Emerging Memory Devices: Assessment and Benchmarking

Summary

This chapter provides an overview of the key emerging memory device technologies, including a description of the operational principals, state of the art for the technology, and key research challenges. Devices covered include redox (resistive), ferroelectric, Mott, macromolecular, molecular, and carbon memories. Future prospects of these technologies are assessed and benchmarked with regard to their possible target applications, such as storage class memory, NAND flash, and DRAM replacement.