What's the simplest way to study memristor?

[jackmell]

Can I even purchase one? What's the simplest experimental setup to observe its memory properties? Suppose I just connect a 1.5v battery to its input and observe the output voltage? Would it change with time? I suspect it would. Now suppose I disconnect the battery when the output voltage was .75v. Now when I reconnect the battery, the output voltage would be 0.75 right?

Is this a reasonable setup or will I burn up the chip doing that?

 

[berkeman]

Can I even purchase one? What's the simplest experimental setup to observe its memory properties? Suppose I just connect a 1.5v battery to its input and observe the output voltage? Would it change with time? I suspect it would. Now suppose I disconnect the battery when the output voltage was .75v. Now when I reconnect the battery, the output voltage would be 0.75 right?

Is this a reasonable setup or will I burn up the chip doing that?

I hadn't heard of these before, but according to wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memristor

the resistance changes due to current flowing through it. So if you connect a 1.5V battery, you would need to measure the current flowing in order to see the changes.

 

[jackmell]

Ok, thanks. I'm kinda' rusty with electronics. I know with other circuit elements, I can get books about building simple circuits. Would be nice if there were booklets about experimenting with memristors in an analogous way.

Does anyone here know of any published material like, "Simple Experiments using Menristors?"

 

[jackmell]

Hi. Found this video which I thought was interesting. He describes how to simulate some properties of a memristor but I don't think he demonstrated how to show its memory capabilities but not sure. It's a good start though.

http://blog.makezine.com/2011/11/03/how-to-homemade-memristor/

the o-scope display is the squash-hysteresis loop characteristic of a memristor that's explained in the second video by S. Williams in this thread here:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=393612&highlight=memristors

 

[alphysicist]

The simplest way to study memristors is to purchase one from a reputable supplier or manufacturer. However, memristors are still a relatively new technology and may not be readily available for purchase yet.

The simplest experimental setup to observe its memory properties would be to connect the memristor to a voltage source and measure the output voltage with a voltmeter. This can be done with a 1.5V battery or any other suitable voltage source.

It is possible that the output voltage may change over time, as memristors are known to have dynamic resistance. This means that the resistance of the memristor can change over time, which can affect the output voltage.

Disconnecting the battery when the output voltage is at 0.75V and then reconnecting it when the output voltage is 0.75V should not cause any damage to the memristor. However, it is important to note that memristors are delicate electronic components and should be handled with care to avoid any damage.

In conclusion, the proposed setup is a reasonable way to study memristors and their memory properties. However, it is always recommended to consult with a professional or refer to the manufacturer's guidelines to ensure proper handling and use of the memristor.