Nonvolatile multilevel data storage memory device from controlled ambipolar charge trapping mechanism

Sci Rep. 2013:3:2319. doi: 10.1038/srep02319.

Abstract

The capability of storing multi-bit information is one of the most important challenges in memory technologies. An ambipolar polymer which intrinsically has the ability to transport electrons and holes as a semiconducting layer provides an opportunity for the charge trapping layer to trap both electrons and holes efficiently. Here, we achieved large memory window and distinct multilevel data storage by utilizing the phenomena of ambipolar charge trapping mechanism. As fabricated flexible memory devices display five well-defined data levels with good endurance and retention properties showing potential application in printed electronics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Computer Storage Devices*
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Information Storage and Retrieval / methods*
  • Materials Testing
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Semiconductors*
  • Static Electricity*

Substances

  • Polymers