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C03 Materials at Work – Characterization of Devices Under Operating Conditions

In most of the new devices researched in Research Area A and partially in Research Area B there are still uncertainties with respect to the precise device physics. The knowledge about the device physics is, however, indispensable for device optimization, assessing the possibilities and limitations on the circuit and system level and for developing simulation models. This project combines advanced in-operando methods to get new insights into the device operation. By this, enhanced device development and device modeling are enabled and a more precise system assessment will be possible (see Project C02). This project on materials at work provides advanced characterization techniques, with a focus on in-operando techniques, to support the device research but also the understanding of the physical mechanisms in the devices that are essential to extrapolate to more complex systems. With this setup, the broad know-how on novel devices and materials as well as circuit design and architecture available at RWTH Aachen and TUD will be combined to explore a novel 3D integration concept utilizing active devices fabricated in the BEOL for integrated circuits.