Random and localized resistive switching observation in Pt/NiO/Pt
- 4 October 2007
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Physica Status Solidi (RRL) – Rapid Research Letters
- Vol. 1 (6) , 280-282
Abstract
Resistive memory switching devices based on transition metal oxides are now emerging as a candidate for nonvolatile memories. To visualize nano‐sized (10 nm to 30 nm in diameter) conducting filamentary paths in the surface of NiO thin films during repetitive switching, current sensing–atomic force microscopy and ultra‐thin (<5 nm) Pt films as top electrodes were used. Some areas (or spots), which were assumed to be the beginning of the conducting filaments, appeared (formation) and disappeared (rupture) in a localized and random fashion during the switching and are thought to contribute to resistive memory switching.Keywords
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