Spin-transfer torque RAM and phase-change RAM are vying to become the next-generation embedded memory, offering high speed, high density, and nonvolatility. This article discusses new opportunities and challenges presented by these two memory technologies with a particular emphasis on modeling and architecture design.
Published in:
Design & Test of Computers, IEEE
(Volume:28
,
Issue:
1
)
Date of Publication: Jan.-Feb. 2011