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New multilayer graphene-based flash memory. / Novikov, Yu N.; Gritsenko, V. A.
In: Materials Research Express, Vol. 6, No. 10, 106306, 21.08.2019.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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T1 - New multilayer graphene-based flash memory
AU - Novikov, Yu N.
AU - Gritsenko, V. A.
PY - 2019/8/21
Y1 - 2019/8/21
N2 - In the present work, it is proposed to use multilayer graphene (MLG) as a charge storage layer in the non-volatile memory based on the Si/ZrO2/MLG/SiO2/Si structure. The write/erase, retention characteristics and charge density kinetics in the MLG of the memory element are calculated. Due to the metallic properties of MLG and the blocking layer made of high-k dielectric, the voltage drop on them in the write/erase mode is decreased. At the same time, the increase in the voltage drop in the SiO2 tunneling layer grows, in its turn, the Fowler-Nordheim current, which leads to a higher memory element performance. The big work function for electrons (∼5 eV) in MLG contributes to a better charge storage in it. According to our calculations, for write/erase voltages of ±11 V, there is a 5 V memory window, and the memory window value will be equal to 3 V in 10 years.
AB - In the present work, it is proposed to use multilayer graphene (MLG) as a charge storage layer in the non-volatile memory based on the Si/ZrO2/MLG/SiO2/Si structure. The write/erase, retention characteristics and charge density kinetics in the MLG of the memory element are calculated. Due to the metallic properties of MLG and the blocking layer made of high-k dielectric, the voltage drop on them in the write/erase mode is decreased. At the same time, the increase in the voltage drop in the SiO2 tunneling layer grows, in its turn, the Fowler-Nordheim current, which leads to a higher memory element performance. The big work function for electrons (∼5 eV) in MLG contributes to a better charge storage in it. According to our calculations, for write/erase voltages of ±11 V, there is a 5 V memory window, and the memory window value will be equal to 3 V in 10 years.
KW - blocking oxide
KW - FLASH
KW - multilayer graphene
KW - retention
KW - tunnel oxide
KW - CONTACT
KW - GRAPHITE
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85071583616&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1088/2053-1591/ab3992
DO - 10.1088/2053-1591/ab3992
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85071583616
VL - 6
JO - Materials Research Express
JF - Materials Research Express
SN - 2053-1591
IS - 10
M1 - 106306
ER -
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