Construction of probe-based data storage with ultra-high areal density

  • Hyunjung Shin
  • , Jong Up Jeon
  • , Seungbum Hong
  • , Jae Joon Choi
  • , Hee Moon Jeong
  • , Dong Ki Min
  • , Yong Il Kim
  • , Chang Soo Lee
  • , Sukhan Lee

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Abstract

Our probe-based data storage (PDS) system consists of four parts: signal processing module, multi-probe array, xy-planar actuator, and recording media. The signalprocessing module has 2 layers attached to each other. The first layer has 3 D wiring, and it is assembled to the second layer (ASIC module) for the signal processing circuit. The multi-probe array is designed to increase recording and reading speed of the data bits. Each probe has cantilever and tip that are characterized by a tip height of 15 urn, a tip radius of 15 nm, a natural frequency of 18.75 kHz and a DC sensitivity of 16.7 nm/V. Poly-silicon probe was fabricated by molding technique to produce high aspect ratio tips. The electrostatic planar actuator serves as a scanner that positions the probe to the right place by moving the media in xy-plane. The moving distance was ±40 urn at 10±10 V, DC gain was 3.04 μm/V at 4 V, and the resonance frequency was 143 Hz. The recording media stores the recorded information in the form of electric polarization in ferroelectric materials. Ferroelectric Pb(Zr,Ti)O3 thin film is a candidate material for the media, and it can yield a memory density as high as 400 Gb/in2 by recording bits as small as 35 nm in diameter. The bits are fully rewritable and retain the information for a generation at the temperature range below than 50 °C.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2001 1st IEEE Conference on Nanotechnology, IEEE-NANO 2001
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages207-212
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)0780372158
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes
Event1st IEEE Conference on Nanotechnology, IEEE-NANO 2001 - Maui, United States
Duration: 28 Oct 200130 Oct 2001

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE Conference on Nanotechnology
Volume2001-January
ISSN (Print)1944-9399
ISSN (Electronic)1944-9380

Conference

Conference1st IEEE Conference on Nanotechnology, IEEE-NANO 2001
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMaui
Period28/10/0130/10/01

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