Bhattacharyya A. Silicon Based Unified Memory Devices and Technology

CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2017. — 545 p. — ISBN13: 978-1-138-03271-2.The primary focus of this book is on basic device concepts, memory cell design, and process technology integration. The first part provides in-depth coverage of conventional nonvolatile memory devices, stack structures from device physics, historical perspectives, and identifies limitations of conventional devices. The second part reviews advances made in reducing and/or eliminating existing limitations of NVM device parameters from the standpoint of device scalability, application extendibility, and reliability.
The final part proposes multiple options of silicon based unified (nonvolatile) memory cell concepts and stack designs (SUMs). The book provides Industrial R&D personnel with the knowledge to drive the future memory technology with the established silicon FET-based establishments of their own. It explores application potentials of memory in areas such as robotics, avionics, health-industry, space vehicles, space sciences, bio-imaging, genetics etc.Conventional Silicon Based NVM Devices
Silicon Based Digital Volatile and Nonvolatile Memories: An Introductory Overview
Historical Progression of NVM Devices
General Properties of Dielectrics and Interfaces for NVM Devices
Dielectric Films for NVM Devices
NVM Unique Device Properties
NVM Device Stack Design
NVM Cells, Arrays, and Disturbs
NVM Process Technology and Integration Scheme
NVM Device Reliability
Conventional NVM Challenges
Advanced NVM Devices and technology
Voltage Scalability
High K Dielectric Films for NVM
Band Engineering for NVM Devices
Enhanced Technology Integration for NVM
Planar Multilevel Storage NVM Devices
Nonplanar and 3D Devices and Arrays
Emerging NVMs and Limitations of Current NVM Devices
Advanced Silicon Based NVM Device Concepts
SUM: Silicon Based Unified Memory
SUM Perspective, Device Concepts, and Potentials
SUM Technology
Band Engineering for SUM Devices
Uni-Functional SUM: The USUM Cells and Arrays
Multifunctional SUM: The MSUM Cells and Arrays
SUM Functional Integration, Packaging, and Potential Applications
Appendix. Rare Earth Metal-Based Future Dielectric Thin Films for SUM Devices