Memristor-based memory: The sneak paths problem and solutions

Zidan, Mohammed A.; Fahmy, Hossam A.H.; Hussain, Muhammad Mustafa; Salama, Khaled N.

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Zidan, Mohammed A.

Fahmy, Hossam A.H.
Hussain, Muhammad Mustafa

Salama, Khaled N.

KAUST Department

Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering (CEMSE) Division
Electrical Engineering Program
Integrated Nanotechnology Lab
Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division
Sensors Lab

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2012-10-26

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2012-10-26

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2013-02

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Abstract

In this paper, we investigate the read operation of memristor-based memories. We analyze the sneak paths problem and provide a noise margin metric to compare the various solutions proposed in the literature. We also analyze the power consumption associated with these solutions. Moreover, we study the effect of the aspect ratio of the memory array on the sneak paths. Finally, we introduce a new technique for solving the sneak paths problem by gating the memory cell using a three-terminal memistor device.

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Zidan MA, Fahmy HAH, Hussain MM, Salama KN (2013) Memristor-based memory: The sneak paths problem and solutions. Microelectronics Journal 44: 176-183. doi:10.1016/j.mejo.2012.10.001.