Memristor devices for next-generation computing: from performance optimization to application-specific co-design

Memristors have emerged as a transformative technology in the realm of electronic devices, offering unique advantages such as fast switching speeds, low power consumption, and the ability to sensor-memory-compute. The applications span across non-volatile memory, neuromorphic computing, hardware sec...

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Published in:International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing
Main Authors: Zhaorui Liu, Caifang Gao, Jingbo Yang, Zuxin Chen, Enlong Li, Jun Li, Mengjiao Li, Jianhua Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1088/2631-7990/ae053a
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Summary:Memristors have emerged as a transformative technology in the realm of electronic devices, offering unique advantages such as fast switching speeds, low power consumption, and the ability to sensor-memory-compute. The applications span across non-volatile memory, neuromorphic computing, hardware security, and beyond, prompting memristors to become a versatile solution for next-generation computing and data storage systems. Despite enormous potential of memristors, the transition from laboratory prototypes to large-scale applications is challenging in terms of material stability, device reproducibility, and array scalability. This review systematically explores recent advancements in high-performance memristor technologies, focusing on performance enhancement strategies through material engineering, structural design, pulse protocol optimization, and algorithm control. We provide an in-depth analysis of key performance metrics tailored to specific applications, including non-volatile memory, neuromorphic computing, and hardware security. Furthermore, we propose a co-design framework that integrates device-level optimizations with operational-level improvements, aiming to bridge the gap between theoretical models and practical implementations.
ISSN:2631-7990