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.
Authors
- Saetbyeol Ahn
- J.D. Lee
- Jimyeong Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1871-0097)
- Donghyun Jin
- Jongwook Jeon
- Jonghun Lee
Institutions
- Samsung (South Korea) (KR)
- Sungkyunkwan University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scientific Reports
- Published
- 2026-04-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-37881-5
- Primary Topic
- Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Research Foundation of Korea
- IC Design Education Center