Type:
Journal
Description:
A novel 2-bit nano-silicon based non-volatile memory is proposed to double memory density. The thin film structure exhibits two conduction states (ON and OFF) at different voltages and has a cost-effective structure. The structure utilizes the good electrical properties of fluorinated SiO2 thin films, together with the bi-stable properties conferred by the nano-silicon particles therein embedded. A polymeric layer of 8-hydroxyquinoline aluminum salt (Alq3) further deposited on the top of the nano-particle layer through chemical evaporation and a silver paste contact determines the final structure. The positive 0–15 V scan reveals two discontinuities with an ON/OFF ratio of 104–105 (2–4 V) and OFF/ON of 103 (12.5–13.0 V). The reverse scan displays again two distinct thresholds, range of 10.5–11.0 V (ON/OFF ratio 10−3), respectively, 0.5 V (OFF/ON ratio 10−5–10−4).
Publisher:
Elsevier
Publication date:
1 May 2008
Biblio References:
Volume: 39 Issue: 5 Pages: 768-770
Origin:
Microelectronics journal