Associative Memory Function Found on Phase-Change Nanoscale Device

Title:Associative Memory Function Found on Phase-Change Nanoscale Device

Volume: 11 Issue: 6

Author(s): Lei Wang, Si-Di Gong, Ci-Hui Yang, Yuan-Xiu Peng and Shan Gai

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Keywords: Associative memory, model, neural, phase-change.

Abstract: Associative memory, considered as the ability to link unrelated objects, is the most appealing behaviour found in both biological and artificial neural networks. Here we for the first time proposed a three terminal phase-change based nanoscale device where associative memory can be theoretically achieved according to the developed electro-thermal model. Compared with the conventional neural networks circuit, the designed device allows for an exemption from a large number of circuit elements, and thus exhibits an exciting potential for ultra-high integration density and super-fast response speed. The simulation results opens up a novel route to imitate the complex mechanism of the biological neural networks, thus rendering phase-change materials a promising contender for the key components in next-generation neuromorphic system.

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Wang Lei, Gong Si-Di, Yang Ci-Hui, Peng Yuan-Xiu and Gai Shan, Associative Memory Function Found on Phase-Change Nanoscale Device, Current Nanoscience 2015; 11 (6) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1573413711666150528235637