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Input/output pulse operation of ZnO nanowire threshold integrators.
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PMID:  21139191     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Integrating more functionality into individual nano-components is a key step to exploit alternative architectures for energy-efficient computation, such as, for instance, neuromorphic computing. Here, we show how to configure ZnO nanowire field-effect transistors as light pulse integrators with programmable threshold. We demonstrate that these single-component devices can be operated as both synchronous and asynchronous neuron-like structures, where the firing threshold and the form of the output signal, either step-like or spiked, can be controlled by using several operational parameters, including the environment in which the device operates. A detailed study showing how environmental variables, such as relative humidity, ambient light and temperature, affect device operation is presented.
Authors:
Richard White; Alan Colli; Hongwei Li; Jani Kivioja
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-12-08
Journal Detail:
Title:  Nanotechnology     Volume:  22     ISSN:  1361-6528     ISO Abbreviation:  Nanotechnology     Publication Date:  2011 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-12-08     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101241272     Medline TA:  Nanotechnology     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  025207     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Nokia Research Center, Cambridge, UK.
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