Multifunctional PN optoelectronic synapse and its smart integration towards augmented artificial visual system
Abstract Mimicking and extending biological sensory memory processing functions and systems—that play significant roles in enhancing interconnections of the human-physical world—are highly preferable for the Internet of Things. However, conventional artificial sensory systems usually consisted of se...
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| author | Qinghong Lin Yangbin Zhu Xin Hu Jiayu Sun Zhen Wang Kejia You Xuan Guo Yue Wang Deli Li Liangxu Lin Yi Zhao Guangyu Wang Yang Liu Fushan Li Wei Huang |
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| description | Abstract Mimicking and extending biological sensory memory processing functions and systems—that play significant roles in enhancing interconnections of the human-physical world—are highly preferable for the Internet of Things. However, conventional artificial sensory systems usually consisted of separated modules or relied on perception-memory-processing devices with applications in a limited domain. Here, we propose a self-rectifying multifunctional synapse based on a unique PN optoelectrical memristor interface, achieving an augmented artificial visual system and multifunctional interconnected ports. The synapse realizes in-sensor motion perception and non-contact control beyond perception-memory-processing functions. The self-rectifying device can self-suppress the sneak current in cross-arrays, enabling large-scale and high-density integration. Further integrating synapse with quantum dot light-emitting diodes (QLEDs) evolves more powerful functions like hardware noise filtering and perception-memory-processing-displaying smart systems. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4ae00c2e087149eb86c9bc157f5fe51c2025-08-20T04:02:41ZengNature Portfolionpj Flexible Electronics2397-46212025-08-019111010.1038/s41528-025-00459-8Multifunctional PN optoelectronic synapse and its smart integration towards augmented artificial visual systemQinghong Lin0Yangbin Zhu1Xin Hu2Jiayu Sun3Zhen Wang4Kejia You5Xuan Guo6Yue Wang7Deli Li8Liangxu Lin9Yi Zhao10Guangyu Wang11Yang Liu12Fushan Li13Wei Huang14Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University and Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE)School of Intelligent Manufacturing and Electronic Engineering, Wenzhou University of TechnologyStrait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University and Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE)Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University and Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE)Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University and Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE)Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University and Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE)Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Science and Technology for Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology, Fujian Normal UniversityStrait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University and Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE)Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University and Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE)Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University and Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE)Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University and Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE)State Key Laboratory of Networking and Switching Technology, Beijing University of Posts and TelecommunicationsStrait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University and Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE)Institute of Optoelectronic Technology, Fuzhou UniversityStrait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University and Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE)Abstract Mimicking and extending biological sensory memory processing functions and systems—that play significant roles in enhancing interconnections of the human-physical world—are highly preferable for the Internet of Things. However, conventional artificial sensory systems usually consisted of separated modules or relied on perception-memory-processing devices with applications in a limited domain. Here, we propose a self-rectifying multifunctional synapse based on a unique PN optoelectrical memristor interface, achieving an augmented artificial visual system and multifunctional interconnected ports. The synapse realizes in-sensor motion perception and non-contact control beyond perception-memory-processing functions. The self-rectifying device can self-suppress the sneak current in cross-arrays, enabling large-scale and high-density integration. Further integrating synapse with quantum dot light-emitting diodes (QLEDs) evolves more powerful functions like hardware noise filtering and perception-memory-processing-displaying smart systems.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41528-025-00459-8 |
| spellingShingle | Qinghong Lin Yangbin Zhu Xin Hu Jiayu Sun Zhen Wang Kejia You Xuan Guo Yue Wang Deli Li Liangxu Lin Yi Zhao Guangyu Wang Yang Liu Fushan Li Wei Huang Multifunctional PN optoelectronic synapse and its smart integration towards augmented artificial visual system npj Flexible Electronics |
| title | Multifunctional PN optoelectronic synapse and its smart integration towards augmented artificial visual system |
| title_full | Multifunctional PN optoelectronic synapse and its smart integration towards augmented artificial visual system |
| title_fullStr | Multifunctional PN optoelectronic synapse and its smart integration towards augmented artificial visual system |
| title_full_unstemmed | Multifunctional PN optoelectronic synapse and its smart integration towards augmented artificial visual system |
| title_short | Multifunctional PN optoelectronic synapse and its smart integration towards augmented artificial visual system |
| title_sort | multifunctional pn optoelectronic synapse and its smart integration towards augmented artificial visual system |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41528-025-00459-8 |
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