VerilogA based compact model of a three-terminal ME-MTJ device

We present the first set of VerilogA based models for Magneto-Electric Magnetic Tunnel Junction (ME-MTJ) devices. The compact models have been developed in Verilog-A language and validated by electrical simulations using Cadence Spectre and Schematic Editor. We show simulation results of the ME-MTJ based logic functions i.e. Buffer/Inverter and Majority gate and also show their integrated memory capability. In addition, we have validated the methodology with a full adder simulation. Experimental parameters are included in the models to enhance simulation accuracy. The simulation results indicate that the ME-MTJ models can be used extensively for more complex circuit design.

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