Weighted spin torque nano-oscillator system for neuromorphic computing

Autor: T. Böhnert, Y. Rezaeiyan, M. S. Claro, L. Benetti, A. S. Jenkins, H. Farkhani, F. Moradi, R. Ferreira
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Communications Engineering, Vol 2, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2731-3395
DOI: 10.1038/s44172-023-00117-9
Popis: Abstract Neuromorphic computing is a promising strategy to overcome fundamental limitations, such as enormous power consumption, by massive parallel data processing, similar to the brain. Here we demonstrate a proof-of-principle implementation of the weighted spin torque nano-oscillator (WSTNO) as a programmable building block for the next-generation neuromorphic computing systems (NCS). The WSTNO is a spintronic circuit composed of two spintronic devices made of magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs): non-volatile magnetic memories acting as synapses and non-linear spin torque nano-oscillator (STNO) acting as a neuron. The non-linear output based on the weighted sum of the inputs is demonstrated using three MTJs. The STNO shows an output power above 3 µW and frequencies of 240 MHz. Both MTJ types are fabricated from a multifunctional MTJ stack in a single fabrication process, which reduces the footprint, is compatible with monolithic integration on top of CMOS technology and paves ways to fabricate more complex neuromorphic computing systems.
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