Stochastic Computing Based on Volatile Ovonic Threshold Switching Devices

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Abstract

Ovonic Threshold Switching (OTS) selector is essential in the 1S (selector) -1R (resistive switching device) crossbar memory array to suppress the sneak current paths. OTS exhibits inherent stochastic characteristics in its switching process and can be used for implementing true random number generators (TRNGs). Stochastic computing (SC) can be further designed and realized by exploiting the probabilistic switching behavior in the OTS. The stochastic bit streams generated by OTS are demonstrated with good computation accuracy in both multiplication operation and edge detection circuit for image processing. Moreover, the distribution of random bit in the stochastic streams generated by OTS has been statistically studied and linked to the defect de/localization behavior in the chalcogenide material. Weibull distribution of the delay time supports the origin of such probabilistic switching, facilitates further optimization of the operation condition, and lays the foundation for device modelling and circuit design. Considering its other advantages such as simple structure, fast speed, and volatile nature, OTS is a promising material for implementing SC in a wide range of novel applications, such as image processors, neural networks, control systems and reliability analysis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2023 IEEE 15th International Conference on ASIC, ASICON 2023
EditorsFan Ye, Ting-Ao Tang
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Electronic)9798350312980
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event15th IEEE International Conference on ASIC, ASICON 2023 - Nanjing, China
Duration: 24 Oct 202327 Oct 2023

Publication series

NameProceedings of International Conference on ASIC
ISSN (Print)2162-7541
ISSN (Electronic)2162-755X

Conference

Conference15th IEEE International Conference on ASIC, ASICON 2023
Country/TerritoryChina
CityNanjing
Period24/10/2327/10/23

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