Optoelectronic array of photodiodes integrated with RRAMs for energy-efficient in-sensor computing

Abstract The rapid development of internet of things (IoT) urgently needs edge miniaturized computing devices with high efficiency and low-power consumption. In-sensor computing has emerged as a promising technology to enable in-situ data processing within the sensor array. Here, we report an optoel...

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Main Authors: Wen Pan, Lai Wang, Jianshi Tang, Heyi Huang, Zhibiao Hao, Changzheng Sun, Bing Xiong, Jian Wang, Yanjun Han, Hongtao Li, Lin Gan, Yi Luo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2025-01-01
Series:Light: Science & Applications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41377-025-01743-y
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Summary:Abstract The rapid development of internet of things (IoT) urgently needs edge miniaturized computing devices with high efficiency and low-power consumption. In-sensor computing has emerged as a promising technology to enable in-situ data processing within the sensor array. Here, we report an optoelectronic array for in-sensor computing by integrating photodiodes (PDs) with resistive random-access memories (RRAMs). The PD-RRAM unit cell exhibits reconfigurable optoelectronic output and photo-responsivity by programming RRAMs into different resistance states. Furthermore, a 3 × 3 PD-RRAM array is fabricated to demonstrate optical image recognition, achieving a universal architecture with ultralow latency and low power consumption. This study highlights the great potential of the PD-RRAM optoelectronic array as an energy-efficient in-sensor computing primitive for future IoT applications.
ISSN:2047-7538