A new embedded NVM technology for low-power, high temperature, rad-hard applications

Author

Beunder, Mike A. ; van Kampen, Rob ; Lacey, Damian ; Renault, Michael ; Smith, Charles G.

Author_Institution

Cavendish Kinetics, Hertogenbosch

fYear

2005

fDate

10-10 Nov. 2005

Lastpage

68

Abstract

A new non-volatile memory technology, Nanomechtrade, for embedded applications is described. The technology is based on the use of a cantilever device for one-time as well as multi-time programmable storage functions. The device is sub-micron, is integrated into standard CMOS and is programmed electro-statically (ultra low-power). It is, due to its mechanical character, insensitive to radiation and high-temperature. In addition, the device is programmable at native voltage level making it highly efficient for embedded storage

Keywords

CMOS memory circuits; cantilevers; low-power electronics; programmable circuits; radiation hardening (electronics); random-access storage; Nanomech; cantilever device; embedded NVM technology; embedded storage; multitime programmable storage functions; nonvolatile memory; rad-hard applications; standard CMOS; CMOS process; CMOS technology; Contamination; Kinetic theory; Nanoscale devices; Nonvolatile memory; Phase change materials; Radiation hardening; Temperature sensors; Voltage;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Non-Volatile Memory Technology Symposium, 2005

Conference_Location

Dallas, TX

Print_ISBN

0-7803-9408-9

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/NVMT.2005.1541401

Filename

1541401