Advanced Memory Technology: Functional Materials and Devices

Advanced memory technologies are essential for the information era, as they are needed to meet the demand for data storage, computing performance, and energy efficiency. This book covers functional materials and devices in the data storage areas, alongside electronic devices with new possibilities for future computing, such as neuromorphic next-generation AI and in-memory computing.

Format: Hardback
Length: 732 pages
Publication date: 09 October 2023
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

The information era is being revolutionized by advanced memory technologies, which represent a dynamic and highly sought-after research field within the electronics industry. The demand for data storage, computing power, and energy efficiency is rapidly escalating, surpassing the capabilities of current information technologies. In response to this pressing need, researchers and industry experts are exploring innovative alternatives to traditional silicon technology and novel memory principles. These alternatives aim to meet the demands of modern data-intensive applications, such as "big data" and artificial intelligence (AI), which require immense processing and storage capabilities.

One promising area of research is the use of functional materials or methodologies in building novel, high-speed, and low-power consumption computing and data storage systems. Functional materials, such as nanomaterials, graphene, and memristors, have the potential to enhance the performance and efficiency of these systems by enabling new functionalities and properties. For example, nanomaterials can be used to create smaller, faster transistors, while graphene can be used to create high-conductivity electrodes for energy-efficient batteries.

Another area of focus is the development of electronic devices with new possibilities for future computing. Neuromorphic next-generation AI, for instance, requires specialized hardware that mimics the neural networks of the human brain. In-memory computing, on the other hand, involves storing and processing data directly in memory, which can lead to faster and more efficient data processing. These emerging technologies require the development of new materials and devices that can support their functionalities.

This book aims to provide a comprehensive coverage of functional materials and devices in the data storage areas, alongside electronic devices with new possibilities for future computing. It summarizes different memory materials and devices to emphasize their future applications, making it an invaluable resource for graduate students and researchers seeking to learn and understand the design, materials characteristics, device operation principles, specialized device applications, and mechanisms of the latest reported memory materials and devices. By exploring these topics in depth, readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state-of-the-art in memory technology and its potential for shaping the future of computing and information processing.

Weight: 1284g
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 49 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839165696