In recent years, the abundant advantages of quantum physics, quantum dots, quantum wires, quantum wells, and nanocrystals in various applications have attracted considerable scientific attention in the field of nonvolatile memory (NVM). Nanocrystals are the driving elements that have helped nonvolatile flash memory technology reach its distinguished height, but new approaches are still needed to strengthen nanocrystal-based nonvolatile technology for future applications. This book presents comprehensive knowledge on nanocrystal fabrication methods and applications of nanocrystals in baseline NVM and emerging NVM technologies and the chapters are written by experts in the field from all over the globe.
The book presents a detailed analysis on nanocrystal-based emerging devices by a high-level researcher in the field. It has a unique chapter especially dedicated to graphene-based flash memory devices, considering the importance of carbon allotropes in future applications. This updated edition covers emerging ferroelectric memory device, which is a technology for the future, and the chapter is contributed by the well-known Ferroelectric Memory Company, Germany. It includes information related to the applications of emerging memories in sensors and the chapter is contributed by Ajou University, South Korea. The book introduces a new chapter for emerging NVM technology in artificial intelligence and the chapter is contributed by University College London, UK. It guides the readers throughout with appropriate illustrations, excellent figures, and references in each chapter. It is a valuable tool for researchers and developers from the fields of electronics, semiconductors, nanotechnology, materials science, and solid-state memories.
1. Nanocrystal Materials, Fabrications, and Characterizations
Sujan Chowdhury and Puspendu Barik
2. Modeling and Simulation of Nanocrystal Flash Memory
Bikash Sharma and Chandan Kumar Sarkar
3. Charge Trapping and High-k Nanocrystal Flash Memory
Meng Chuan Lee and Hin Yong Wong
4. Silicon Nanocrystal Flash Memory
Lili Zhao, Tiezheng Lv, and Guofeng Fan
5. Synthesis, Characterization, and Memory Application of Germanium Nanocrystals in Dielectric Matrices
Wee Kiong Choi and Writam Banerjee
6. Nanographene Flash Memory
Jianling Meng, Rong Yang, and Guangyu Zhang
7. Data Recovery of Flash Memory
Bernard Kasamani Shibwabo and Ismail Ateya Lukandu
8. Nanocrystals in Resistive Random-Access Memory
Writam Banerjee and Qi Liu
9. HfO2-Based Ferroelectric Memory
Alireza Kashir
10. Measurement Aspects of Nonvolatile Memory
Alberto Campisi
11. Applications of Emerging Nonvolatile Memories
Mohit Kumar and Hyungtak Seo
12. Emerging Nonvolatile Memories for Machine Learning
Adnan Mehonic and Dovydas Joksas
Biography
Writam Banerjee is principal engineer of technology development for emerging nonvolatile memories at GlobalFoundries, Dresden, Germany. He earned his master's and doctorate degrees in physics and semiconductor devices, respectively. He worked at various academic positions for nearly 13 years in the area of emerging nonvolatile memory technology before joining GlobalFoundries in 2021. Dr. Banerjee has authored or co-authored over 100 scientific publications and is a senior member of IEEE and an editorial board member of Nature Portfolio journals.
