Development of an Energy-efficient Memory Block Component Base for Specialized Computer Systems and Networks

The subject of this graduation qualification work is development of an energy-efficient memory block for specialized computer systems and networks. The goal of this project is developing and modeling of a memory block with improved energy efficiency which can be used as a part of various computer systems, supercomputers of the future or network equipment. A lot of research is made on the currently existing memory blocks types, those that are being released during the work on this qualification project, their types, pros, cons, their price range and energy consumption. A TCAD (Technology Computer Aided Design) package is selected out of multiple possible choices. A geometric wireframe and layout of the memory block, as well as a basic mathematic model were successfully created. A number of possible to use materials was considered for manufacturing the memory block in the future, including their physical attributes and traits. The practical part of this project is creating a model of the designed memory block within the selected Synopsys TCAD. The structure's model is created, physical processes that are taking place within the memory block are modeled and studied. The result of this graduation qualification work is a complete operational model of a power-saving, energy efficient memory block of static RAM.