Issue 12, 2024

An adjustable multistage resistance switching behavior of a photoelectric artificial synaptic device with a ferroelectric diode effect for neuromorphic computing

Abstract

Neuromorphic computing, which mimics biological neural networks, is widely regarded as the optimal solution for addressing the limitations of traditional von Neumann computing architecture. In this work, an adjustable multistage resistance switching ferroelectric Bi2FeCrO6 diode artificial synaptic device was fabricated using a sol–gel method with a simple process. The device exhibits nonlinearity in its electrical characteristics, demonstrating tunable multistage resistance switching behavior and a strong ferroelectric diode effect through the manipulation of ferroelectric polarization. One of its salient advantages resides in its capacity to dynamically regulate its polarization state in response to an external electric field, thereby facilitating the fine-tuning of synaptic connection strength while maintaining synaptic stability. The device is capable of accurately simulating the fundamental properties of biological synapses, including long/short-term plasticity, paired-pulse facilitation, and spike-timing-dependent plasticity. Additionally, the device exhibits a distinctive photoelectric response and is capable of inducing synaptic plasticity by light signal activation. The utilization of a femtosecond laser for the scrutiny of carrier transport mechanisms imparts profound insights into the intricate dynamics governing the optical memory effect. Furthermore, utilizing a convolutional neural network (CNN) architecture, the recognition accuracy of the MNIST and fashion MNIST datasets was improved to 95.6% and 78%, respectively, through the implementation of improved random adaptive algorithms. These findings present a new opportunity for utilizing Bi2FeCrO6 materials in the development of artificial synapses for neuromorphic computation.

Graphical abstract: An adjustable multistage resistance switching behavior of a photoelectric artificial synaptic device with a ferroelectric diode effect for neuromorphic computing

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
19 Jan 2024
Accepted
19 Mar 2024
First published
19 Mar 2024

Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 2886-2897

An adjustable multistage resistance switching behavior of a photoelectric artificial synaptic device with a ferroelectric diode effect for neuromorphic computing

X. Lai, Z. Tang, J. Fang, L. Feng, D. Yao, L. Zhang, Y. Jiang, Q. Liu, X. Tang, Y. Zhou, J. Shang, G. Zhong and J. Gao, Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11, 2886 DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00064A

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