Ultraviolet Optoelectronic Synapse Based on AlScN/p‐i‐n GaN Heterojunction for Advanced Artificial Vision Systems

Z Zhiwei Xie (Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology Changchun Institute of Optics Fine Mechanics and Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences Dongnanhu Road No. 3888 Changchun 130033 China) K Ke Jiang (International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics) S Shanli Zhang (State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences 1 , Changchun 130033,) Z Zhongqiang Wang (Centre For Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research Northeast Normal University Changchun China) X Xuanyu Shan (Centre For Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research Northeast Normal University Changchun China) B Bingxiang Wang (State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences 1 , Changchun 130033,) J Jianwei Ben (State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology Changchun Institute of Optics Fine Mechanics and Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun 130033 China) M Mingrui Liu (College of New Energy, State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing) S Shunpeng Lv (State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences 1 , Changchun 130033,) Y Yang Chen Y Yuping Jia (State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences 1 , Changchun 130033,) X Xiaojuan Sun D Dabing Li

Abstract

Abstract Ferroelectric materials represent a frontier in semiconductor research, offering the potential for novel optoelectronics. AlScN material is a kind of outstanding ferroelectric semiconductor with strong residual polarization, high Curie temperature, and mainstream semiconductor fabrication compatibility. However, it is challenging to realize multi‐state optical responders due to their limited light sensitivity. Here, a two‐terminal AlScN/p‐i‐n GaN heterojunction ultraviolet optoelectronic synapse is fabricated, overcoming this limitation by leveraging hole capture at the AlScN/p‐GaN hetero‐interface for multi‐state modulation. The novel structure maintains excellent memristor characteristics based on the ferroelectric of AlScN, realizing an on/off ratio of 9.36 × 10 5 . More importantly, the device can mimic synaptic characteristics essential for artificial vision systems, achieving an image recognition accuracy of 93.7% with a weight evolution nonlinearity of 0.26. This approach not only extends the applications of AlScN in optoelectronics but also paves the way for advanced artificial vision systems with image preprocessing and recognition capabilities. The findings provide a step forward in the development of non‐volatile memories with potential for on‐chip sensing and computing.

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 37, Issue 19
Published May 01, 2025
ISSN 0935-9648
Publisher Unknown Publisher

Journal Info

Advanced Materials

Unknown Publisher

ISSN: 0935-9648 Physical Sciences

Authors (13)

Z

Zhiwei Xie

Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology Changchun Institute of Optics Fine Mechanics and Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences Dongnanhu Road No. 3888 Changchun 130033 China

K

Ke Jiang

International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics

S

Shanli Zhang

State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences 1 , Changchun 130033,

Z

Zhongqiang Wang

Centre For Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research Northeast Normal University Changchun China

X

Xuanyu Shan

Centre For Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research Northeast Normal University Changchun China

B

Bingxiang Wang

State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences 1 , Changchun 130033,

J

Jianwei Ben

State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology Changchun Institute of Optics Fine Mechanics and Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun 130033 China

M

Mingrui Liu

College of New Energy, State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing

S

Shunpeng Lv

State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences 1 , Changchun 130033,

Y

Yang Chen

Y

Yuping Jia

State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences 1 , Changchun 130033,

X

Xiaojuan Sun

D

Dabing Li