On the Transformation of Memory-Less Non-linear Components into Memristors

Abstract

The passive non-linear components, such as capacitors and inductors, lack inherent memory, thus limiting their applications to circuit functions like chaotic oscillators and waveform generators. In this research, it has been explored that these non-linear capacitors/inductors (NLC/I) may be transformed into functional memelements through appropriate modifications to the circuit configuration. Along with this motivation, it has been determined that achieving a universal emulator capable of replicating all three memelements with just a single alteration at a specific port is impractical. In such scenarios, at least one of the realized elements will inevitably retain characteristics of NLC or NLI. To address this challenge, proposed mutators have been developed to convert these unwantedly occurring NLC/I into functional memelements like flux-controlled memristor or charge-controlled memristor, which are valuable for memristive applications. Moreover, the proposed circuits are characterized by a compact design and utilize readily available off-the-shelf components. PSPICE-generated simulation results effectively illustrate the operational behavior of the memristors derived from mutations of NLC/I simulators. The simulation results are further validated through commercial ICs based implementation and experimental findings are depicted.