Experimental Demonstration of Capacitive in‐Memory Computing Using Ferroelectric HZO Memcapacitors
Abstract Ferroelectric capacitors (Fe‐Caps) exhibiting memcapacitive behavior are emerging as a compelling platform for low‐power capacitive in‐memory computing (IMC). Their inherently open‐circuit nature suppresses static current and sneak paths, offering a distinct advantage over resistive IMC counterparts. In this work, an experimental demonstration is presented of a cross‐point Fe‐Cap array prototype, establishing capacitive IMC with non‐destructive readout characteristics. The devices exhibit robust reliability, sustaining more than 10 5 read cycles and 10 7 write cycles, with retention projected beyond 10 years without memory collapse. At the system level, a 4 × 2 array achieves 100% accuracy in 2‐pixel × 2‐pixel pattern‐recognition tasks, while scaling to a 16 × 4 array and letter‐recognition tasks highlights the outstanding scalability of Fe‐Cap‐based IMC platforms. These results not only validate the Fe‐Caps as both a functional and reliable IMC element but also provide an experimental framework for straightforward evaluation of IMC functionality, marking a milestone toward practical and energy‐efficient neuromorphic hardware.
Authors
- Si Joon Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9191-9079)
- Seungbin Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4253-2662)
- Heber Hernandez‐Arriaga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2383-828X)
- Minjong Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0123-4983)
- Dushyant Narayan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9814-121X)
- Dan N. Le (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0387-0987)
- Yong Chan Jung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2205-9551)
- Soham Shirodkar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9729-2520)
- Jiyoung Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2781-5149)
- Jongmug Kang
- Seongbin Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1079-6351)
- Geundoo Jang
- Hyeonhong Min
Institutions
- The University of Texas at Dallas (US)
- Kangwon National University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advanced Electronic Materials
- Published
- 2025-11-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202500588
- Primary Topic
- Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
- Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology
- Ministry of Education, India
- Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea
- Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology