Emerging Synaptic Memory Technologies For Neuromorphic CIM Platforms (Tampere Univ.)


A new technical paper titled "Toward Capacitive In-Memory-Computing: A Device to Systems Level Perspective on the Future of Artificial Intelligence Hardware" was published by researchers at Tampere University. Abstract: "The quest for energy-efficient, scalable neuromorphic computing has elevated compute-in-memory (CIM) architectures to the forefront of hardware innovation. While memristive... » read more

Performance Of A Memory System With FeRAM vs. DRAM (Georgia Tech, Imec, NTUA)


A new technical paper titled "Benchmarking of FERAM-Based Memory System by Optimizing Ferroelectric Device Model" was published by researchers at Georgia Tech, imec and National Technical University of Athens. Abstract "We present a framework for design technology co-optimization (DTCO) of the main memory system with one transistor-one capacitor (1T1C) ferroelectric random access memory (FE... » read more

Emerging NVM: Review Of Emerging Memory Materials And Device Architectures


A new technical paper titled "Emerging Nonvolatile Memory Technologies in the Future of Microelectronics" was published by researchers at Texas A&M University, University of Massachusetts and USC. Abstract "Memory technologies are central to modern computing systems, performing essential functions that range from primary data storage to advanced tasks, such as in-memory computing for ... » read more

Design Space For The Device-Circuit Codesign Of NVM-Based CIM Accelerators (TSMC)


A new technical paper titled "Assessing Design Space for the Device-Circuit Codesign of Nonvolatile Memory-Based Compute-in-Memory Accelerators" was published by TSMC researchers. Abstract "Unprecedented penetration of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms has brought about rapid innovations in electronic hardware, including new memory devices. Nonvolatile memory (NVM) devices offer one s... » read more

Nonvolatile Electrochemical Memory Cell For Temperatures Up To 600°C (U. Of Michigan, Sandia)


A new technical paper titled "Nonvolatile electrochemical memory at 600°C enabled by composition phase separation" was published by researchers at University of Michigan and Sandia National Laboratories. "Moore’s law has led to monumental advances in computing over the past 50 years. However, one shortcoming of silicon-based logic and memory devices is their limited temperature range, typ... » read more

Ultra-Low Power CiM Design For Practical Edge Scenarios


A technical paper titled “Low Power and Temperature-Resilient Compute-In-Memory Based on Subthreshold-FeFET” was published by researchers at Zhejiang University, University of Notre Dame, Technical University of Munich, Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence, and the Laboratory of Collaborative Sensing and Autonomous Unmanned Systems of Zhejiang Province. Abstract: "Compute... » read more

Moving Data And Computing Closer Together


The speed of processors has increased to the point where they often are no longer the performance bottleneck for many systems. It's now about data access. Moving data around costs both time and power, and developers are looking for ways to reduce the distances that data has to move. That means bringing data and memory nearer to each other. “Hard drives didn't have enough data flow to cr... » read more

Embedded Phase-Change Memory Emerges


The next-generation memory market for embedded applications is becoming more crowded as another technology emerges in the arena—embedded phase-change memory. Phase-change memory is not new and has been in the works for decades. But the technology has taken longer to commercialize amid a number of technical and cost challenges. Phase-change memory, a nonvolatile memory type that stores data... » read more

Much Ado About Memory


New semiconductor applications are ever changing and improving our lives, from new smartphones and wearables to healthcare, factory automation, and artificial intelligence. The humble memory chip working in the background plays a critical role in enabling these technologies. For example, that awesome picture you just took would be lost forever without memory. Your computer can’t perform the i... » read more

A Tale of Two Testers


David Tacelli, president and CEO of Xcerra, was excited. His company’s reception for customers (and the press) at the Trou Normand restaurant in San Francisco’s hip South of Market neighborhood was going very well. Gourmet salames and other tasty foods were on offer, along with fine wines and craft ales and beers. He gleefully pointed out to editors that the product to be introduced at t... » read more

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