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# FeCIM Lattice Tools - Physics Configuration
# =============================================================================
#
# This file contains all physical parameters for ferroelectric CIM simulation.
# Edit this file to experiment with different materials and hardware configurations.
#
# FIELD REFERENCE (all materials):
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------
# Polarization:
# ec_v_m Coercive field (V/m). Field required to switch polarization.
# ps_uC_cm2 Saturation polarization (µC/cm²). Max P at high field.
# pr_uC_cm2 Remanent polarization (µC/cm²). Residual P at zero field.
#
# Geometry & Dielectrics:
# thickness_m Film thickness (meters). Affects field scaling E = V/d.
# epsilon_hf High-frequency permittivity (dimensionless).
# epsilon_lf Low-frequency permittivity (dimensionless).
# loss_tangent Dielectric loss tanδ (dimensionless).
#
# Temperature:
# curie_temp_k Curie temperature (K). Phase transition point.
# temp_coeff_ec dEc/dT (V/m/K). Coercive field temperature dependence.
# temp_coeff_pr dPr/dT (C/m²/K). Remanence temperature dependence.
#
# Switching Dynamics:
# tau_s Characteristic switching time (seconds). KAI model.
# activation_energy_ev Activation energy (eV). Thermal barrier.
# kai_exponent KAI exponent (dimensionless). Domain growth dimensionality.
#
# Reliability:
# endurance_cycles Max cycling before degradation (cycles).
# retention_time_s Data retention time at operating temp (seconds).
# imprint_field_v_m DC-bias-induced asymmetry (V/m).
# depolarization_factor_vm_c Depolarization field coefficient (V·m/C).
#
# Landau Coefficients (thermodynamics):
# alpha_landau α coefficient (J·m/C²). Curvature at origin.
# beta_landau β coefficient (J·m⁵/C⁴). Double-well depth.
# gamma_landau γ coefficient (J·m⁹/C⁶). High-P stability.
# rho_viscosity Viscosity ρ (Ω·m). Damping coefficient.
#
# Conductance Mapping:
# gmin_s Minimum conductance (S). High-resistance state.
# gmax_s Maximum conductance (S). Low-resistance state.
#
# Circuit:
# series_resistance_ohm Series resistance (Ω). IR drop modeling.
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------
#
# =============================================================================
# REFERENCES (Updated 2026-02-02)
# =============================================================================
#
# Core Material (HfO2-ZrO2 Superlattice):
# [1] Park et al., Adv. Mater. 27, 1811 (2015) - HZO ferroelectricity discovery
# [2] Cheema et al., Nature 580, 478 (2020) - Superlattice enhancement
# [3] Nature Commun. 2025, doi:10.1038/s41467-025-61758-2 - Epitaxial superlattice stability
# [4] ACS Nano 2024, doi:10.1021/acsnano.4c01992 - 4nm HZO, 10^10 endurance at 1.2V
# [5] ACS Appl. Nano Mater. 2024, doi:10.1021/acsanm.4c04974 - 50µC/cm² Pr, 10^10 endurance
# [6] ACS Omega 2025, doi:10.1021/acsomega.4c10603 - Multilayer reduced wake-up
# [7] APL Materials 2023, doi:10.1063/5.0148068 - HZO roadmap
#
# Switching Dynamics:
# [8] Purdue Thesis 2024 - Sub-ns switching (925ps), 360ps record in sub-µm arrays
# [9] Nature Commun. 2025, doi:10.1038/s41467-025-66807-4 - Domain switching holography
#
# Cryogenic Operation:
# [10] Adv. Electron. Mater. 2024, doi:10.1002/aelm.202300879 - 75µC/cm² Pr at 4K
# [11] Adv. Electron. Mater. 2025, doi:10.1002/aelm.202400840 - Compact model to 4K
#
# CIM & Energy:
# [12] Samsung Nature 2025 - 25-100x energy vs NAND
# [13] Nature Electron. 2025, doi:10.1038/s41928-025-01477-0 - Analog matrix solving
# [14] DAC 2024, doi:10.1145/3649329.3658472 - 160 GOPS/mm², 25.5 TOPS/W
#
# FeFET Crossbar:
# [15] Nature Commun. 2023, doi:10.1038/s41467-023-42110-y - MLC FeFET crossbar demo
# [16] IEEE TED 2022, doi:10.1109/TED.2022.3216973 - 28nm current-limited FeFET crossbar, 97% MNIST with limiter vs 9.8% without
#
# Conference / process reports:
# [17] COSM 2025 conference presentation - 30 discrete states, 87% MNIST (unverified)
# [18] Adv. Electron. Mater. 2024, doi:10.1002/aelm.202400603 - In2Se3 FWF synthesis
#
# Endurance & Reliability:
# [19] IEEE IRPS 2022 - 10^9 cycle endurance verified
# [20] ResearchGate 2024 - 10^10 endurance with AFE ZrO2 seed layer
#
# Multi-Level Demonstrations:
# [21] Oh et al., IEEE EDL 38(6), 732 (2017) - 32 analog states HZO FeFET
# [22] Song et al., Adv. Science 2024, doi:10.1002/advs.202308588 - 2D FeFET >7-bit (140 states)
# [23] ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2022, doi:10.1021/acsami.2c04441 - High-speed FTJ multilevel
#
# Alternative Ferroelectrics:
# [24] Nature Commun. 2025, doi:10.1038/s41467-025-62904-6 - AlScN decoupled Pr/Ec, 15V window
# [25] APL Materials 2023, doi:10.1063/5.0148068 - AlScN 100-170 µC/cm² Pr, 2-6 MV/cm Ec
#
# In₂Se₃ 2D Ferroelectric (flash-within-flash synthesis reports):
# [26] Nature Commun. 2017, doi:10.1038/ncomms14956 - In2Se3 intrinsic 2D ferroelectricity (0.11 eÅ dipole)
# [27] InfoMat 2022, doi:10.1002/inf2.12341 - In2Se3 for ferroelectric data storage
# [28] AIP Appl. Phys. Rev. 2024, doi:10.1063/5.0190692 - In2Se3 phase transitions & devices
# [39] Nature Commun. 2024, doi:10.1038/s41467-024-54841-7 - Stacking-selected polarization switching
# [40] Nano Research 2020, doi:10.1007/s12274-020-2640-0 - Thickness-dependent Ec, CVD α-In2Se3
# [41] Science Advances 2022, doi:10.1126/sciadv.abo0773 - Phase/polarization modulation TEM
# [42] JAP 137, 124102 (2025), doi:10.1063/5.0236192 - AI-assisted phase field, PSO-fitted Landau (PAYWALLED)
# [43] arXiv:2007.02752 - FeSMJ 8th-order Landau potential for In2Se3
# [44] UT Tyler thesis - ρ < 0.1 Ω·m requirement for GHz 2D ferroelectrics
# [45] Nano Letters 2023, arXiv:2308.11221 - In2Se3 Arrhenius switching, curved domains
#
# Landau-Khalatnikov / Thermodynamics:
# [29] Hoffmann et al., J. Appl. Phys. 118, 072006 (2015). DOI: 10.1063/1.4927805
# [30] Starschich et al., Appl. Phys. Lett. 108, 032903 (2016). DOI: 10.1063/1.4940370
# [31] Park et al., J. Appl. Phys. 117, 074103 (2015) - Electrostriction coefficients (Q11/Q12)
#
# Depolarization / Negative Capacitance:
# [32] Siannas et al., Commun. Phys. 5, 178 (2022). DOI: 10.1038/s42005-022-00951-x
# [33] Zhou et al., Sci. Adv. 8, eadd5953 (2022). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.add5953
# [34] Salahuddin & Datta, Nano Lett. 8, 405–410 (2008). DOI: 10.1021/nl071804g
#
# Series Resistance / Compact Models:
# [35] Chatterjee et al., UC Berkeley EECS-2018-131 (2018)
# [36] Tung et al., UC Berkeley EECS-2025-13 (2025)
# [37] Tung et al., IEEE Trans. Electron Devices 69, 4761–4764 (2022). DOI: 10.1109/TED.2022.3181573
#
# Analog/MLC FeFET:
# [38] Jerry et al., arXiv:1708.04729 (2017)
# =============================================================================
# MATERIALS
# =============================================================================
# Three-tier system:
# default_hzo: Baseline standard HZO from literature
# fecim_hzo: FeCIM HZO conference-baseline values (conservative)
# literature_superlattice: Best academic results (Cheema 2020)
materials:
default_hzo:
name: "HZO (Si-doped, Park 2015 midpoint)" # Human-readable material/profile name.
description: "Standard Si-doped HfO2-ZrO2 from literature" # Short physical context and intended use-case.
reference: "Park et al., Adv. Mater. 27, 1811 (2015) [1]" # Primary literature/source backing this parameter set.
analog_states: 30 # Standard HZO achieves ~30 discrete states
target_range_frac: 0.90 # Back-off from saturation for level mapping
# Polarization parameters [1][4] [claim: hzo-remanent-polarization-range]
pr_c_m2: 0.245 # Remanent polarization (C/m²) = 24.5 µC/cm² midpoint of Park et al. 2015 range
ps_c_m2: 0.30 # Saturation polarization (C/m²) = 30 µC/cm²
# Field parameters [1][7]
ec_v_m: 1.2e8 # Coercive field (V/m) = 1.2 MV/cm
# Dielectric properties [7]
epsilon_hf: 30 # High-frequency permittivity
epsilon_lf: 38 # Low-frequency permittivity
loss_tangent: 0.02 # Dielectric loss (tan δ)
# Film geometry
thickness_m: 10.0e-9 # Film thickness = 10 nm
area_m2: 100.0e-12 # Cell area = 100 nm² (10nm x 10nm)
# Switching dynamics [8]
tau_s: 1.0e-9 # Switching time constant = 1 ns
tau0_s: 1.0e-13 # Attempt frequency inverse
activation_energy_ev: 0.7 # Activation energy for switching
kai_exponent: 2.0 # KAI model exponent (2D domain growth)
# Temperature properties (empirical Preisach temperature-scaling fit)
# NOTE: 723K is the empirical tuned value used in Go presets for DefaultHZO Preisach
# temperature scaling. Materlik 2015 LGD value (598K) is used in MaterlikHfO2() preset.
curie_temp_k: 723 # Curie temperature (K) — empirical fit for Preisach T-scaling
temp_coeff_ec: -2.0e5 # dEc/dT (V/m/K)
temp_coeff_pr: -5.0e-5 # dPr/dT (C/m²/K)
# Reliability [4][19][20]
endurance_cycles: 1.0e10 # Endurance limit (verified)
retention_time_s: 3.15e9 # 100 years at 85°C
imprint_field_v_m: 1.0e6 # Imprint field shift
# Depolarization field (polycrystalline slant) [32][33][34]
# Physics rule: E_dep = -k_dep * P; for stack-based derivation use
# k_dep ≈ (epsilon_fe/epsilon_dead) * (d_dead/d_fe).
depolarization_factor_vm_c: 2.5e8 # Educational assumed value; typical HZO stack-model range ~1-5×10^8 V·m/C (e.g., Hoffmann et al., Adv. Funct. Mater., 2016)
# Landau-Khalatnikov parameters (Materlik et al., J. Appl. Phys. 117, 134109 (2015), doi:10.1063/1.4916229) for β/γ; ρ kept as calibrated damping [claim: materlik-lgd-coefficients]
thermodynamics:
beta_landau: -6.720e8 # First-order barrier (Negative) [J m^5 / C^4]
gamma_landau: 1.950e10 # Stability (Positive) [J m^9 / C^6]
rho_viscosity: 0.05 # Damping/Viscosity (Ohm·m), tuned for ~1ns switching
curie_const_k: 1.5e5 # Curie constant (K)
# Electrostriction & stress coupling [31][30]
coupling:
q11_electrostriction: 0.089 # Longitudinal electrostriction (m^4 / C^2)
q12_electrostriction: -0.026 # Transverse electrostriction (m^4 / C^2)
stress_gpa: 1.0 # TiN capping stress (typical)
# Circuit parasitics (series resistance) [35][36][37]
circuit:
series_resistance_ohm: 50 # Model default (literature uses 100Ω-scale fits)
# Nucleation-Limited Switching (Merz law)
# Literature anchors for τ₀/Ea-style NLS fits: Müller et al., IEEE Trans. Electron Devices (2013); Trentzsch et al., IEDM (2016).
nls:
activation_field_v_m: 1.2e9 # 12 MV/cm (model default)
tau_inf_s: 1.0e-10 # 100 ps attempt time (model default)
# Conductance transfer (FeFET mapping)
# Educational placeholder: demo windows often 10:1-100:1; production FeFET ON/OFF can span ~10^2-10^5 (e.g., Jerry et al., IEDM 2017; Ni et al., IEEE EDL 2018).
conductance:
gmin_s: 1.0e-6 # High-resistance state (HRS), placeholder
gmax_s: 100.0e-6 # Low-resistance state (LRS), placeholder
fecim_hzo:
name: "FeCIM HZO" # Human-readable material/profile name.
description: "FeCIM HZO - conference-baseline values only" # Short physical context and intended use-case.
reference: "COSM 2025 conference presentation [17]" # Primary literature/source backing this parameter set.
analog_states: 30 # 30 discrete states - conference baseline (unverified)
target_range_frac: 0.90 # Back-off from saturation for level mapping
# Depolarization field (polycrystalline slant) [32][33][34]
depolarization_factor_vm_c: 2.5e8 # k_dep for E_dep = -k_dep * P
# Polarization (estimated - not disclosed) [17][18]
pr_c_m2: 0.30 # 30 µC/cm² (estimated from In2Se3 work)
ps_c_m2: 0.35 # 35 µC/cm² (estimated)
# Field parameters (estimated) [17]
ec_v_m: 1.0e8 # 1.0 MV/cm (estimated)
# Dielectric properties (estimated)
epsilon_hf: 32 # Relative permittivity at high frequency (dimensionless, typically 8–40).
epsilon_lf: 40 # Relative permittivity at low frequency (dimensionless, typically >= epsilon_hf).
loss_tangent: 0.01 # Low loss
# Film geometry [17]
thickness_m: 10.0e-9 # 10 nm
area_m2: 2.025e-15 # 45nm pitch = 45nm x 45nm
cell_pitch_nm: 45 # Cell pitch
# Switching dynamics [17]
tau_s: 10.0e-9 # 10 ns (conference slide estimate, not 1ns)
tau0_s: 1.0e-13 # Attempt time constant in seconds for thermally activated switching.
activation_energy_ev: 0.6 # Activation barrier for switching in eV (typ. ~0.4–1.2 eV).
kai_exponent: 2.0 # KAI/Avrami exponent (domain-growth dimensionality, typ. 1–3).
# Temperature properties [7]
curie_temp_k: 723 # Curie transition temperature in Kelvin.
temp_coeff_ec: -1.8e5 # dEc/dT in (V/m)/K; usually negative near room temperature.
temp_coeff_pr: -4.0e-5 # dPr/dT in (C/m²)/K; usually negative with increasing T.
# Reliability - DEMONSTRATED values only [17][19]
endurance_cycles: 1.0e9 # 10^9 DEMONSTRATED (10^12 is TARGET)
retention_time_s: 1.0e7 # ~116 days DEMONSTRATED
imprint_field_v_m: 1.0e6 # Built-in imprint/bias field in V/m shifting hysteresis center.
# =========================================================================
# UNIFIED THEORY PARAMETERS (L-K + Electrostriction) [Gemini Compendium]
# =========================================================================
thermodynamics:
beta_landau: -6.720e8 # First-order barrier (Negative) [J m^5 / C^4]
gamma_landau: 1.950e10 # Stability (Positive) [J m^9 / C^6]
rho_viscosity: 0.05 # Damping/Viscosity (Ohm·m), tuned for ~1ns switching
curie_const_k: 1.5e5 # Curie constant (K)
coupling:
q11_electrostriction: 0.089 # Longitudinal electrostriction (m^4 / C^2)
q12_electrostriction: -0.026 # Tensile stability [m^4 / C^2]
stress_gpa: 1.0 # TiN Capping Stress [GPa]
# Circuit parasitics (series resistance) [35][36][37]
circuit:
series_resistance_ohm: 50 # Model default (literature uses 100Ω-scale fits)
# Nucleation-Limited Switching (Merz law) [30]
nls:
activation_field_v_m: 1.2e9 # 12 MV/cm (within 13–19 MV/cm HZO range)
tau_inf_s: 1.0e-10 # 100 ps attempt time (HZO typical)
# Conductance transfer (FeFET mapping) [15]
conductance:
gmin_s: 1.0e-6 # High-resistance state (HRS)
gmax_s: 100.0e-6 # Low-resistance state (LRS)
fecim_hzo_target:
name: "FeCIM HZO (TARGET)" # Human-readable material/profile name.
description: "FeCIM HZO - aspirational conference targets (not demonstrated)" # Short physical context and intended use-case.
reference: "COSM 2025 conference presentation" # Primary literature/source backing this parameter set.
analog_states: 30 # Same as FeCIM demonstrated
target_range_frac: 0.90 # Back-off from saturation for level mapping
# Depolarization field (polycrystalline slant) [32][33][34]
depolarization_factor_vm_c: 2.5e8 # k_dep for E_dep = -k_dep * P
# Same as fecim_hzo except reliability targets
pr_c_m2: 0.30 # Remanent polarization Pr in C/m² (typ. HZO ~0.2–0.8 C/m²).
ps_c_m2: 0.35 # Saturation polarization Ps in C/m² (must be >= Pr).
ec_v_m: 1.0e8 # Coercive field Ec in V/m (typ. 0.8e8–6e8 V/m by material).
epsilon_hf: 32 # Relative permittivity at high frequency (dimensionless, typically 8–40).
epsilon_lf: 40 # Relative permittivity at low frequency (dimensionless, typically >= epsilon_hf).
loss_tangent: 0.01 # Dielectric loss tangent tanδ (dimensionless, often 0.005–0.05).
thickness_m: 10.0e-9 # Ferroelectric film thickness in meters (typ. 4e-9–20e-9 m).
area_m2: 2.025e-15 # Active device/cell area in m² used for charge/energy scaling.
cell_pitch_nm: 45 # Cell pitch in nm (layout spacing; process-dependent).
tau_s: 1.0e-9 # TARGET: 1ns (demonstrated ~10ns)
tau0_s: 1.0e-13 # Attempt time constant in seconds for thermally activated switching.
activation_energy_ev: 0.6 # Activation barrier for switching in eV (typ. ~0.4–1.2 eV).
kai_exponent: 2.0 # KAI/Avrami exponent (domain-growth dimensionality, typ. 1–3).
curie_temp_k: 723 # Curie transition temperature in Kelvin.
temp_coeff_ec: -1.8e5 # dEc/dT in (V/m)/K; usually negative near room temperature.
temp_coeff_pr: -4.0e-5 # dPr/dT in (C/m²)/K; usually negative with increasing T.
endurance_cycles: 1.0e12 # TARGET - not yet achieved
retention_time_s: 3.15e9 # TARGET - 100 years (not demonstrated)
imprint_field_v_m: 1.0e6 # Built-in imprint/bias field in V/m shifting hysteresis center.
# =========================================================================
# UNIFIED THEORY PARAMETERS (L-K + Electrostriction) [29][30]
# =========================================================================
thermodynamics:
beta_landau: -6.720e8 # First-order barrier (Negative) [J m^5 / C^4]
gamma_landau: 1.950e10 # Stability (Positive) [J m^9 / C^6]
rho_viscosity: 0.05 # Damping/Viscosity (Ohm·m), tuned for ~1ns switching
curie_const_k: 1.5e5 # Curie constant (K)
coupling:
q11_electrostriction: 0.089 # Longitudinal electrostriction (m^4 / C^2)
q12_electrostriction: -0.026 # Tensile stability [m^4 / C^2]
stress_gpa: 1.0 # TiN capping stress (typical)
# Circuit parasitics (series resistance) [35][36][37]
circuit:
series_resistance_ohm: 50 # Model default (literature uses 100Ω-scale fits)
# Nucleation-Limited Switching (Merz law) [30]
nls:
activation_field_v_m: 1.0e9 # 10 MV/cm target (lower barrier than demonstrated 12 MV/cm)
tau_inf_s: 0.5e-10 # 50 ps target (faster than demonstrated 100 ps)
# Conductance transfer (FeFET mapping) [15]
conductance:
gmin_s: 1.0e-6 # High-resistance state (HRS)
gmax_s: 100.0e-6 # Low-resistance state (LRS)
literature_superlattice:
name: "Literature Superlattice" # Human-readable material/profile name.
description: "Best academic HfO2/ZrO2 superlattice results" # Short physical context and intended use-case.
reference: "Cheema et al., Nature 580, 478 (2020) [2]; Nature Commun. 2025 [3]" # Primary literature/source backing this parameter set.
# analog_states: 64 # Enhanced superlattice supports more states
analog_states: 30 # Enhanced superlattice supports more states
target_range_frac: 0.90 # Back-off from saturation for level mapping
# Depolarization field (polycrystalline slant) [32][33][34]
depolarization_factor_vm_c: 2.5e8 # k_dep for E_dep = -k_dep * P
# Enhanced polarization — IEEE 10787441 2024: 2Pr=43.32; revised from Cheema 2020 (50 µC/cm²)
pr_c_m2: 0.22 # 22 µC/cm² (IEEE 10787441 2024; PMC 12254504 2025)
ps_c_m2: 0.27 # 27 µC/cm²
# Reduced coercive field [3]
ec_v_m: 0.85e8 # 0.85 MV/cm (Nature Commun. 2025)
# Dielectric properties [2][7]
epsilon_hf: 35 # Relative permittivity at high frequency (dimensionless, typically 8–40).
epsilon_lf: 50 # Relative permittivity at low frequency (dimensionless, typically >= epsilon_hf).
loss_tangent: 0.015 # Dielectric loss tangent tanδ (dimensionless, often 0.005–0.05).
# Film geometry [3]
thickness_m: 10.0e-9 # Ferroelectric film thickness in meters (typ. 4e-9–20e-9 m).
area_m2: 100.0e-12 # Active device/cell area in m² used for charge/energy scaling.
# Faster switching [8]
tau_s: 0.36e-9 # 360 ps RECORD (Purdue sub-µm arrays)
tau0_s: 1.0e-13 # Attempt time constant in seconds for thermally activated switching.
activation_energy_ev: 0.5 # Lower barrier
kai_exponent: 2.5 # KAI/Avrami exponent (domain-growth dimensionality, typ. 1–3).
# Higher thermal stability [3][7]
curie_temp_k: 773 # ~500°C
temp_coeff_ec: -1.5e5 # dEc/dT in (V/m)/K; usually negative near room temperature.
temp_coeff_pr: -3.0e-5 # dPr/dT in (C/m²)/K; usually negative with increasing T.
# Literature best-case reliability [3][4][20]
endurance_cycles: 1.0e10 # 10^10 verified [3][4], 10^12 claimed but rare
retention_time_s: 3.15e8 # 10-year at 85°C verified
imprint_field_v_m: 0.5e6 # Built-in imprint/bias field in V/m shifting hysteresis center.
# =========================================================================
# UNIFIED THEORY PARAMETERS (L-K + Electrostriction)
# =========================================================================
thermodynamics:
beta_landau: -3.8e8 # Deeper wells for Superlattice
gamma_landau: 2.1e10 # Higher stability
rho_viscosity: 0.02 # Lower viscosity (faster switching: 360ps)
curie_const_k: 1.5e5 # Curie constant (K), assumed HZO-like
coupling:
q11_electrostriction: 0.089 # Longitudinal electrostriction (m^4 / C^2)
q12_electrostriction: -0.035 # Stronger coupling in superlattice
stress_gpa: 1.5 # Higher epitaxial stress
# Circuit parasitics (series resistance) [35][36][37]
circuit:
series_resistance_ohm: 50 # Model default (literature uses 100Ω-scale fits)
# Nucleation-Limited Switching (Merz law) [30]
nls:
activation_field_v_m: 1.0e9 # 10 MV/cm (superlattice lower barrier)
tau_inf_s: 0.5e-10 # 50 ps attempt time (faster switching)
# Conductance transfer (FeFET mapping) [15]
conductance:
gmin_s: 0.5e-6 # Lower leakage (HRS)
gmax_s: 150.0e-6 # Higher LRS due to higher Pr
# NEW: Cryogenic operation profile (for quantum computing integration)
cryogenic_hzo:
name: "Cryogenic HZO" # Human-readable material/profile name.
description: "HZO performance at 4K for quantum computing" # Short physical context and intended use-case.
reference: "Adv. Electron. Mater. 2024 [10]; 2025 [11]" # Primary literature/source backing this parameter set.
analog_states: 48 # Enhanced polarization at cryo enables more states
target_range_frac: 0.90 # Back-off from saturation for level mapping
# Depolarization field (polycrystalline slant) [32][33][34]
depolarization_factor_vm_c: 2.5e8 # k_dep for E_dep = -k_dep * P
# ENHANCED polarization at cryogenic temps [10]
pr_c_m2: 0.75 # 75 µC/cm² at 4K (RECORD - improved from RT!)
ps_c_m2: 0.80 # 80 µC/cm²
# Field parameters at 4K [10][11]
ec_v_m: 1.5e8 # Higher Ec at cryo (~1.5 MV/cm)
memory_window_v: 7.0 # 6-8V memory window at cryo
# Dielectric properties [10]
epsilon_hf: 28 # Slightly reduced at cryo
epsilon_lf: 35 # Relative permittivity at low frequency (dimensionless, typically >= epsilon_hf).
loss_tangent: 0.008 # Lower loss at cryo
# Film geometry
thickness_m: 10.0e-9 # Ferroelectric film thickness in meters (typ. 4e-9–20e-9 m).
area_m2: 100.0e-12 # Active device/cell area in m² used for charge/energy scaling.
# Switching at cryo [10]
tau_s: 1.0e-9 # ~1 ns maintained
tau0_s: 1.0e-13 # Attempt time constant in seconds for thermally activated switching.
activation_energy_ev: 0.7 # Activation barrier for switching in eV (typ. ~0.4–1.2 eV).
kai_exponent: 2.0 # KAI/Avrami exponent (domain-growth dimensionality, typ. 1–3).
# Temperature [10][11]
curie_temp_k: 723 # Curie transition temperature in Kelvin
temp_coeff_ec: -2.0e5 # dEc/dT (V/m/K) - matches CryogenicHZO() preset
temp_coeff_pr: -5.0e-5 # dPr/dT (C/m²/K) - matches CryogenicHZO() preset
operating_temp_k: 4 # 4 Kelvin
linearity_improvement: true # Better linearity below 100K
# Reliability at cryo [10]
endurance_cycles: 1.0e9 # 10^9 at ±5V verified at cryo
retention_time_s: 3.15e10 # >10 years at cryo (improved)
imprint_field_v_m: 0.3e6 # Reduced imprint at cryo
# =========================================================================
# UNIFIED THEORY PARAMETERS (L-K + Electrostriction)
# Cryo-specific LGD coefficients are not widely published; defaults match 10nm HZO [29][30]
# =========================================================================
thermodynamics:
beta_landau: -6.720e8 # HZO default (room-temp reference)
gamma_landau: 1.950e10 # HZO default (room-temp reference)
rho_viscosity: 0.05 # Damping/Viscosity (Ohm·m), model default
curie_const_k: 1.5e5 # Curie constant (K), model default
coupling:
q11_electrostriction: 0.089 # Longitudinal electrostriction (m^4 / C^2)
q12_electrostriction: -0.026 # Transverse electrostriction (m^4 / C^2)
stress_gpa: 1.0 # TiN capping stress (typical)
# Circuit parasitics (series resistance) [35][36][37]
circuit:
series_resistance_ohm: 50 # Model default (literature uses 100Ω-scale fits)
# Nucleation-Limited Switching (Merz law) [30]
nls:
activation_field_v_m: 1.5e9 # 15 MV/cm (higher barrier at cryo)
tau_inf_s: 2.0e-10 # 200 ps attempt time (slower at cryo)
# Conductance transfer (FeFET mapping) [15]
conductance:
gmin_s: 0.5e-6 # Lower leakage at cryo (HRS)
gmax_s: 200.0e-6 # Higher LRS due to higher Pr
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# MULTI-LEVEL DEMONSTRATIONS (Peer-Reviewed)
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
hzo_standard_32:
name: "HZO Standard (32 states)" # Human-readable material/profile name.
description: "Standard HZO FeFET demonstrating 32 analog states" # Short physical context and intended use-case.
reference: "Oh et al., IEEE EDL 38(6), 732 (2017) [21]" # Primary literature/source backing this parameter set.
analog_states: 32 # PEER-REVIEWED: 32 discrete states
target_range_frac: 0.90 # Back-off from saturation for level mapping
# Depolarization field (polycrystalline slant) [32][33][34]
depolarization_factor_vm_c: 2.5e8 # k_dep for E_dep = -k_dep * P
# Polarization parameters [21]
pr_c_m2: 0.20 # 20 µC/cm²
ps_c_m2: 0.25 # 25 µC/cm²
# Field parameters [21]
ec_v_m: 1.0e8 # 1.0 MV/cm
# Dielectric properties
epsilon_hf: 28 # Relative permittivity at high frequency (dimensionless, typically 8–40).
epsilon_lf: 35 # Relative permittivity at low frequency (dimensionless, typically >= epsilon_hf).
loss_tangent: 0.02 # Dielectric loss tangent tanδ (dimensionless, often 0.005–0.05).
# Film geometry
thickness_m: 10.0e-9 # 10 nm
area_m2: 100.0e-12 # Active device/cell area in m² used for charge/energy scaling.
# Switching dynamics
tau_s: 10.0e-9 # 10 ns
tau0_s: 1.0e-13 # Attempt time constant in seconds for thermally activated switching.
activation_energy_ev: 0.7 # Activation barrier for switching in eV (typ. ~0.4–1.2 eV).
kai_exponent: 2.0 # KAI/Avrami exponent (domain-growth dimensionality, typ. 1–3).
# Temperature
curie_temp_k: 723 # Curie transition temperature in Kelvin.
temp_coeff_ec: -2.0e5 # dEc/dT (V/m/K) - matches HZOStandard32() preset
temp_coeff_pr: -5.0e-5 # dPr/dT (C/m²/K) - matches HZOStandard32() preset
# Reliability [21]
endurance_cycles: 1.0e8 # 10^8 cycles (2017 era)
retention_time_s: 3.15e8 # 10 years projected
imprint_field_v_m: 1.0e6 # DC-bias-induced asymmetry - matches HZOStandard32() preset
# =========================================================================
# UNIFIED THEORY PARAMETERS (L-K + Electrostriction) [29][30]
# =========================================================================
thermodynamics:
beta_landau: -6.720e8 # First-order barrier (Negative) [J m^5 / C^4]
gamma_landau: 1.950e10 # Stability (Positive) [J m^9 / C^6]
rho_viscosity: 0.05 # Damping/Viscosity (Ohm·m), tuned for ~1ns switching
curie_const_k: 1.5e5 # Curie constant (K)
coupling:
q11_electrostriction: 0.089 # Longitudinal electrostriction (m^4 / C^2)
q12_electrostriction: -0.026 # Transverse electrostriction (m^4 / C^2)
stress_gpa: 1.0 # TiN capping stress (typical)
# Circuit parasitics (series resistance) [35][36][37]
circuit:
series_resistance_ohm: 50 # Model default (literature uses 100Ω-scale fits)
# Nucleation-Limited Switching (Merz law) [30]
nls:
activation_field_v_m: 1.2e9 # 12 MV/cm (within 13–19 MV/cm HZO range)
tau_inf_s: 1.0e-10 # 100 ps attempt time (HZO typical)
# Conductance transfer (FeFET mapping) [21]
conductance:
gmin_s: 2.0e-6 # Older HZO FeFET HRS
gmax_s: 80.0e-6 # Older HZO FeFET LRS
hzo_ftj_140:
name: "HZO FTJ (140 states)" # Human-readable material/profile name.
description: "HZO Ferroelectric Tunnel Junction with >7-bit operation" # Short physical context and intended use-case.
reference: "Song et al., Adv. Science 2024 [22]; ACS AMI 2022 [23]" # Primary literature/source backing this parameter set.
analog_states: 140 # PEER-REVIEWED: >7-bit = 128-140 states
target_range_frac: 0.90 # Back-off from saturation for level mapping
# Depolarization field (polycrystalline slant) [32][33][34]
depolarization_factor_vm_c: 2.5e8 # k_dep for E_dep = -k_dep * P (model default)
# Polarization parameters [22][23]
pr_c_m2: 0.25 # 25 µC/cm²
ps_c_m2: 0.30 # 30 µC/cm²
# Field parameters - FTJ requires thinner films
ec_v_m: 1.2e8 # 1.2 MV/cm
# Dielectric properties
epsilon_hf: 30 # Relative permittivity at high frequency (dimensionless, typically 8–40).
epsilon_lf: 40 # Relative permittivity at low frequency (dimensionless, typically >= epsilon_hf).
loss_tangent: 0.015 # Dielectric loss tangent tanδ (dimensionless, often 0.005–0.05).
# Film geometry - ULTRATHIN for tunneling [22][23]
thickness_m: 4.5e-9 # 4.5 nm (tunnel barrier)
area_m2: 100.0e-12 # Active device/cell area in m² used for charge/energy scaling.
# Switching dynamics - FTJ is fast [23]
tau_s: 20.0e-9 # 20 ns switching
tau0_s: 1.0e-13 # Attempt time constant in seconds for thermally activated switching.
activation_energy_ev: 0.5 # Lower barrier for tunneling
kai_exponent: 2.0 # KAI/Avrami exponent (domain-growth dimensionality, typ. 1–3).
# FTJ-specific parameters [22][23]
ter_ratio: 834 # Tunneling electroresistance ratio
gmax_gmin_ratio: 1.0e5 # >10^5 conductance ratio
# Temperature
curie_temp_k: 723 # Curie transition temperature in Kelvin.
temp_coeff_ec: -2.0e5 # dEc/dT (V/m/K) - matches HZOFJT140() preset
temp_coeff_pr: -5.0e-5 # dPr/dT (C/m²/K) - matches HZOFJT140() preset
# Reliability [22]
endurance_cycles: 1.0e7 # 10^7 cycles demonstrated
retention_time_s: 3.15e8 # 10 years extrapolated
imprint_field_v_m: 1.0e6 # DC-bias-induced asymmetry - matches HZOFJT140() preset
# =========================================================================
# UNIFIED THEORY PARAMETERS (L-K + Electrostriction) [29][30]
# =========================================================================
thermodynamics:
beta_landau: -6.720e8 # First-order barrier (Negative) [J m^5 / C^4]
gamma_landau: 1.950e10 # Stability (Positive) [J m^9 / C^6]
rho_viscosity: 0.05 # Damping/Viscosity (Ohm·m), tuned for ~1ns switching
curie_const_k: 1.5e5 # Curie constant (K)
coupling:
q11_electrostriction: 0.089 # Longitudinal electrostriction (m^4 / C^2)
q12_electrostriction: -0.026 # Transverse electrostriction (m^4 / C^2)
stress_gpa: 1.0 # TiN capping stress (typical)
# Circuit parasitics (series resistance) [35][36][37]
circuit:
series_resistance_ohm: 50 # Model default (literature uses 100Ω-scale fits)
# Nucleation-Limited Switching (Merz law) [30]
nls:
activation_field_v_m: 1.0e9 # 10 MV/cm (lower barrier for FTJ)
tau_inf_s: 2.0e-10 # 200 ps attempt time (FTJ tunneling)
# Conductance transfer (FTJ mapping) [22][23]
conductance:
gmin_s: 0.1e-6 # FTJ HRS (lower absolute current)
gmax_s: 10.0e-6 # FTJ LRS (higher TER)
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# ALTERNATIVE FERROELECTRICS (Lower TRL for 30-state applications)
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
alscn:
name: "AlScN (8-16 states)" # Human-readable material/profile name.
description: "Aluminum Scandium Nitride - high Pr but high Ec limits granularity" # Short physical context and intended use-case.
reference: "Nature Commun. 2025 [24]; APL Materials 2023 [25]" # Primary literature/source backing this parameter set.
analog_states: 12 # Conservative midpoint (8-16 range) - matches AlScN() preset
target_range_frac: 0.90 # Back-off from saturation for level mapping
trl_level: 4 # Lower technology readiness
# Polarization - VERY HIGH [24][25]
pr_c_m2: 1.20 # 120 µC/cm² (range: 100-172 µC/cm²)
ps_c_m2: 1.50 # 150 µC/cm²
# Field parameters - VERY HIGH Ec limits state granularity [24][25]
ec_v_m: 5.0e8 # 5.0 MV/cm (range: 2-6 MV/cm)
memory_window_v: 15.0 # 15V memory window [24]
# Dielectric properties [25]
epsilon_hf: 10 # Lower permittivity than HZO
epsilon_lf: 12 # Relative permittivity at low frequency (dimensionless, typically >= epsilon_hf).
loss_tangent: 0.01 # Dielectric loss tangent tanδ (dimensionless, often 0.005–0.05).
# Film geometry
thickness_m: 20.0e-9 # 20 nm typical
area_m2: 100.0e-12 # Active device/cell area in m² used for charge/energy scaling.
# Switching dynamics
tau_s: 10.0e-9 # ~10 ns
tau0_s: 1.0e-13 # Attempt time constant in seconds for thermally activated switching.
activation_energy_ev: 1.0 # Higher barrier
kai_exponent: 2.0 # KAI/Avrami exponent (domain-growth dimensionality, typ. 1–3).
# Temperature - VERY HIGH Curie temp [25]
curie_temp_k: 1273 # >1000°C - excellent thermal stability
# Composition (typical)
sc_fraction: 0.36 # Al0.64Sc0.36N optimal
# Reliability [24]
endurance_cycles: 1.0e9 # 10^9 cycles
retention_time_s: 3.15e8 # Retention horizon in seconds at stated condition (often extrapolated).
# Conductance transfer - matches AlScN() preset
conductance:
gmin_s: 0.2e-6 # 0.2 µS HRS
gmax_s: 300.0e-6 # 300 µS LRS
# Limitations
# - High Ec (5 MV/cm) requires high voltages, limits analog granularity
# - Best for binary/few-level rather than 30-state applications
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# 2D FERROELECTRIC: In₂Se₃ (flash-within-flash synthesis)
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
in2se3:
name: "α-In₂Se₃" # Human-readable material/profile name.
description: "2D van der Waals ferroelectric semiconductor - flash-within-flash synthesis" # Short physical context and intended use-case.
reference: "Shin et al., Adv. Electron. Mater. 2025 [18]; Nature Commun. 2017 [26]" # Primary literature/source backing this parameter set.
analog_states: 30 # 30-state conference baseline
target_range_frac: 0.90 # Back-off from saturation for level mapping
trl_level: 4 # Research stage, not yet commercialized
# =========================================================================
# POLARIZATION PARAMETERS
# In₂Se₃ has BOTH out-of-plane AND in-plane ferroelectricity
# Values are lower than HZO but sufficient for synaptic devices
# =========================================================================
# Out-of-plane polarization [26][28]
# Calculated dipole: 0.11 eÅ/unit cell → ~3-5 µC/cm²
pr_c_m2: 0.04 # Remanent polarization = 4 µC/cm² (typical for 2D FE)
ps_c_m2: 0.06 # Saturation polarization = 6 µC/cm²
# In-plane polarization component (unique to In₂Se₃)
pr_inplane_c_m2: 0.02 # In-plane Pr ~2 µC/cm²
# =========================================================================
# COERCIVE FIELD
# Thickness-dependent: increases drastically for ultrathin films
# =========================================================================
ec_v_m: 3.0e8 # Coercive field = 3.0 MV/cm (thin film, >3 MV/cm reported)
ec_thin_v_m: 5.0e8 # Ec for ultrathin (<5nm): ~5 MV/cm
ec_thick_v_m: 1.0e8 # Ec for thicker films (>20nm): ~1 MV/cm
# =========================================================================
# DIELECTRIC & ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES
# In₂Se₃ is a SEMICONDUCTOR (unlike insulating HZO)
# =========================================================================
epsilon_hf: 9 # High-frequency permittivity (2D material, lower than HZO)
epsilon_lf: 12 # Low-frequency permittivity
loss_tangent: 0.01 # Low dielectric loss
bandgap_ev: 1.3 # Direct bandgap ~1.3 eV (semiconductor!)
# =========================================================================
# FILM GEOMETRY
# Van der Waals layered structure: quintuple layers (QL)
# Each QL is ~1nm thick (Se-In-Se-In-Se)
# =========================================================================
thickness_m: 10.0e-9 # 10 nm (~10 quintuple layers)
min_thickness_m: 1.0e-9 # Single QL ferroelectric (unique to 2D FE!)
quintuple_layer_nm: 1.0 # Each QL ~1 nm
area_m2: 100.0e-12 # Cell area = 100 nm²
# =========================================================================
# SWITCHING DYNAMICS
# 2D materials can have fast domain wall motion
# =========================================================================
tau_s: 10.0e-9 # Switching time ~10 ns (conference demo estimate)
tau0_s: 1.0e-13 # Attempt frequency inverse
activation_energy_ev: 0.5 # Lower barrier than HZO (2D switching)
kai_exponent: 2.0 # Domain growth exponent
# =========================================================================
# TEMPERATURE PROPERTIES
# HIGH Curie temperature - room temperature ferroelectric
# =========================================================================
curie_temp_k: 700 # Tc ~700K (verified, room-temp stable) [26][28]
temp_coeff_ec: -1.0e5 # dEc/dT (V/m/K)
temp_coeff_pr: -2.0e-5 # dPr/dT (C/m²/K)
# =========================================================================
# RELIABILITY
# 2D materials have excellent endurance potential
# =========================================================================
endurance_cycles: 1.0e8 # Estimated ~10^8 cycles (research stage)
retention_time_s: 3.15e7 # ~1 year demonstrated
imprint_field_v_m: 0.5e6 # Lower imprint than HZO
# =========================================================================
# 2D-SPECIFIC PROPERTIES
# Van der Waals material with unique characteristics
# =========================================================================
vdw_material: true # Van der Waals layered structure
stacking: "3R" # 3R stacking (large hysteresis) vs 2H (small hysteresis)
phase: "alpha" # α-In₂Se₃ (ferroelectric) vs β' (antiferroelectric)
# Phase transition
alpha_to_beta_temp_k: 473 # α→β' phase transition ~200°C
# =========================================================================
# SYNAPTIC DEVICE PARAMETERS (from the flash-within-flash synthesis paper)
# =========================================================================
synaptic:
potentiation_pulses: 100 # Pulses for LTP
depression_pulses: 100 # Pulses for LTD
pulse_width_s: 1.0e-6 # 1 µs pulse width
pulse_voltage_v: 3.0 # Programming voltage
nonlinearity_ltp: 0.8 # LTP nonlinearity factor
nonlinearity_ltd: 0.9 # LTD nonlinearity factor
# Conductance transfer (FeFET mapping) [18]
conductance:
gmin_s: 0.5e-6 # High-resistance state (HRS)
gmax_s: 50.0e-6 # Low-resistance state (LRS)
on_off_ratio: 100 # Gmax/Gmin ratio
# =========================================================================
# SYNTHESIS METHOD (Flash-within-Flash)
# Unique to the flash-within-flash process - enables gram-scale production
# =========================================================================
synthesis:
method: "FWF" # Flash-within-Flash Joule heating
scale: "gram" # Gram-scale synthesis demonstrated
precursors: ["In", "Se"] # Elemental precursors
synthesis_time_s: 1.0 # ~1 second synthesis
energy_reduction: 0.5 # 50% energy reduction vs conventional
# =========================================================================
# LANDAU-KHALATNIKOV PARAMETERS (for Frankenstein equation)
# =========================================================================
# STATUS: ⚠️ DERIVED ESTIMATES - No explicit peer-reviewed L-K fits exist
#
# Derivation methodology: [42][43]
# - β estimated from: β ≈ 4·Pr³/(27·Ec²·ε₀) → ~3×10⁹ J·m⁵/C⁴ [42]
# - γ scaled from BaTiO₃ proportional to 1/Ps⁴
# - ρ constrained by: ρ < 0.1 Ω·m for GHz operation [44]
# - Energy barrier constraint: 66 meV/unit cell [26]
#
# RECOMMENDED: Request supplementary materials from JAP 2025 [42] for
# PSO-fitted coefficients specific to α-In₂Se₃
# =========================================================================
# Depolarization factor k_dep for E_dep = -k_dep * P
# Geometry-dependent, not material-specific [32][33]
# In₂Se₃ has exceptional depolarization resistance due to interlocked polarization [26]
depolarization_factor_vm_c: 1.5e8 # DERIVED: scaled from HZO by Pr/ε ratio
# Landau-Devonshire thermodynamic coefficients [42][43]
thermodynamics:
# β > 0 for first-order (note: sign convention varies in literature)
# DERIVED: β ≈ 4·Pr³/(27·Ec²·ε₀) with Pr=0.04 C/m², Ec=3×10⁸ V/m
beta_landau: 3.0e9 # DERIVED [42]: First-order barrier [J m^5 / C^4]
# γ > 0 ensures stability at high polarization
# DERIVED: scaled from BaTiO₃ (α₁₁₁ ≈ 1.3×10⁹) by (Ps_BTO/Ps_In2Se3)⁴
gamma_landau: 5.0e10 # DERIVED: Stability [J m^9 / C^6]
# Viscosity determines switching dynamics: ρ_eff = ρ + R*A/d
# CONSTRAINT: ρ < 0.1 Ω·m required for GHz operation [44]
# In₂Se₃ exhibits "ultralow damping" in domain wall motion [39][45]
rho_viscosity: 0.05 # DERIVED [44]: Damping (Ohm·m), ≤0.1 for 10ns switching
# Curie constant for α calculation via Curie-Weiss law
# DERIVED: estimated from Tc=700K, no Curie-Weiss analysis published
curie_const_k: 1.0e5 # DERIVED: Curie constant (K)
# Electromechanical coupling [31]
coupling:
# Q12 transverse electrostriction coefficient
# DERIVED: DFT-calculated but not published [42]; scaled from oxides
# 2D vdW materials expected to have weaker coupling than bulk
q12_electrostriction: -0.01 # DERIVED: Transverse electrostriction (m^4 / C^2)
# Circuit model parameters [35][36][37]
circuit:
# Series resistance affects ρ_eff and RC dynamics
# 2D materials typically have higher contact resistance
series_resistance_ohm: 100 # ESTIMATED: 2D contact resistance
# Nucleation-Limited Switching (NLS) parameters [45]
nls:
# Activation field for domain nucleation
# In₂Se₃ switching follows Arrhenius dynamics [45]
# Ea ≈ 66 meV → Ea/kT at 300K ≈ 2.5; Ea_field ≈ Ea/(q·d) ≈ 6.6×10⁷ V/m
activation_field_v_m: 6.6e7 # DERIVED [26][45]: From 66 meV barrier
# Intrinsic attempt time (domain nucleation frequency)
tau_inf_s: 1.0e-12 # ESTIMATED: Attempt period (~1 ps)
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# NOTES & LIMITATIONS
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# Advantages:
# - 2D material: atomically thin, flexible, stackable
# - Semiconductor: enables FeFET without separate channel
# - Both in-plane and out-of-plane polarization
# - High Tc (700K) - room temperature stable
# - Gram-scale FWF synthesis
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# Limitations:
# - Lower Pr than HZO (~4 µC/cm² vs 25-50 µC/cm²)
# - High Ec for thin films (>3 MV/cm)
# - Phase stability concerns (α↔β' transition at 200°C)
# - Lower TRL than HZO (research stage)
# - Limited endurance data