Abstract
A forming-free SiN-based resistive switching memory (RSM) device has been successfully realized using an RF sputtering method. With a 10-nm thick SiN film, the memory device showed forming-free switching behavior under ±2 V/100 ns. The conduction mechanisms at low- and high-resistance states were verified by Ohmic behavior and modified space-charge-limited conduction, respectively. In a reliability test, the device exhibits good endurance over 109 cycles and long data retention over 105 s at 85 °C. These results demonstrate that SiN-based RSM devices can be readily available without forming processes using an RF sputtering method.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1822-1827 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Physica Status Solidi (A) Applications and Materials Science |
| Volume | 210 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 Sept |
Keywords
- PECVD
- SiN
- memory
- resistive switching
- sputtering
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Materials Chemistry