Spin-transfer torque magnetoresistive random access memory (STT-MRAM) is among the most promising candidates for emerging memories. Thus, reliable simulation tools are mandatory to provide an important aid for underst...
Spin-transfer torque magnetoresistive random access memory (STT-MRAM) is among the most promising candidates for emerging memories. Thus, reliable simulation tools are mandatory to provide an important aid for understanding and improving the design of such devices. In this work we are concerned with the simulation of STT-MRAM. The well-known Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert (LLG) equation describes the magnetization dynamics. Since we are dealing with STT-MRAM, an additional torque term must be added to the LLG equation. The torque acting on the magnetization is generated by the nonequilibrium spin accumulation due to the electric current flowing through the structure. The partial differential LLG equation with the additional torque computed from the spin accumulation is solved using the highly efficient finite element method (FEM). We implemented several time integration schemes using an open-source FEM library. In order to verify and calibrate the FEM implementation, we compared it to a finite difference method (FDM) implementation used as a reference. By properly tailoring the time integration scheme and the time step size, almost identical simulation results as with the FDM are achieved. Proper calibration is essential in order to simulate a more realistic multi-layer structure with a composite switching layer consisting of ferromagnetic layers separated by nonmagnetic buffers.
This paper explores a new integrated-circuit architecture of an analog, active, tunable and selectively fractional or integer-order PID controller using operational amplifiers. Controller's major parameters are tu...
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(数字)9781728196640
ISBN:
(纸本)9781728196657
This paper explores a new integrated-circuit architecture of an analog, active, tunable and selectively fractional or integer-order PID controller using operational amplifiers. Controller's major parameters are tuned via appropriate DC currents to the desired values. The proposed architecture is validated in a case study of a DC motor control and it can be used as a building block in industrial and commercial control systems. Circuit and physical design (layout) have been done in TSMC 90nm CMOS process. Extensive circuit and post-layout simulation are carried out using the Cadence IC design.
The memristor is a passive two-terminal electrical device where its conductance is accurately modulated either by the charge or the flux flowing through it. In this paper, we implement a simple and flexible Verilog-A ...
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ISBN:
(数字)9781728154299
ISBN:
(纸本)9781728154305
The memristor is a passive two-terminal electrical device where its conductance is accurately modulated either by the charge or the flux flowing through it. In this paper, we implement a simple and flexible Verilog-A memristor model in order to perform synaptic functions, including both long-term potentiation LTP and long-term depression LTD, to subsequently validate the Hebbian learning algorithm (STDP). Our simulation results reveal the I-V characteristic of a Ta 2 O 5 -based memristive device. We prove that the Verilog-A model is able to reproduce the conductance change in the STDP learning method. Therefore, the use of memristors as synapses in neuromorphic circuits may potentially provide high connectivity and high-density area for efficient computation.
We studied the effect of P+ region design on the simulation and fabrication of 6500 V 4H-SiC JBS diodes. There existed a deviation of 0.9 μm in P+ region design between theoretical simulation and actual device during...
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With the purpose to continuously improve the speed and density of chip operation, the size of the transistors and the spacing between the transistors have been shrinking, following what is called the Moore's law i...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9781665420808
With the purpose to continuously improve the speed and density of chip operation, the size of the transistors and the spacing between the transistors have been shrinking, following what is called the Moore's law in the last 40 years. When the logic process node reaches 3 nm or smaller, the room for the improvement in FinFET architecture is no longer available. Complementary FET (CFET) structure has been proposed to continue the performance improvement through area reduction with the NMOS placed on top of the PMOS. In this paper, through the use of a self-developed simulation program, we study the typical design rule patterns of the back-end-of-line (BEOL) metal and via layers from 3 nm and 2 nm logic processes. From the development roadmap of transistors, it can be seen that the pitch of BEOL metal layer from 3 nm CFET is around 20~24 nm, which can be realized by 0.33 NA Extreme Ultra-Violet (EUV) lithography with double pattering scheme using self-aligned litho-etch-litho-etch (SALELE) process. Taking 40~48 nm as the anchoring pitch, in order to obtain enough process windows, we make detailed design rules for some typical 2D patterns (such as dense pattern, semi-dense pattern, isolated pattern, Tip-to- Tip (TtT) and Tip-to-Line (TtL) patterns, etc.), and we can also calculate the minimum area of isolated patterns. The pitch of BEOL metal layer from 2 nm FinFET is assumed to be 14~18 nm, for which we have done process window simulation under both 0.33 NA and 0.55 NA EUV processes. We will compare both exposure processes on exposure energy, exposure latitude, line width roughness, and defect density originated from photon absorption stochastics. We will present a study on both the process cost and performance for the 3 and 2 nm photo processes.
This article proposes a very compact planer open-loop bandpass filter (BPF) with asymmetric frequency response and covering the 2.5 to 2.6 GHz and 3.6 to 3.7 GHz spectrum for 4G and 5G applications, respectively. The ...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9781728112015
This article proposes a very compact planer open-loop bandpass filter (BPF) with asymmetric frequency response and covering the 2.5 to 2.6 GHz and 3.6 to 3.7 GHz spectrum for 4G and 5G applications, respectively. The microstrip BPF employs four open-loop ring resonators with 50 Omega tapped lines for input and output ports. To achieve sharper cut-off frequencies, one infinite and three finite transmission zeros are successfully generated on the upper and lower edges of the 4G and 5G passbands. The utilization of the planer four-section resonators not only reduces the size of the structure, but also provides either positive or negative cross-coupling. The cross-coupling coefficients between the resonators are optimized to resonate at the required frequency with proper bandwidth. The reported BPF is designed and optimized using CST software, and is implemented on a Rogers RO3010 substrate with a relative dielectric constant of 10.2 and a very compact size of 11x9x1.27 mm(3). Good agreement is achieved between the simulated and measured results.
Virtual prototyping is the way forward to shorten development cycles and deliver optimized design solutions for semiconductor components and electronic modules. It allows us to make virtual experiments for devices tha...
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(纸本)9781538680407
Virtual prototyping is the way forward to shorten development cycles and deliver optimized design solutions for semiconductor components and electronic modules. It allows us to make virtual experiments for devices that have never been built before. We can predict safe operating areas and on the other hand identify critical use conditions. Key requirement for virtual prototyping is an efficient and accurate simulation model that does consider multiple physical domains (e.g. thermal, electrical, mechanical) along with complex 3-D structures. The focus of the current paper is to present an efficient simulation flow for prediction of three-dimensional temperature fields at transient operating conditions with multiple heat sources and associated thermal cross talk at component and system levels. In what follows, we will demonstrate the virtual assembly of an electronic control unit (ECU) and its transient thermal simulation in time domain. We will decompose the unit into its major components for which fast mathematical models will be derived by means of model order reduction techniques. We will then create a reduced mathematical model of the entire ECU by simply interconnecting all component models at predetermined I/Os. We will demonstrate a stimulus-response analysis of the interconnected system and a subsequent result expansion path for 3-D visualization of temperature fields. Finally, we will compare simulation results of the reduced system model with the corresponding full-scale finite element model.
This book systematically discusses the modeling and application of transfer manipulation for flexible electronics packaging, presenting multiple processes according to the geometric sizes of the chips and devices as w...
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ISBN:
(数字)9789811336270
ISBN:
(纸本)9789811336263
This book systematically discusses the modeling and application of transfer manipulation for flexible electronics packaging, presenting multiple processes according to the geometric sizes of the chips and devices as well as the detailed modeling and computation steps for each process. It also illustrates the experimental design of the equipment to help readers easily learn how to use it. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and graduate students in the research field of microelectronics
This paper presents a 3D simulation technique to predict the interaction failure of scribe photo marks. Device scaling for increased speed and density, coupled with advanced memory architectures is increasing the fabr...
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(纸本)9781538605714
This paper presents a 3D simulation technique to predict the interaction failure of scribe photo marks. Device scaling for increased speed and density, coupled with advanced memory architectures is increasing the fabrication complexity. These process changes are accompanied by additional masking levels with multiple layers to align. Each new masking level requires photo marks such as registration, alignment and metrology for their processing. The process is first optimized for the die layout leaving the construction of photo marks vulnerable due to their unique patterning requirements. This may cause some unintended process interactions creating registration or alignment failures. So, a validation technique guided by modeling mask and process interaction is proposed to avoid unintended structural results. The method proposed is implemented and verified using a 3D simulator on alignment and registration marks. The results obtained from the proposed method clearly show that any new unintended process interaction can be identified at the pre-silicon stage and rectified before reticle manufacture improving the learning time and cost.
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