An Antiferromagnetic Neuromorphic Memory Based on Perpendicularly Magnetized CoO.

Xiang, Xueqiang; Xu, Jiankang; Zhang, Zhongfang; Jiang, Siyuan; Wang, Yalong; Wu, Biao; Wang, Wei; Hou, Xiaohu et al. · Nano Lett · 2024

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Antiferromagnets (AFMs) are ideal materials to boost neuromorphic computing toward the ultrahigh speed and ultracompact integration regime. However, developing a suitable AFM neuromorphic memory remains an aspirational but challenging goal. In this work, we construct such a memory based on the CoO/Pt heterostructure, in which the collinear insulating AFM CoO shows a strong perpendicular anisotropy facilitating its electrical readout and writing. Utilizing the unique nonlinear response and bipolar fading memory properties of the device, we demonstrate a multidimensional reservoir computing beyond the traditional binary paradigm. These results are expected to pave the way toward next-generation fast and massive neuromorphic computing.