Ferroelectric Hafnium Oxide: A Potential Game‐Changer for Nanoelectronic Devices and Systems

Abstract The discovery of ferroelectricity in hafnium oxide has propelled ferroelectric devices to the forefront of nanoelectronics, offering distinct advantages over alternative technologies. Ferroelectric memories, such as Ferroelectric Random Access Memories (FeRAM) and the Ferroelectric Field Ef...

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Main Authors: David Lehninger, Franz Müller, Yannick Raffel, Shouzhuo Yang, Markus Neuber, Sukhrob Abdulazhanov, Thomas Kämpfe, Konrad Seidel, Maximilian Lederer
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Published: Wiley-VCH 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202400686
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author David Lehninger
Franz Müller
Yannick Raffel
Shouzhuo Yang
Markus Neuber
Sukhrob Abdulazhanov
Thomas Kämpfe
Konrad Seidel
Maximilian Lederer
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Markus Neuber
Sukhrob Abdulazhanov
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description Abstract The discovery of ferroelectricity in hafnium oxide has propelled ferroelectric devices to the forefront of nanoelectronics, offering distinct advantages over alternative technologies. Ferroelectric memories, such as Ferroelectric Random Access Memories (FeRAM) and the Ferroelectric Field Effect Transistor (FeFET), combine non‐volatility with high‐speed operation and low power consumption, though they contend with specific challenges, including variability and endurance limitations. Meanwhile, piezoelectric and pyroelectric sensors/actuators exploit the capability of ferroelectric materials to interconvert mechanical or thermal energy with electrical signals. These sensors demonstrate exceptional sensitivity, though factors such as material fatigue and temperature stability can impact their performance. Additionally, radio frequency devices, particularly varactors, utilize ferroelectric materials to enable tunable capacitance, enhancing dynamic control. This review assesses the advantages and current challenges across these technologies, offering insights into prospective solutions.
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spelling doaj-art-b70a1d1a267a4e54bcd42aa2fe4641f02025-08-20T03:47:41ZengWiley-VCHAdvanced Electronic Materials2199-160X2025-05-01117n/an/a10.1002/aelm.202400686Ferroelectric Hafnium Oxide: A Potential Game‐Changer for Nanoelectronic Devices and SystemsDavid Lehninger0Franz Müller1Yannick Raffel2Shouzhuo Yang3Markus Neuber4Sukhrob Abdulazhanov5Thomas Kämpfe6Konrad Seidel7Maximilian Lederer8Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS Center Nanoelectronic Technologies (CNT) 01109 Dresden GermanyFraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS Center Nanoelectronic Technologies (CNT) 01109 Dresden GermanyFraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS Center Nanoelectronic Technologies (CNT) 01109 Dresden GermanyFraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS Center Nanoelectronic Technologies (CNT) 01109 Dresden GermanyFraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS Center Nanoelectronic Technologies (CNT) 01109 Dresden GermanyFraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS Center Nanoelectronic Technologies (CNT) 01109 Dresden GermanyFraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS Center Nanoelectronic Technologies (CNT) 01109 Dresden GermanyFraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS Center Nanoelectronic Technologies (CNT) 01109 Dresden GermanyFraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS Center Nanoelectronic Technologies (CNT) 01109 Dresden GermanyAbstract The discovery of ferroelectricity in hafnium oxide has propelled ferroelectric devices to the forefront of nanoelectronics, offering distinct advantages over alternative technologies. Ferroelectric memories, such as Ferroelectric Random Access Memories (FeRAM) and the Ferroelectric Field Effect Transistor (FeFET), combine non‐volatility with high‐speed operation and low power consumption, though they contend with specific challenges, including variability and endurance limitations. Meanwhile, piezoelectric and pyroelectric sensors/actuators exploit the capability of ferroelectric materials to interconvert mechanical or thermal energy with electrical signals. These sensors demonstrate exceptional sensitivity, though factors such as material fatigue and temperature stability can impact their performance. Additionally, radio frequency devices, particularly varactors, utilize ferroelectric materials to enable tunable capacitance, enhancing dynamic control. This review assesses the advantages and current challenges across these technologies, offering insights into prospective solutions.https://doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202400686charge pumpingdefectsferroelectricfefetframftj
spellingShingle David Lehninger
Franz Müller
Yannick Raffel
Shouzhuo Yang
Markus Neuber
Sukhrob Abdulazhanov
Thomas Kämpfe
Konrad Seidel
Maximilian Lederer
Ferroelectric Hafnium Oxide: A Potential Game‐Changer for Nanoelectronic Devices and Systems
Advanced Electronic Materials
charge pumping
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ferroelectric
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title Ferroelectric Hafnium Oxide: A Potential Game‐Changer for Nanoelectronic Devices and Systems
title_full Ferroelectric Hafnium Oxide: A Potential Game‐Changer for Nanoelectronic Devices and Systems
title_fullStr Ferroelectric Hafnium Oxide: A Potential Game‐Changer for Nanoelectronic Devices and Systems
title_full_unstemmed Ferroelectric Hafnium Oxide: A Potential Game‐Changer for Nanoelectronic Devices and Systems
title_short Ferroelectric Hafnium Oxide: A Potential Game‐Changer for Nanoelectronic Devices and Systems
title_sort ferroelectric hafnium oxide a potential game changer for nanoelectronic devices and systems
topic charge pumping
defects
ferroelectric
fefet
fram
ftj
url https://doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202400686
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