In-memory computing(IMC)based on spin-logic devices is regarded as an advantageous way to optimize the Von Neumann bottleneck.However,performing complete Boolean logic with spintronic devices typi-cally requires an in...In-memory computing(IMC)based on spin-logic devices is regarded as an advantageous way to optimize the Von Neumann bottleneck.However,performing complete Boolean logic with spintronic devices typi-cally requires an initialization operation,which can reduce processing speed.In this work,we conceptu-alize and experimentally demonstrate a programmable and initialization-free spin-logic gate,leveraging spin-orbit torque(SOT)to effectuate magnetization switching,assisted by in-plane Oersted field gener-ated by an integrated bias-field Au line.This spin-logic gate,fabricated as a Hall bar,allows complete Boolean logic operations without initialization.A current flowing through the bias-field line,which is electrically isolated from the device by a dielectric,generates an in-plane magnetic field that can invert the SOT-induced switching chirality,enabling on-the-fly complete Boolean logic operations.Additionally,the device demonstrated good reliability,repeatability,and reproducibility during logic operations.Our work demonstrates programmable and scalable spin-logic functions in a single device,offering a new approach for spin-logic operations in an IMC architecture.展开更多
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project(2020AAA0109005)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62374055,12327806,62304083,62074063,61821003,61904060,61904051,61674062)+4 种基金the Interdisciplinary Program of Wuhan National High Magnetic Field Center(WHMFC202119)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program Award(JCYJ20220818103410022)the Shenzhen Virtual University Park(2021Szvup091)the Natural Science Foundation of Wuhan(2024040701010049)Shuai Zhang acknowledges support from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022M721237).
文摘In-memory computing(IMC)based on spin-logic devices is regarded as an advantageous way to optimize the Von Neumann bottleneck.However,performing complete Boolean logic with spintronic devices typi-cally requires an initialization operation,which can reduce processing speed.In this work,we conceptu-alize and experimentally demonstrate a programmable and initialization-free spin-logic gate,leveraging spin-orbit torque(SOT)to effectuate magnetization switching,assisted by in-plane Oersted field gener-ated by an integrated bias-field Au line.This spin-logic gate,fabricated as a Hall bar,allows complete Boolean logic operations without initialization.A current flowing through the bias-field line,which is electrically isolated from the device by a dielectric,generates an in-plane magnetic field that can invert the SOT-induced switching chirality,enabling on-the-fly complete Boolean logic operations.Additionally,the device demonstrated good reliability,repeatability,and reproducibility during logic operations.Our work demonstrates programmable and scalable spin-logic functions in a single device,offering a new approach for spin-logic operations in an IMC architecture.
