Detection and characterization of multi-filament evolution during resistive switching

We report resistive switching data in TaOx memristors displaying signatures of multi-filament switching modes and present a technique which enables the characterization of the evolution of multiple filaments within a single device during switching, including their temperature, heat flow, conductivit...

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Veröffentlicht in:Applied physics letters 2014-08, Vol.105 (5)
Hauptverfasser: Mickel, Patrick R., Lohn, Andrew J., Marinella, Matthew J.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:We report resistive switching data in TaOx memristors displaying signatures of multi-filament switching modes and present a technique which enables the characterization of the evolution of multiple filaments within a single device during switching, including their temperature, heat flow, conductivity, and time evolving areas. Using a geometrically defined equivalent circuit, we resolve the individual current/voltage values of each filament and demonstrate that the switching curves of each filament collapse onto a common curve determined by the analytical steady-state resistive switching solution for filamentary switching. Finally, we discuss operational modes which may limit the formation of additional conducting filaments, potentially leading to increased device endurance.
ISSN:0003-6951
1077-3118
DOI:10.1063/1.4892471