Thermally-activated device non-linearity in resistance-switching memory for cross-point array applications

Abstract

We report a TiOx-based resistance-switching device that exhibits non-linearity in the low resistance state (LRS) under high operating current conditions for cross-point array applications. The transition of the conduction behavior in the LRS from linear to non-linear type was observed in the TiOx/TiOy bilayered structure by controlling programming currents. Our results suggest that the non-linear conduction behavior is activated in a thermally formed suboxide region due to lots of heat during the switching. By using achieved non-linearity of device, a one-resistor memory cell can be used for the suppression of sneak-path currents without the need for additional selector device. (C) 2013 American Institute of Physics. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4799148]