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AlScN ferroelectric capacitors exhibit 6-bit multilevel and highly linear synaptic plasticity, making them suitable for neuromorphic computing applications. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to explore the synaptic plasticity of aluminum scandium nitride (AlScN) ferroelectric capacitors for neuromorphic computing applications.

March 13, 2026

6-Bit Multilevel and Highly Linear Synaptic Plasticity in Sputtered AlScN Ferroelectric Capacitors on (100) Si

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This research aims to explore the synaptic plasticity of aluminum scandium nitride (AlScN) ferroelectric capacitors for neuromorphic computing applications.
Utilized magnetron sputtering for capacitor fabrication
Analyzed ferroelectric properties of AlScN layer
Evaluated compatibility with CMOS back-end-of-line (BEOL) integration
Achieved 6-bit multilevel synaptic plasticity in the capacitors
Demonstrated high linearity in ferroelectric behavior
Confirmed compatibility with CMOS processes

Abstract

Aluminum scandium nitride (AlScN), with excellent ferroelectric properties and complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) compatibility, is a promising candidate for neuromorphic computing. Magnetron sputtering exhibits excellent compatibility with CMOS back-end-of-line (BEOL) integration...

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6-Bit Multilevel and Highly Linear Synaptic Plasticity in Sputtered AlScN Ferroelectric Capacitors on (100) Si

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