HfOx-based vertical resistive switching random access memory suitable for bit-cost-effective three-dimensional cross-point architecture

ACS Nano. 2013 Mar 26;7(3):2320-5. doi: 10.1021/nn305510u. Epub 2013 Feb 19.

Abstract

The three-dimensional (3D) cross-point array architecture is attractive for future ultra-high-density nonvolatile memory application. A bit-cost-effective technology path toward the 3D integration that requires only one critical lithography step or mask for reducing the bit-cost is demonstrated in this work. A double-layer HfOx-based vertical resistive switching random access memory (RRAM) is fabricated and characterized. The HfOx thin film is deposited at the sidewall of the predefined trench by atomic layer deposition, forming a vertical memory structure. Electrode/oxide interface engineering with a TiON interfacial layer results in nonlinear I-V suitable for the selectorless array. The fabricated HfOx vertical RRAM shows excellent performances such as reset current (<50 μA), switching speed (<100 ns), switching endurance (>10(8) cycles), read disturbance immunity (>10(9) cycles), and data retention time (>10(5) s @ 125 °C).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.