Memristor is really fourth circuit element or not?

  • Thread starter Thread starter kocthu
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Circuit Element
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The memristor is recognized as the fourth fundamental circuit element, alongside resistors, capacitors, and inductors. This classification stems from its unique ability to remember the amount of charge that has previously flowed through it, distinguishing it from traditional resistors. While some argue that memristors are merely a subset of resistors, their distinct operational characteristics justify their classification as a separate element. The discussion highlights the arbitrary nature of labeling new circuit elements, as seen with terms like "memductor."

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic circuit elements: resistors, capacitors, inductors.
  • Familiarity with electrical properties and behaviors of materials.
  • Knowledge of non-linear components in electronics.
  • Awareness of emerging technologies in circuit design.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the operational principles of memristors and their applications in modern electronics.
  • Explore the concept of non-linear circuit elements and their significance in circuit theory.
  • Study the differences between memristors and other variable resistive components like LDRs and thermistors.
  • Investigate the potential future developments in circuit design involving memristors and related technologies.
USEFUL FOR

Electronics engineers, circuit designers, and students interested in advanced circuit theory and the implications of emerging electronic components like memristors.

kocthu
Messages
13
Reaction score
0
Hello friends and genius,
I have heard about the missing circuit element which is called memristor. I want to know is it real or the whole world accept that creation of memristor as a fourth circuit element? I was confused about that because in my opinion, memristor is a branch of resistor. If it is a real circuit element, how about Light dependend resistor (LDR), Thyristor, Thermistor and it should have it's own name such as resistor, inductor or capacitor. please give me some advice about memristor :biggrin:
 
Engineering news on Phys.org
Memristors are real.
Calling it "fourth circuit element" is a bit arbitrary. It is easy to invent things like a "memductor" (inductance depends on charge flown).
Light- and temperature-dependent things have non-electronic interactions with the environment and many other parts are not linear.
 
Thank you very much mfb, I got your point
 

Similar threads

Understanding Memristors: Breaking the Symmetry of Circuit Elements
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Engineers find 'missing link' of electronics
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
Uncovering the Unknown Circuit Element: An Exploration
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
3K
Engineering Voltage response of a resistor in an AC circuit
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Engineering Circuit elements (Real or Imaginary)
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
3K
Engineering Applications based on Basic circuit elements
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
6K
Help with simulation in ANSYS Maxwell, 3D electromagnetism simulator
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
7K
Quantum Workforce Elements, Toolbox for QIS Programs at Universities
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
Constructing a Demo Using an LRC Circuit
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
3K
Courses About a course - Should I take it?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K