Figure 3a) 6T SRAM 3b) 8T SRAM
Leverages magnetism and spin Hall effects to
store data, utilizing resistance variations to represent
different states. It boasts exceptional endurance of up
to 10^15 cycles, lower write voltage, and reduced
latency compared to Resistive Random Access
Memory (RRAM). MRAM types include Spin
Transfer Torque (STT MRAM) and Spin Orbit
Torque MRAM (SOT MRAM), distinguished by
their writing mechanisms. The MRAM bitcell
consists of a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) with
three layers: pinned, spacer, and free, where the
relative orientation determines the device's magneto-
resistance. leverages magnetism and spin Hall effects
to store data, utilizing resistance variations to
represent different states. It boasts exceptional
endurance of up to 10^15 cycles, lower write voltage,
and reduced latency compared to Resistive Random
Access Memory (RRAM). MRAM types include
Spin Transfer Torque (STT MRAM) and Spin Orbit
Torque MRAM (SOT MRAM), distinguished by
their writing mechanisms. The MRAM bitcell
consists of a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) with
three layers: pinned, spacer, and free, where the
relative orientation determines the device's magneto-
resistance.
Figure 4a) write 0 4b) write 1 analysis
MRAM stores data by switching between
high/low resistance states based on current direction.
Despite being ready for mass production, MRAM
faces integration and resistance ratio challenges.
However, its advantages make it a promising
technology for next-gen memory solutions in high-
performance computing, data storage, AI, and IoT,
withongoing research focused on enhancing
performance and scalability. From the figure 1b, 8T
SRAM architecture offers improved performance and
reduced design constraints compared to traditional 6T
SRAM (Wicht et al., 2024). The 8T SRAM
architecture surpasses traditional 6T SRAM in
performance and simplicity, featuring decoupled
read/write ports, independent read port transistors,
and full swing discharge of RBL during read
operations, resulting in a 1-cycle reduction in read-
after-write cycle time (from 3 to 2 cycles) and 50%
reduction in discharge latency (Raman, et al. , 2024).
In contrast, 6T SRAM is hindered by volatility,
intricate design constraints, limited scalability (less
than 10nm), high power consumption (up to 50% of
total power), and bandwidth restrictions (limited to
100MHz) (Ibhanupudi, Raman, et al. , 2023). To
overcome these limitations, researchers are exploring
novel memory technologies and architectures,
including emerging options like MRAM, which
promises 2- 5x faster performance, 3-5x lower power
consumption, and 10-20x improved scalability
(Wicht, Nirschl, et al., 2023), (Raman, Nibhanupudi,
et al., 2022). Further innovations in design, materials,
and technology are crucial for next- generation
computing solutions.
Commodity DRAMs, utilizing the 1T1C
structure, offer high storage density but are volatile,
requiring periodic refreshes (Morita, et al. , 2007),
(Verma, Chandrakasan, et al. , 2007)
. The write operation involves charging the bit cell
capacitor (Chang, et al. , 2008), (Farmahini, Farahani,
et al. , 2015), (Nibhanupudi, Raman, et al. , 2021),
while the read operation requires precharging the bit
line to Vcc/2 and sensing voltage drops.However, this
design is susceptible to process variations and
discharge issues. Alternative structures like 2T1C and
3T1C DRAMs have been proposed (Ishiuchi, et al. ,
1997), featuring decoupled read and write ports and
non-disruptive read mechanisms9110. Despite
advancements, DRAMs face issues with long access
latencies, reduced metal layers, and limited
bandwidth. Embedded DRAMs (eDRAMs) address
these concerns through monolithic integration with
logic transistors, enabling stacking and increased
bandwidth (Koob, et al. , 2010), (Ali, Jaiswal, et al. ,
2019), (Raman, Xie, et al. , 2021).
Figure 5a) 1T1C b) 2TIC c)3T1C