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Open-source Floating-Gate Cell for Analog Synapses
  • Matthew Chen,
  • Charana Sonnadara,
  • Sahil Shah
Matthew Chen
University of Maryland at College Park
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Charana Sonnadara
University of Maryland
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Sahil Shah
University of Maryland

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Abstract

The floating-gate transistor is commonly employed as a non-volatile memory device, leveraging a floating node at its gate to store electrical charge over extended periods. This stored charge effectively alters the threshold voltage of the transistor. Utilizing standard CMOS technologies, floating-gate transistors can be designed and fabricated using conventional CMOS processes. This study focuses on characterizing the performance of a PMOS-based floating-gate transistor, specifically fabricated using the open-source Skywater 130 nm process. We explore the modulation of charge on the floating node through both hot-electron injection and Fowler-Nordheim tunneling, providing insight into the resolution of these programming mechanisms. Additionally, the study includes a preliminary analysis of the retention time of the programmed charge in these devices. This work contributes to the open-source electronics community by detailing the design and programming techniques of floating-gate transistors developed with an open-source process design kit (PDK), and makes the corresponding FG cell designs available for public use.
11 May 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
16 Jun 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
03 Jul 20241st Revision Received
06 Jul 2024Assigned to Editor
06 Jul 2024Submission Checks Completed
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