Low Power FA2PbI4/SiO2 Bilayer Memristors with Pt Nanoparticles Exhibiting Reconfigurable Synaptic and Neuron Properties for Compact Optoelectronic Neuromorphic Systems.
Panagiotis Bousoulas, Spyros Orfanoudakis, Danai Spathi, Victoras Pagonis, Leonidas Tsetseris, Charalampos Tsioustas, Polychronis Tsipas, Athanassios G Kontos, Thomas Stergiopoulos, Dimitris Tsoukalas
Abstract
Open AccessThe development of artificial neural networks with biorealistic computing properties represents a frontier in the neuromorphic computing era. However, achieving compact and energy-efficient integration of silicon-based synapses and neurons remains challenging due to complexities in their electrical circuits. Herein, we fabricated a low power Ag/SiO2/FA2PbI4/Pt nanoparticles/ITO bilayer memristor with reconfigurable properties, exhibiting dual switching modes and neuromorphic functionalities. These effects were experimentally investigated through transient response and endurance measurements, while valuable insights were provided using a comprehensive numerical model. The SiO2/FA2PbI4 and FA2PbI4/Pt nanoparticle interfaces played a critical role in regulating ion migration, stabilizing filament dynamics and enhancing device reliability. A compact optoelectronic neuromorphic system was demonstrated by integrating synaptic and neuronal elements, enabling precise control of the firing activity. An ultralow power consumption (∼10 fJ/spike) was achieved, comparable to that of the human brain and state-of-the-art memristive technologies, thereby paving the way for energy-efficient optoelectronic computing platforms.