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Computer Science @ Rochester
Friday, October 28, 2011
2:00 PM
CSB 703
Dhireesha Kudithipudi
RIT
Work introduction
Abstract: Device scaling and performance limits of CMOS technology is leading to a rapid proliferation of novel computing paradigms for information processing. To this end, emerging hybrid CMOS/memristive devices integrated in 3D hold lot of promise, with innovations in nanoimprint lithography, materials, devices, and circuits. A prime advantage of such technology is its ability to offer tera-bit densities, ultra low power, and long data retention times. These unique characteristics provide opportunities to explore memristive devices for multiple-functionality: as memory/sensor/logic elements, with varying granularity. Architectures such as the crossbar array and 1T1R offer high-density implementation of these devices, while providing challenges through sneak paths. In this talk, the circuit and experimental data from different memristive devices will be presented along with solutions to mitigate design challenges (including sneak paths). Our pilot work on the simulation framework will also be presented.

Bio: Dhireesha Kudithipudi received her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Texas, San Antonio. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology. Her research interests include Energy Efficient and Reliable circuits in the Nano-CMOS domain, reconfigurable architectures with emerging devices, Modeling biological systems in hardware, and Thermal Management in 3D ICs.