3-Tier CFET 6T-SRAM with 2D-TMDs channels for Angstrom technology node

As the scaling of conventional SRAM faces fundamental physical and area limitations, novel device architectures are essential for next-generation computing. This paper proposes and comprehensively evaluates a novel 3-Tier 6T-SRAM cell based on a vertically stacked Complementary FET (CFET) architecture that incorporates 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs) as channel materials. The proposed 3-Tier CFET architecture demonstrates a significant cell area reduction of approximately 29.5% compared with the Conventional 2-Tier structure. This miniaturization lowers the internal-node capacitance by 13-22%, yielding markedly better write performance (e.g. >39% lower write energy). By systematically adjusting the nanosheet stack ratios (PU: PD: PG), we precisely control the trade-offs between stability and speed. The optimized design (2P4N + 3N_Access) improves read-access time by 11.9% while maintaining robust write characteristics. This synergistic optimization results in a 24.9% reduction in the Energy-Delay Product (EDP), indicating improved overall efficiency. These findings validate that the strategic integration of a 3-Tier CFET architecture with 2D TMDs channels provides a robust pathway to high-density, high-performance, energy-efficient SRAM for future high-performance computing and low-power mobile application.

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Scientific Reports
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2026-04-10
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-37881-5
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Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices
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Abstract

As the scaling of conventional SRAM faces fundamental physical and area limitations, novel device architectures are essential for next-generation computing. This paper proposes and comprehensively evaluates a novel 3-Tier 6T-SRAM cell based on a vertically stacked Complementary FET (CFET) architecture that incorporates 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs) as channel materials. The proposed 3-Tier CFET architecture demonstrates a significant cell area reduction of approximately 29.5% compared with the Conventional 2-Tier structure. This miniaturization lowers the internal-node capacitance by 13-22%, yielding markedly better write performance (e.g. >39% lower write energy). By systematically adjusting the nanosheet stack ratios (PU: PD: PG), we precisely control the trade-offs between stability and speed. The optimized design (2P4N + 3N_Access) improves read-access time by 11.9% while maintaining robust write characteristics. This synergistic optimization results in a 24.9% reduction in the Energy-Delay Product (EDP), indicating improved overall efficiency. These findings validate that the strategic integration of a 3-Tier CFET architecture with 2D TMDs channels provides a robust pathway to high-density, high-performance, energy-efficient SRAM for future high-performance computing and low-power mobile application.

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Samsung (South Korea) (KR), Sungkyunkwan University (KR)
National Research Foundation of Korea, IC Design Education Center
Affordable and clean energy
Openalex Percentile: Top 7%
Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices
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