Self-consistent simulation on multiple activation energy of retention characteristics in charge trapping flash memory

Modelling by using multiphonon emission theory of data retention characteristics in charge trapping flash memory

“…Introduction: The charge trap flash (CTF) memory is one of the most promising candidates for next flash memory generation due to its ability to be scaled down [1]. Unfortunately, the data retention model is different from the conventional floating gate flash memory and these CTF cells [2]. As the data retention characteristic is one of the most important characteristics in flash cells, it is an essential part to understand the data retention characteristics to guarantee the reliability property for development of the CTF memory.…”