Neuromorphic devices are a promising alternative to the traditional von Neumann architecture. These devices have the potential to achieve high-speed, efficient, and low-power artificial intelligence. Flexibility is required in these devices so that they can bend and flex without causing damage to the underlying electronics. This feature shows a possible use in applications that require flexible electronics, such as robotics and wearable electronics. Here, we report a flexible self-formed Ag-based neuromorphic device that emulates various brain-inspired synaptic activities, such as short-term plasticity (STP) and long-term potentiation (and LTP) in both the flat and bent states. Half and full-integer quantum conductance jumps were also observed in the flat and bent states. The device showed excellent switching and endurance behaviors. The classical conditioning could be emulated even in the bent state.
Schematic showing the flexible device having self-formed dewetted Ag showing multiple conductance states and the quantum conductance states in bent state. The cognitive behavior classical conditioning is also demonstrated in the bent state.
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