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Temperature dependence of Static RAM volatility

Conference ·
OSTI ID:10102614
We have measured the temperature dependence of the volatility of a wide variety of Static RAMS. The temperature dependence is directly related to the memory cell design and device processing or fabrication parameters. We have seen the volatility change by {approximately}10 orders of magnitude when the absolute temperature is changed by a factor of {approximately}2. We present physical reasons for such a large temperature dependence and derive an analytical model which accurately predicts the volatility. Neutron irradiation is seen to increase the low-temperature volatility.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
10102614
Report Number(s):
SAND--93-1926C; CONF-940217--1; ON: DE93040345
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English