In this paper, we propose a variation-tolerant design methodology to embed self-write termination control in spin-transfer torque (STT) magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ)-based non-volatile flip-flops (NVFFs). Because unnecessary MTJ writing operations are completely avoided, the average backup time and energy are more than halved with respect to conventional NVFFs (i.e. without an embedded self-write termination mechanism) for a write failure rate of 10-12. Such benefits are obtained while maintaining low design complexity and without significantly affecting the active mode of operation.
An energy aware variation-tolerant writing termination control for STT-based non volatile flip-flops
Lanuzza M.
;De Rose R.;Crupi F.;
2019-01-01
Abstract
In this paper, we propose a variation-tolerant design methodology to embed self-write termination control in spin-transfer torque (STT) magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ)-based non-volatile flip-flops (NVFFs). Because unnecessary MTJ writing operations are completely avoided, the average backup time and energy are more than halved with respect to conventional NVFFs (i.e. without an embedded self-write termination mechanism) for a write failure rate of 10-12. Such benefits are obtained while maintaining low design complexity and without significantly affecting the active mode of operation.File in questo prodotto:
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