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Fast, Sub-Volt HZO Ferroelectric Capacitors For DRAM-Like Memory (SNU)

Novel ferroelectric capacitor design overcomes key speed and endurance barriers

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards··South Korea

Researchers led by Seoul National University have developed sub-volt ferroelectric capacitors designed for DRAM-style memory applications using hafnium zirconium oxide. The development resolves long-standing trade-offs between switching speeds and cycling endurance at low voltage levels.

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