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In Nanotechnology

Artificial optoelectronic synapses have the advantages of large bandwidth, low power consumption and low crosstalk, and are considered to be the basic building blocks of neuromorphic computing. In this paper, a two-terminal optoelectronic synaptic device with ITO-MoOx-Pt structure is prepared by magnetron sputtering. The performance of resistive switching (RS) and the photo plastic properties of the device are analyzed and demonstrated. Electrical characterization tests show that the device has a resistive HRS/LRS ratio of about 90, stable endurance, and retention characteristics of more than 104 s (85°C). The physical mechanism of the device is elucidated by a conducting filament composed of oxygen vacancies . Furthermore, the function of various synaptic neural morphologies is successfully mimicked using UV light as the stimulation source. Including short-term/long-term memory, paired-pulse facilitation, the transition from short-term to long-term memory,and "learning-experience" behavior. Integrated optical sensing and electronic data storage devices have great potential for future artificial intelligence, which will facilitate the rapid development of retina-like visual sensors and low-power neuromorphic systems.

Zhao Jinshi, Zheng Shutong, Zhou Liwei, Mi Wei, Ding Yue, Wang Meng

2023-Jan-11

MoOx, Resistive switching, artificial synapses, optoelectronic synaptic device