Wang L.
Peking University Shenzhen Graduate Schoo, CN
Keywords: Ovonic threshold switch, phase change memory, scaling trend, space charge effect
In this paper, a regional model for threshold switching is presented based on the space charge effect in Phase Change Memory (PCM). In this model, the PCM unit is divided into two parts according to the electric field distribution resulted from the space charge effect. Then the field and voltage in each part are calculated separately in detail and the total voltage is the sum of the two partial voltages. The physics of threshold switching is explained based on the field distribution under different current. This paper also provides the scaling trend with this model: the threshold voltage (Vth) varies directly with the thickness of phase change material (L), while the threshold current (Ith) changes conversely with L; which is consistent with the reported data.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 2, Nanotechnology 2011: Electronics, Devices, Fabrication, MEMS, Fluidics and Computational
Published: June 13, 2011
Pages: 615 - 618
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topic: Informatics, Modeling & Simulation
ISBN: 978-1-4398-7139-3