cells is elaborated in detail.