Signal and noise extraction from analog memory elements for neuromorphic computing

N. Gong, T. Idé, S. Kim, I. Boybat, A. Sebastian, V. Narayanan and T. Ando ()
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N. Gong: IBM T. J. Watson Research Center
T. Idé: IBM T. J. Watson Research Center
S. Kim: IBM T. J. Watson Research Center
I. Boybat: IBM Research-Zurich
A. Sebastian: IBM Research-Zurich
V. Narayanan: IBM T. J. Watson Research Center
T. Ando: IBM T. J. Watson Research Center

Nature Communications, 2018, vol. 9, issue 1, 1-8

Abstract: Abstract Dense crossbar arrays of non-volatile memory (NVM) can potentially enable massively parallel and highly energy-efficient neuromorphic computing systems. The key requirements for the NVM elements are continuous (analog-like) conductance tuning capability and switching symmetry with acceptable noise levels. However, most NVM devices show non-linear and asymmetric switching behaviors. Such non-linear behaviors render separation of signal and noise extremely difficult with conventional characterization techniques. In this study, we establish a practical methodology based on Gaussian process regression to address this issue. The methodology is agnostic to switching mechanisms and applicable to various NVM devices. We show tradeoff between switching symmetry and signal-to-noise ratio for HfO2-based resistive random access memory. Then, we characterize 1000 phase-change memory devices based on Ge2Sb2Te5 and separate total variability into device-to-device variability and inherent randomness from individual devices. These results highlight the usefulness of our methodology to realize ideal NVM devices for neuromorphic computing.

Date: 2018
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