Abstract
Atomically thin van der Waals (vdW) heterojunctions are investigated for ferroelectric tunnel junction (FTJ) device application by combining multiscale simulations from atomistic ab initio to quantum transport device simulations with experimental studies. The simulation reveals that low quantum capacitance of graphene, weak electronic hybridization of vdW bonds, and high interface quality free of dangling bonds can lead to extremely large vdW interface barrier height modulation at the graphene-CuInP 2 S 6 ferroelectric (FE) interface. As a result, the simulated and experimental I-V characteristics show an unprecedented large tunneling electroresistance ratio. The vdW ferroelectric CIPS material further permits the tunneling barrier to be scaled down to atomic thickness. Quantum transport device simulations indicate that scaling of the FE layer thickness exponentially increases the ferroelectric tunneling ON current and reduces the read latency, leading to nanosecond read speed for the FTJs with CIPS bilayer or trilayer. The FTJ device also shows excellent endurance and retention characteristics.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
