Open AccessIntrinsic polarization coupling in 2D α‐In 2 Se 3 toward artificial synapse with multimode operations
Author(s) -
Gao Jing,
Zheng Yue,
Yu Wei,
Wang Yanan,
Jin Tengyu,
Pan Xuan,
Loh Kian Ping,
Chen Wei
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
smartmat
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2688-819X
DOI - 10.1002/smm2.1020
Subject(s) - neuromorphic engineering , ferroelectricity , synaptic weight , materials science , emulation , optoelectronics , dielectric , polarization (electrochemistry) , computer science , nanotechnology , electrical engineering , artificial neural network , engineering , artificial intelligence , chemistry , psychology , social psychology
Emulation of advanced synaptic functions of the human brain with electronic devices contributes an important step toward constructing high‐efficiency neuromorphic systems. Ferroelectric materials are promising candidates as synaptic weight elements in neural network hardware due to their controllable polarization states. However, the increased depolarization field at the nanoscale and the complex fabrication process of the traditional ferroelectric materials hamper the development of high‐density, low‐power, and highly sensitive synaptic devices. Here, we report the implementation of two‐dimensional (2D) ferroelectric α‐In 2 Se 3 as an active channel material to emulate typical synaptic functions. The α‐In 2 Se 3 ‐based synaptic device features multimode operations, enabled by the coupled ferroelectric polarization under various voltage pulses applied at both drain and gate terminals. Moreover, the energy consumption can be reduced to ~ 1 pJ by using high‐ κ dielectric (Al 2 O 3 ). The successful control of ferroelectric polarizations in α‐In 2 Se 3 and its application in artificial synapses are expected to inspire the implementation of 2D ferroelectric materials for future neuromorphic systems.